Top tracks — play these first
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When I'm Loving You — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its lush instrumentation and earnest exploration of romantic devotion, showcasing Kem's vocal prowess.
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Love Never Fails — A standout ballad that encapsulates the essence of unconditional love, combining poignant lyrics with a soulful melody that resonates deeply.
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A Mother's Love — This heartfelt tribute to motherhood highlights Kem's ability to evoke strong emotions through storytelling, adding a personal touch to the album's narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and production but follows familiar soul templates.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the last five introduce more varied tempos and emotional dynamics.
- Several tracks incorporate instrumental interludes that transition smoothly between songs, enhancing the reflective atmosphere.
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional exploration throughout
- reflective moments for deep connection
- suitable for intimate gatherings
- heartfelt melodies for romantic evenings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- seek standalone hits over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 17, 2010, Intimacy: Album III is Kem's third studio album, following his successful breakthrough with 2005's Album II. At this point in his career, Kem had established himself as a leading voice in contemporary soul music, building upon the acclaim of his previous releases while further refining his sound and lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eric Benét· Dwele· Joe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 When I'm Loving You 4:12
- 2 Can You Feel It 6:07
- 3 Love Never Fails 3:50
- 4 Share My Life 4:21
- 5 Human Touch 5:56
- 6 If It's Love 4:15
- 7 Why Would You Stay 4:05
- 8 A Mother's Love 4:20
- 9 You're on My Mind 4:33
- 10 Golden Days 4:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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