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Leon Ware

Leon Ware · 1972

30 min · 9 tracks · rhythm and blues

Smooth grooves and lush arrangements intertwine with Ware's silky vocals, creating an intimate R&B experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Nothing’s Sweeter Than My Baby’s Love — This track exemplifies Ware's ability to craft tender love songs that capture deep emotional resonance, showcasing his smooth vocal delivery over lush instrumentation.
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    I Know How It Feels — With its reflective lyrics and soulful melody, this song highlights Ware's introspective songwriting style and showcases his unique vocal timbre.
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    The Spirit Never Dies — Opening the album, this track sets a spiritual tone while blending rhythm and blues elements with a catchy groove that invites listeners into Ware's world.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album blends smooth R&B with lush arrangements, showcasing Ware's vocal talent and songwriting skills.

What we noticed

  • The album features lush string arrangements that complement the smooth grooves, creating a rich sonic texture.
  • Ware's vocals are layered with harmonies, often using call-and-response techniques that enhance the intimacy of the tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • I Know How It Feels

    The shift from nostalgia to acceptance occurs as the singer reflects on past relationships with a sense of wisdom.

    This transition demonstrates a growth in perspective, moving from sorrow to understanding, which deepens the song's emotional impact.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Spirit Never Dies 2:48
  • 2 Able, Qualified and Ready 3:00
  • 3 Why Be Alone 3:26
  • 4 Mr. Evolution 2:54
  • 5 Nothing’s Sweeter Than My Baby’s Love 2:48
  • 6 What’s Your World 4:25
  • 7 I Know How It Feels 3:24
  • 8 It’s Just a Natural Thing 3:29
  • 9 Tamed to Be Wild 4:02

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