Guilty Conscience
J. Holiday · 2014
45 min · 12 tracks · rhythm and blues
A sultry blend of smooth R&B grooves and confessional lyrics exploring love, desire, and regret.
Top tracks — play these first
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Incredible — This opening track sets the tone with its infectious rhythm and showcases J. Holiday's vocal range while discussing the intoxicating feelings of love.
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Guilty Conscience — The title track delves deep into the complexities of infidelity and guilt, featuring compelling storytelling that highlights Holiday's lyrical depth.
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Come Back Home — This track stands out for its emotional plea and vulnerability, revealing a softer side of the artist as he grapples with longing and regret.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more intimate, slower pace.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that enhance the emotional delivery of the lyrics.
- The album closes with two tracks that gradually decrease in tempo, creating a reflective atmosphere as it concludes.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- smooth grooves for intimate moments
- reflective themes of love's complexities
- suitable for late-night relaxation
- engaging storytelling through each track
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat party anthems
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Guilty Conscience is J. Holiday's third studio album, following his 2009 release, Round 2. At this point in his career, he was seeking to reclaim his presence in the R&B landscape after a period of relative quiet since his previous albums.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Trey Songz· Mario· Ne-Yo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Incredible 4:02
- 2 Thinkin About You 2:38
- 3 Cloud 9 3:51
- 4 After We Fuck 3:31
- 5 Guilty Conscience 4:08
- 6 Ms. Get Around 3:33
- 7 Wrong Turn 3:23
- 8 Home Wrecker 4:08
- 9 Dumb 3:24
- 10 Come Back Home 3:23
- 11 Where Are You Now 4:22
- 12 Heaven 4:49
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