Released 30 years ago this October
Ginuwine... The Bachelor
Ginuwine · 1996
63 min · 14 tracks · rhythm and blues
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends smooth grooves with heartfelt lyrics, establishing Ginuwine's distinct style in R&B.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro that sets a smooth tone, followed by the hit single 'Pony' which features a prominent bassline and seductive lyrics.
- Tracks often feature layered vocal harmonies, with Ginuwine's lead vocals complemented by background singers, enhancing the emotional delivery.
- Several songs incorporate spoken word elements or interludes, creating a conversational feel that draws listeners into the narrative of each track.
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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 Intro 1:41
- 2 Pony 5:24
- 3 Tell Me Do U Wanna 5:34
- 4 Holler 5:04
- 5 Hello 4:06
- 6 Lonely Daze 4:55
- 7 Ginuwine 4 Ur Mind 5:22
- 8 Only When Ur Lonely 5:49
- 9 I’ll Do Anything / I’m Sorry 4:14
- 10 World Is So Cold 5:02
- 11 When Doves Cry 5:08
- 12 G. Thang 4:29
- 17 [silence] 0:05
- 18 550 What? 6:47
Reference: MusicBrainz
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