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Music Speaks

Candice Glover · 2014

44 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B

Emotive R&B melodies intertwine with powerful vocal performances, creating an intimate sonic landscape of love and longing.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Cried — 'Cried' serves as a powerful introduction to Glover's emotional depth, showcasing her ability to convey vulnerability through soaring vocals and poignant lyrics.
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    Die Without You — This track highlights Glover's capacity for delivering raw emotion, transforming a classic love ballad into a personal anthem that resonates deeply.
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    Passenger — 'Passenger' stands out with its smooth production and intimate lyrics, illustrating Glover’s storytelling ability while inviting listeners into a relatable experience of love.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

Glover's debut showcases strong vocals and heartfelt songwriting but lacks broader impact and cohesion.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of emotive vocal runs that showcase Glover's range, particularly in the first half.
  • Several tracks incorporate layered harmonies, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics and melodies.
  • The tempo varies throughout, with a noticeable shift to slower ballads in the latter half, creating a reflective atmosphere.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Cried 3:21
  • 2 Die Without You 4:05
  • 3 Same Kinda Man 3:58
  • 4 Damn 3:44
  • 5 Passenger 4:37
  • 6 Forever That Man 4:13
  • 7 Kiss Me 4:36
  • 8 In the Middle 3:52
  • 9 Coulda Been Me 3:33
  • 10 Thank You 3:58
  • 11 Love Song 4:43

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