Top tracks — play these first
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Dance (With U) — This track became one of Lemar's signature songs, showcasing his smooth vocal delivery and catchy hooks that epitomize early 2000s R&B.
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Another Day — With its poignant lyrics about longing and reflection, this song highlights Lemar's ability to convey deep emotion through his music.
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Good Woman — This track stands out for its soulful instrumentation and lyrical appreciation of love, capturing the essence of genuine romantic expression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Lemar's debut showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its contemporaries.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo, while the second half shifts to slower ballads.
- Several tracks incorporate lush string arrangements, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- 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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5/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo grooves
- smooth melodies for relaxation
- heartfelt lyrics for connection
- danceable tracks for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy music
- dislike consistent pacing
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This debut album established Lemar's reputation and commercial success.
- Career context
- Dedicated is Lemar's debut studio album, released in 2003 after gaining fame on the UK reality show Fame Academy. At this point, he had already established himself as a promising artist with his singles 'Dance (With U)' and 'Another Day,' which were both commercially successful.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Craig David· John Legend· Sam Smith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dedicated (Intro) 1:08
- 2 Dance (With U) 3:08
- 3 Fresh 3:25
- 4 50/50 3:24
- 5 Another Day 4:02
- 6 Sweet Love 3:35
- 7 No Pressure 3:38
- 8 Body Talk 3:20
- 9 What About Love? 3:39
- 10 Good Woman 3:47
- 11 Let's Stay Together 3:48
- 12 Hot Summer 3:25
- 13 Alright With Our Love 4:20
- 14 Lullaby 3:22
- 15 All I Ever Do (My Boo) 3:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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