Jermaine
Jermaine Jackson · 1972
31 min · 10 tracks · pop music
Smooth Motown grooves blend with heartfelt balladry, showcasing a lush soundscape that highlights Jermaine Jackson's soulful vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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That's How Love Goes — This track features smooth melodies and romantic lyrics, setting the tone for the album while highlighting Jermaine's vocal prowess.
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Daddy's Home — A cover of the classic song, Jermaine's rendition showcases his ability to infuse personal emotion into familiar territory, making it a standout track.
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I Only Have Eyes for You — Jermaine's interpretation of this timeless love song underscores his vocal sophistication and emotional depth, resonating well with listeners seeking romance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive identity across its tracks.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a mid-tempo groove that sets a smooth tone, while the second track shifts to a more upbeat rhythm.
- Several tracks feature lush string arrangements that enhance the emotional weight of the ballads.
- The final track, 'Daddy's Home', serves as a climactic conclusion, contrasting with the more subdued earlier songs.
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic flow throughout
- for relaxed evenings
- smooth vocals for easy listening
- nostalgic vibes of the 70s
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek experimental sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in July 1972, Jermaine was Jermaine Jackson's debut solo album after spending years as a member of The Jackson 5. This transition marked his first step toward establishing a distinct identity within the music industry, separate from his famous siblings.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marvin Gaye· Teddy Pendergrass· Lionel Richie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 That's How Love Goes 3:25
- 2 I'm in a Different World 3:05
- 3 Homeward Bound 2:57
- 4 Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me for a Little While) 3:05
- 5 I Only Have Eyes for You 2:40
- 6 I Let Love Pass Me By 3:04
- 7 Live It Up 2:58
- 8 If You Were My Woman 3:47
- 9 Ain't That Peculiar 3:10
- 10 Daddy's Home 3:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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