Love Confessions
Miki Howard · 1987
44 min · 10 tracks · contemporary R&B
Soulful melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, embodying the emotional depth of contemporary R&B and funk.
Top tracks — play these first
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Baby Be Mine — This opening track showcases Howard's rich vocals against a lush arrangement, setting the tone for the album's exploration of love and desire.
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You've Changed — A poignant ballad that highlights Howard's emotional delivery, capturing the pain of lost love with poignant storytelling and vocal nuance.
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Reasons — This track stands out for its passionate vocal performance and intricate production, making it a quintessential example of late '80s R&B.
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In Too Deep — With its infectious groove and relatable lyrics, this song encapsulates the complexities of romantic entanglements, reinforcing Howard's signature sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and production typical of its era, with notable vocal performances.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a mid-tempo track and maintains a consistent groove through the first half, before shifting to slower ballads in the latter half.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build emotional intensity, particularly in the choruses.
- 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
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 emotional exploration throughout
- heartfelt moments for intimate reflection
- smooth melodies for evening relaxation
- engaging storytelling through vocal delivery
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, high-energy tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Miki Howard's second studio album, Love Confessions arrived in 1987 following her successful debut, which established her as a rising star in R&B. At this point in her career, Howard was beginning to carve out her unique sound, blending heartfelt ballads with rhythmic grooves.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Anita Baker· Sade· Toni Braxton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Baby Be Mine 5:28
- 2 You've Changed 3:35
- 3 That's What Love Is 4:32
- 4 In Too Deep 4:06
- 5 Crazy 4:23
- 6 Bitter Love 4:24
- 7 I Wanna Be There 4:06
- 8 Reasons 4:12
- 9 Love Confession 5:05
- 10 Edge of Love 4:33
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