Lost & Found
Ledisi · 2007
60 min · 16 tracks · contemporary R&B
A vibrant blend of contemporary R&B and jazz that pulses with emotional depth and soulful storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Joy — This uplifting track encapsulates the album's ethos of celebrating love and happiness through its infectious melody and heartfelt lyrics.
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Best Friend — A tribute to friendship, this song stands out with its relatable storytelling and showcases Ledisi's ability to blend personal narratives with universal themes.
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I Tried — This emotionally charged ballad highlights Ledisi's vocal range and vulnerability, making it a poignant centerpiece of the album that resonates with anyone facing struggles in love.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Ledisi's debut blends R&B and jazz with strong vocals, though its pacing dips towards the end.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a reflective tone, followed by a series of mid-tempo songs that maintain a consistent groove.
- The last three tracks slow the tempo significantly, creating a contemplative atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier upbeat selections.
- 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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7/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- uplifting anthems for celebration
- soulful storytelling with depth
- catchy rhythms for sing-alongs
- reflective moments of connection
- for joyful gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek solely instrumental music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Lost & Found marked Ledisi's major label debut after years of independent releases. At this point, she had already established herself as a formidable vocalist on the jazz and R&B circuits, but this album propelled her into mainstream recognition, showcasing her unique sound and powerful vocal prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jill Scott· Erykah Badu· India.Arie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Been Here (intro) 1:44
- 2 Joy 4:22
- 3 You & Me 4:06
- 4 Best Friend 4:41
- 5 Alright 4:38
- 6 Think of You 5:08
- 7 Today 4:24
- 8 Get to Know You 3:22
- 9 Upside Down 4:11
- 10 In the Morning 4:49
- 11 I Tried 4:05
- 12 Lost & Found 3:14
- 13 We Are One 1:49
- 14 The One 4:02
- 15 Someday 4:18
- 16 Been Here (outro) 1:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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