Love Me Back
Jazmine Sullivan · 2010
40 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B
Soulful melodies intertwine with confessional lyrics, creating an intimate atmosphere that highlights vulnerability and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Holding You Down (Goin' in Circles) — This track features a compelling mix of vulnerability and strength, embodying the struggle of love through its powerful vocal delivery and relatable lyrics.
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10 Seconds — A standout for its raw emotional honesty, this song captures the fleeting nature of relationships in a concise yet impactful way.
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Good Enough — This track showcases Sullivan's vocal range and lyrical depth, articulating the challenges of self-worth and acceptance in relationships.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends strong songwriting with powerful vocals, creating an engaging yet cohesive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and emotional dynamics.
- Sullivan's vocal delivery often employs melismatic runs that showcase her range, particularly in tracks like 'Good Enough' and 'Redemption'.
- Several tracks incorporate layered harmonies and call-and-response elements, enhancing the intimate feel of the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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
- steady emotional journeys
- introspective late-night listening
- poignant lyrical reflections
- immersive vocal performances
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2010, Love Me Back marked Jazmine Sullivan's sophomore album, arriving after her critically acclaimed debut, Fearless. At this point in her career, Sullivan was establishing herself as a powerhouse vocalist in contemporary R&B, eager to build on the success of her first album while showcasing her growth as a songwriter.
- Stylistic neighbors
- H.E.R.· Ari Lennox· Anderson .Paak
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Holding You Down (Goin' in Circles) 3:36
- 2 10 Seconds 3:07
- 3 Good Enough 4:02
- 4 Don't Make Me Wait 3:29
- 5 Love You Long Time 3:12
- 6 Redemption 3:51
- 7 Excuse Me 3:33
- 8 U Get on My Nerves (duet with Ne-Yo) 3:53
- 9 Stuttering 3:10
- 10 Famous 4:43
- 11 Luv Back 3:36
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