Good Things
Aloe Blacc · 2010
47 min · 13 tracks · jazz
Aloe Blacc blends soulful melodies with reflective lyrics, creating a sound that is both uplifting and introspective.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Need a Dollar Start here — This track not only showcases Blacc's smooth vocal delivery but also addresses themes of hardship and resilience, making it a poignant anthem for those facing economic challenges.
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Hey Brother — With its infectious melody and uplifting message about unity and support, this track exemplifies Blacc's ability to blend joy with deeper societal themes.
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Loving You Is Killing Me — This song stands out for its emotional depth as Blacc navigates complex feelings of love and pain, showcasing his range as a storyteller and vocalist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends soulful melodies with reflective lyrics, showcasing strong arrangements and a cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of live instrumentation, with horns and strings prominently arranged throughout the tracks.
- Each song typically follows a verse-chorus structure, allowing for clear melodic hooks that are easy to identify.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response elements, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the communal feel of the music.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective moments of self-discovery
- steady grooves for relaxed listening
- uplifting themes of resilience
- soulful storytelling with warmth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party vibes
- prefering fast-paced instant hits
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Aloe Blacc's mainstream recognition after his debut.
- Themes
- economic hardship· community support· emotional complexity
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Good Things was Aloe Blacc's breakthrough album, following his 2006 debut. With this album, he transitioned from underground hip-hop to mainstream recognition, largely due to the success of its lead single, I Need a Dollar.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leon Bridges· John Legend· Anderson .Paak
Tracklist
- 1 I Need a Dollar Start here 4:04
- 2 Green Lights 2:55
- 3 Hey Brother 2:37
- 4 Miss Fortune 4:19
- 5 Life So Hard 4:11
- 6 Take Me Back 3:43
- 7 Femme Fatale 3:52
- 8 Loving You Is Killing Me 3:24
- 9 Good Things 4:02
- 10 You Make Me Smile 3:25
- 11 If I 4:07
- 12 Mama Hold My Hand 5:08
- 13 Politician (reprise) 1:38
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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