Released 20 years ago
Mind How You Go
Skye Edwards · 2006
42 min · 11 tracks · rhythm and blues
A lush blend of soulful melodies and electronic textures, weaving personal introspection with rhythmic grooves.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Show — Opening with sultry vocals and a mesmerizing beat, this track encapsulates the album's blend of intimacy and groove, setting the tone for Edwards' lyrical exploration.
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What’s Wrong With Me — This song stands out with its raw vulnerability, as Edwards confronts personal insecurities against a backdrop of haunting melodies, making it a highlight of emotional depth.
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Say Amen — Closing the album, this track combines uplifting themes with rhythmic sophistication, showcasing Edwards' growth as an artist while leaving listeners with a sense of hope.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends R&B and trip-hop elements effectively, showcasing personal themes and distinct vocal delivery.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a mid-tempo groove with layered electronic textures, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm.
- Several songs feature a call-and-response vocal style, creating an engaging dialogue between Skye Edwards and background harmonies.
- The album closes with a gradual deceleration in tempo, particularly in the last two tracks, which shift to a more reflective tone.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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, consistent energy levels
- introspective emotional reflections
- smooth background ambiance
- mid-tempo contemplative vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, Mind How You Go is Skye Edwards' first solo album following her departure from the trip-hop group Morcheeba. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from a well-known band member to establishing her own identity as a solo artist after years of collaborative success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Portishead· Massive Attack· Lana Del Rey
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Show 4:09
- 2 Stop Complaining 3:28
- 3 Solitary 4:15
- 4 Calling 4:15
- 5 What’s Wrong With Me 4:05
- 6 No Other 3:38
- 7 Tell Me About Your Day 3:18
- 8 All the Promises 4:16
- 9 Powerful 3:53
- 10 Say Amen 4:27
- 11 Jamaica Days 2:15
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