Mayday
Troop · 1998
67 min · 21 tracks · rhythm and blues
A vibrant blend of smooth R&B grooves and heartfelt lyrics that captures the essence of late '90s soul.
Top tracks — play these first
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Something About You — This track exemplifies the group's signature smooth harmonies and catchy melodies, becoming one of their most recognizable hits.
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I Love Only You — With its romantic lyrics and lush production, this song showcases Troop's ability to create heartfelt ballads that resonate with listeners.
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May Day — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic focus on love and relationships, serving as a strong concluding statement for the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines smooth R&B with interludes, but its overall sound is typical for the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a smooth tone before transitioning into mid-tempo grooves.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a reflective conclusion to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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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I Love Only You
The chorus repeatedly emphasizes a deep commitment to a single love interest while intertwining personal vows with melodic richness.
This repetition reinforces the sincerity of devotion, making it the emotional core of the song and highlighting Troop's lyrical strength.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ntro 0:49
- 2 Troop Invasion 0:57
- 3 Round And Round 4:03
- 4 Something About You 2:57
- 5 The Club (Interlude) 0:46
- 6 The Way I Parlay 5:26
- 7 Over The Moon 5:09
- 8 The Discovery (Interlude) 0:54
- 9 I Take It Back 3:58
- 10 Girl Can I Talk To You 4:16
- 11 The Decision (Interlude) 0:52
- 12 The Audacity 5:39
- 13 Don't Worry Your Mind 4:01
- 14 The Scandal (Interlude) 0:46
- 15 Fly Away 3:15
- 16 A Melody 4:55
- 17 I Love Only You 5:33
- 18 Let Your Light Shine 4:33
- 19 So In Love 3:56
- 20 The Twist (Interlude) 0:40
- 21 May Day 4:20
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