It's Real
James Ingram · 1989
51 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B
Smooth vocals and lush arrangements blend contemporary R&B with soulful pop, creating a heartfelt exploration of love and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Don't Have The Heart — As one of Ingram's most recognized hits, this track showcases his emotive vocal delivery and masterful ability to convey vulnerability through lyrics about heartbreak.
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Call On Me — This song stands out for its infectious melody and smooth harmonies, reflecting themes of support and companionship that resonate throughout the album.
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(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Man — Ingram's rendition brings a fresh perspective to this classic, blending soulful instrumentation with heartfelt lyrics that highlight personal empowerment and love.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features smooth vocals and lush arrangements but lacks standout compositions throughout.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm.
- Ingram's vocal delivery often employs melismatic phrasing, particularly in the choruses, enhancing emotional expression.
- Several tracks incorporate lush string arrangements that create a rich backdrop for the vocals, particularly evident in 'I Don't Have The Heart'.
- 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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It's Real 5:14
- 2 I Wanna Come Back 4:50
- 3 Call On Me 4:03
- 4 So Fine 4:05
- 5 Love Come Down 5:40
- 6 Baby Be Mine 5:00
- 7 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Man 5:06
- 8 Love 1 Day At A Time 4:32
- 9 I Don't Have The Heart 4:15
- 10 Someday We'll All Be Free 4:11
- 11 When Was The Last Time Music Made You Cry 4:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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