Love Remains
How to Dress Well · 2010
38 min · 14 tracks · rhythm and blues
A haunting blend of lo-fi R&B textures and intimate vocal confessions that evoke a sense of yearning and vulnerability.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Hold the Water — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its ethereal soundscapes and raw emotion, encapsulating Krell's signature style right from the start.
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My Body — The song features a visceral examination of physicality and desire, showcasing Krell's ability to merge sensuality with introspective themes against a minimalistic backdrop.
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Suicide Dream 2 — This track delves into darker themes of despair and longing while maintaining an almost dreamlike quality, representing a pivotal moment in Krell's lyrical exploration.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends experimental elements with R&B, showcasing strong vocal work and unique production choices.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build on layered vocal harmonies, while the second half shifts to more sparse arrangements.
- Several tracks incorporate field recordings and ambient sounds, creating a textured backdrop for the vocals.
- The album closes with two versions of 'Suicide Dream', which creates a thematic echo and emotional resonance.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate vocal confessions of vulnerability
- haunting melodies for quiet evenings
- short tracks that evoke yearning
- reflective moments during solitude
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy soundscapes
- seek upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Love Remains is How to Dress Well's debut album, marking the beginning of Tom Krell's exploration of experimental R&B. At this point in his career, he was emerging from the underground scene, having previously gained attention through online mixtapes and early singles that showcased his unique sonic vision.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Blake· Frank Ocean· The Weeknd
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Hold the Water 2:53
- 2 Ready for the World 3:48
- 3 My Body 2:39
- 4 Suicide Dream 2 4:21
- 5 You Won't Need Me Where I'm Goin' 2:53
- 6 Can't See My Own Face 1:56
- 7 Walking This Dumb (live) 2:56
- 8 Date of Birth 1:53
- 9 Escape Before the Rain 3:25
- 10 Endless Rain 2:32
- 11 Lover's Start 2:47
- 12 Mr. By & By 1:56
- 13 Decisions 2:26
- 14 Suicide Dream 1 2:14
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