Love Is Wicked
Brick & Lace · 2007
46 min · 12 tracks · contemporary R&B
A vibrant fusion of reggae-infused R&B and pop melodies that captures the essence of youthful romance and heartbreak.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Is Wicked — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of love's complexities through its infectious chorus and energetic production, making it a standout hit.
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Get That Clear — This opener sets the tone for the album with its catchy hooks and confident lyrics, showcasing the duo's vocal harmonies and lyrical prowess.
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Mr. Officer — This track cleverly addresses themes of societal issues while maintaining an upbeat tempo, highlighting Brick & Lace’s ability to merge serious subject matter with danceable rhythms.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends reggae and R&B effectively but lacks depth in songwriting and production quality.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong mid-tempo track and maintains a similar pace for the first half, before introducing more upbeat songs in the latter half.
- Vocals are often layered, with harmonies that emphasize the sisters' vocal interplay, particularly in the chorus of 'Love Is Wicked.'
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Mr. Officer
The verses directly confront authority figures with a mix of defiance and vulnerability that challenges social norms.
The direct address to authority creates a powerful contrast against the lively beat, emphasizing a message of resilience in a playful yet poignant manner.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Get That Clear 4:07
- 2 Never Never 3:42
- 3 Don't Stop 3:58
- 4 Take Me Back 4:07
- 5 Why'd You Lie 4:13
- 6 Love Is Wicked 4:01
- 7 Boyfriend 3:42
- 8 Push It Up 3:22
- 9 Buss a Shot 3:18
- 10 Mr. Officer 3:42
- 11 My Apple 4:10
- 12 U and Me 4:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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