Floacism "Live"
Floetry · 2003
56 min · 14 tracks · rhythm and blues
A vibrant fusion of soulful melodies and spoken word that celebrates love and connection through live performance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Say Yes (live) — This track highlights the duo's vocal chemistry and ability to engage an audience, exemplifying their signature blend of rhythm and poetry.
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Butterflies (live) — With its infectious groove and heartfelt lyrics, this song showcases Floetry's talent for infusing emotional depth into their performances.
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If I Was a Bird (live) — This track emphasizes the duo’s poetic lyricism while capturing the intimate atmosphere of their live show, drawing listeners into a reflective space.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Floacism 'Live' captures the essence of Floetry's performances but lacks the tight cohesion of their studio work.
What we noticed
- Several tracks include audience interaction, which adds a layer of spontaneity and connection to the performance.
- The running time is extended by multiple live versions of songs, with some tracks featuring intros that set the mood before the main performance.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- live performances that feel intimate
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- celebration of love and connection
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
- soulful melodies for reflective moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer studio polish over live
- need instant gratification from tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, 'Floacism Live' captures Floetry's ascent following their acclaimed studio debut, 'Floetic.' At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the R&B scene, blending poetry with music to create a unique sound that resonated with audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jill Scott· Erykah Badu· Lauryn Hill
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wanna B Where U R (Thisizzaluvsong) 4:02
- 2 Have Faith 4:12
- 3 Tell Me When 4:15
- 4 Big Ben (live) 1:37
- 5 Opera (live) 4:29
- 6 Sunshine (intro) (live) 1:15
- 7 Sunshine (live) 4:38
- 8 If I Was a Bird (live) 5:09
- 9 Say Yes (intro) (live) 1:04
- 10 Say Yes (live) 5:56
- 11 Getting Late (live) 4:46
- 12 Butterflies (live) 4:29
- 13 Floetic (live) 4:19
- 14 Hey You (live) 5:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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