Get Here
Brenda Russell · 1988
35 min · 8 tracks · pop music
Soulful melodies intertwine with lush instrumentals, creating an atmospheric blend of pop and R&B that invites deep emotional reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gravity — The opener sets the tone with its haunting piano lines and introspective lyrics about life's weight, showcasing Russell's vocal prowess.
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Piano in the Dark — This track blends jazz influences with pop sensibilities, featuring a captivating chorus that highlights Russell's unique storytelling ability.
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Get Here — As the centerpiece of the album, this song's heartfelt plea for connection resonates deeply, making it a timeless classic across generations.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong songwriting and lush arrangements, though it doesn't fully sustain its initial momentum.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that shifts the album's energy.
- The title track closes the album with a powerful vocal performance that contrasts with the more subdued tones of earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gravity 3:28
- 2 Just a Believer 3:55
- 3 Piano in the Dark 5:19
- 4 This Time I Need You 4:54
- 5 Make My Day 4:24
- 6 Le Restaurant 4:33
- 7 Midnight Eyes 3:40
- 8 Get Here 4:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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