Crash & Burn
Traci Braxton · 2014
43 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B
Smooth contemporary R&B melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, showcasing Traci Braxton's vocal prowess and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Holding On — The opening track immediately showcases Braxton's strong vocal presence, blending personal narrative with an infectious melody that sets the tone for the album.
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What About Love? — This track features relatable themes of love and longing, highlighted by a catchy chorus that reflects both vulnerability and strength.
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Goodbye — A poignant ballad that captures heartbreak with raw emotion, demonstrating Braxton's capability to convey deep feelings through her music.
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Crash & Burn — The titular track encapsulates the album’s overall themes of resilience and emotional struggle, featuring a powerful vocal performance that resonates deeply.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more subdued arrangement with sparse instrumentation.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build intensity, particularly in the choruses, enhancing emotional delivery.
- The album closes with two ballads that gradually decrease in tempo, creating a reflective atmosphere as it concludes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Holding On 4:09
- 2 What About Love? 3:44
- 3 Stay Sippin' 4:13
- 4 Last Call 3:45
- 5 DWLY 3:43
- 6 Goodbye 4:25
- 7 Perfect Time 3:39
- 8 Need It In My Life 4:35
- 9 Passion 4:31
- 10 Reasons 2:56
- 11 Crash & Burn 3:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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