My Kind of Love
Emeli Sandé · 2012
23 min · 5 tracks · contemporary R&B
Soulful vocals glide over lush instrumentals, blending contemporary R&B with heartfelt lyricism to evoke deep emotional connections.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Kind of Love (radio mix) Start here — The radio mix is significant as it encapsulates the album's core message about love's transformative power while appealing to mainstream audiences.
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My Kind of Love (live from Hollywood) — This live version highlights Sandé's vocal prowess and emotional delivery, capturing the raw energy that defines her performances.
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My Kind of Love (Gemini remix) — The Gemini remix adds a fresh electronic twist to the original, demonstrating Sandé's adaptability and broadening her appeal within dance music circles.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single demonstrates strong songwriting but is less cohesive as a collection of remixes.
What we noticed
- The radio mix features a prominent piano melody that underpins Sandé's vocal delivery, creating a lush and emotive atmosphere.
- Each remix offers a distinct reinterpretation of the original track, altering tempo and instrumentation while maintaining the core melody.
- The live version showcases Sandé's vocal prowess with minimal instrumental backing, emphasizing her emotional connection to the song.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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
- short bursts of energetic fun
- varied interpretations of a theme
- danceable remixes for social settings
- live performance energy captured
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- seeking long, immersive experiences
- prefer slower, introspective tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Showcased Emeli Sandé's versatility and established her global recognition.
- Themes
- transformative love· Hollywood performances
- Career context
- Released on June 8, 2012, 'My Kind of Love' was a pivotal moment for Emeli Sandé, following her successful debut album 'Our Version of Events'. At this time, she was gaining global recognition after topping the UK Albums Chart and earning critical acclaim for her powerful voice and songwriting abilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Adele· Lianne La Havas· Jessie Ware
Tracklist
- 1 My Kind of Love (radio mix) Start here 3:20
- 2 My Kind of Love (live from Hollywood) 3:46
- 3 My Kind of Love (Gemini remix) 4:19
- 4 My Kind of Love (Machinedrum remix) 5:43
- 5 My Kind of Love (Wideboys remix) 6:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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