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Life Goes On

Donell Jones · 2002

56 min · 13 tracks · contemporary R&B

Smooth grooves intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating a reflective atmosphere that embodies the essence of early 2000s R&B.

Top tracks — play these first

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    You Know That I Love You — This track encapsulates the album's romantic spirit with its smooth melody and heartfelt delivery, making it a standout single that resonated with audiences.
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    Where You Are (Is Where I Wanna Be), Part 2 — This song features a compelling narrative about longing and connection, showcasing Jones' lyrical depth and vocal prowess in an engaging arrangement.
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    Freakin' U — Blending sensuality with catchy hooks, this track highlights Jones’ ability to fuse smooth R&B with contemporary themes of desire, making it memorable.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks standout tracks that elevate it beyond its contemporaries.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature smooth, mid-tempo grooves that establish a consistent mood before the tempo shifts in track four.
  • The album includes interludes that create transitions between tracks, enhancing the reflective atmosphere throughout.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Still 3:50
  • 2 Put Me Down 4:20
  • 3 You Know That I Love You 4:20
  • 4 Where You Are (Is Where I Wanna Be), Part 2 3:49
  • 5 Do U Wanna 4:35
  • 6 Life Goes On 4:38
  • 7 Freakin' U 3:42
  • 8 Gotta Get Her (Outta My Head) 4:09
  • 9 Guilty by Suspicion 4:30
  • 10 Don't Leave 3:47
  • 11 Comeback 4:42
  • 12 I Hope It's You 5:23
  • 13 Girl's Friend 4:15

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