In My Stride
David Ruffin · 1977
39 min · 9 tracks · soul
A smooth blend of soul and R&B, showcasing emotional depth through lush instrumentation and David Ruffin's powerful vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Can’t Stop the Rain — This track features haunting melodies and emotive lyrics that showcase Ruffin's ability to convey vulnerability and longing. Its soulful arrangement complements his dynamic vocal performance.
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Just Let Me Hold You for a Night — The heartfelt plea within this song stands out with its smooth production and intimate lyrics, reflecting Ruffin's emotional range as an artist.
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Nightmare — This track delves into darker themes with a compelling narrative structure that highlights Ruffin’s storytelling ability through music, making it a standout piece on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases Ruffin's vocal range and emotional delivery but lacks strong cohesion across its tracks.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a darker tone with a slower tempo.
- Ruffin's vocal delivery varies between smooth melodic lines and more intense emotional outbursts, particularly in the chorus of 'I Can’t Stop the Rain'.
- Several tracks incorporate lush string arrangements that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics, notably in 'Just Let Me Hold You for a Night'.
- 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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6/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You’re My Peace of Mind 5:19
- 2 Just Let Me Hold You for a Night 4:01
- 3 I Can’t Stop the Rain 4:31
- 4 Nightmare 5:36
- 5 Questions 4:18
- 6 I’m Jealous 3:47
- 7 Hey Woman 4:10
- 8 There’s More to Love 3:58
- 9 Rode by the Place (Where We Used to Stay) 3:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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