What makes Don't Let Love Slip Away by Freddie Jackson notable?

The album features Jackson's signature smooth style and includes the hit single Nice 'n' Slow, which reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart. Its commercial success helped to further define the sound of late '80s soul music and solidified Jackson's standing as a prominent figure in the genre. Released in 1988, Don't Let Love Slip Away was Freddie Jackson's third studio album, following his successful sophomore release, Just Like the First Time. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his reputation as a leading voice in contemporary soul music, building on the momentum established by his earlier hits.

How many songs are on Don't Let Love Slip Away?

Don't Let Love Slip Away has 10 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

Don't Let Love Slip Away

Freddie Jackson · 1988

46 min · 10 tracks · soul

Smooth, velvety vocals intertwine with lush instrumentation, creating an ambiance of romantic longing and soulful expression.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Nice 'n' Slow — This track became one of Jackson's most recognizable hits, showcasing his powerful vocal delivery over a seductive melody that captures the essence of romantic ballads.
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Hey Lover — Offering a smooth blend of rhythm and emotion, this track highlights Jackson's ability to convey deep feelings through rich vocal phrasing and heartfelt lyrics.
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Don't Let Love Slip Away — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of love and vulnerability, featuring poignant lyrics that resonate with anyone experiencing relationship challenges.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

49 /100

Foothills

Higher than 22% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and production but follows familiar soul templates without significant innovation.

What we noticed

The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm.
Several songs feature lush string arrangements that complement Jackson's smooth vocal delivery, enhancing the romantic themes.
The album includes a cover of 'If You Don't Know Me by Now', which is arranged to fit seamlessly with the original compositions.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Nice 'n' Slow 5:14
2 Hey Lover 5:12
3 Don't Let Love Slip Away 4:51
4 Crazy (for Me) 4:04
5 One Heart Too Many 4:29
6 If You Don't Know Me by Now 4:32
7 You and I Got a Thang 4:44
8 Special Lady 4:48
9 Yes, I Need You 4:26
10 It's Gonna Take a Long Time 4:17

What to play next

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Do Me Again

1990

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Just Like the First Time

1986

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