Miki Howard
Miki Howard · 1989
50 min · 10 tracks · contemporary R&B
Soulful R&B melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics and lush instrumentation, showcasing Miki Howard's powerful vocal delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Under New Management — This track serves as a cornerstone of the album, highlighting Howard's emotive vocal range while addressing themes of love and resilience amidst change.
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If You Still Love Her — A standout ballad that showcases Howard's ability to convey deep emotion, this track captures the essence of longing and vulnerability central to her artistry.
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Come Home to Me — With its rich arrangement and heartfelt delivery, this song exemplifies Howard's smooth blending of contemporary R&B with classic soul influences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid vocal performances and instrumentation but lacks standout compositions throughout.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm that contrasts with the preceding songs.
- Several tracks incorporate lush string arrangements that enhance the soulful quality of the melodies, particularly evident in 'I'll Be Your Shoulder' and 'Come Home to Me.'
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo emotional flow
- heartfelt vocal performances throughout
- for intimate evenings
- ideal for reflective moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat and fast tracks
- want quick, standalone hits
Where this album fits
- Career context
- This self-titled debut album marked Miki Howard's emergence as a solo artist after previously being part of the group Side Effect. Released in 1989, it positioned her within the burgeoning contemporary R&B scene, just as she began to carve out her own identity following a successful stint in the 1980s music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Anita Baker· Sade· Toni Braxton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If You Still Love Her 5:29
- 2 Come Home to Me 5:49
- 3 Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) 4:08
- 4 Ain't Nuthin' in the World 4:59
- 5 Love Under New Management 6:48
- 6 I'll Be Your Shoulder 5:13
- 7 Love Me All Over 4:11
- 8 Mister 3:46
- 9 Just the Way You Want Me To 5:09
- 10 Who Ever Said It Was Love 4:56
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