Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'Embrya' is Maxwell's third studio album, following his critically acclaimed breakthrough album 'Urban Hang Suite.' At this point in his career, he was solidifying his status as a leading figure in the neo-soul movement, blending traditional R&B with contemporary influences and personal themes.
- If you like
- soul
Embrya is an album by Maxwell, released in 1998. A lush, sensual blend of neo-soul and R&B that invites introspection and emotional connection. 'Embrya' debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and received positive reviews for its innovative sound. It further established Maxwell's influence in the R&B genre and contributed to the rise of neo-soul as a significant musical movement in the late 1990s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Embrya sound like?
A lush, sensual blend of neo-soul and R&B that invites introspection and emotional connection. Rooted in soul.
What makes Embrya by Maxwell notable?
'Embrya' debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and received positive reviews for its innovative sound. It further established Maxwell's influence in the R&B genre and contributed to the rise of neo-soul as a significant musical movement in the late 1990s. Released in 1998, 'Embrya' is Maxwell's third studio album, following his critically acclaimed breakthrough album 'Urban Hang Suite.' At this point in his career, he was solidifying his status as a leading figure in the neo-soul movement, blending traditional R&B with contemporary influences and personal themes.
Who is Embrya for?
Embrya works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, atmospheric background focus and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Embrya?
Embrya has 11 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Everwanting: To Want You to Want 7:32
- 2 I'm You: You Are Me and We Are You (Pt Me & You) 6:33
- 3 Luxury: Cococure 5:32
- 4 Drowndeep: Hula Standout 5:41
- 5 Matrimony: Maybe You Standout 4:38
- 6 Arroz Con Pollo 2:56
- 7 Know These Things: Shouldn't You 5:14
- 8 Submerge: Til We Become the Sun 6:25
- 9 Gravity: Pushing to Pull Standout 6:12
- 10 Eachhoureachsecondeachminuteeachday: Of My Life 5:52
- 11 Embrya 3:02
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