Released 10 years ago
PartyNextDoor 3
PartyNextDoor · 2016
65 min · 16 tracks · alternative R&B
Lush production intertwines with introspective lyrics, creating a sultry atmosphere that bridges hip-hop and alternative R&B.
Top tracks — play these first
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Come and See Me — This track features a smooth blend of vocals and rhythmic flow, highlighting PartyNextDoor's signature style while also showcasing Drake's influence. Its exploration of intimacy and vulnerability makes it a standout piece on the album.
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Not Nice — With its catchy hook and danceable beat, Not Nice demonstrates PartyNextDoor's ability to create infectious melodies that resonate well in club settings. The song’s confident lyrics about self-assuredness further enhance its appeal.
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Temptations — Temptations captures the essence of desire and internal conflict, featuring a haunting melody paired with poignant lyrics that reflect on complicated romantic relationships. This track exemplifies the emotional depth found throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's lush production and introspective lyrics create a distinctive sound within alternative R&B.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of atmospheric synths and layered vocal harmonies, creating a lush soundscape throughout.
- Tracks often blend hip-hop beats with R&B melodies, with several songs incorporating spoken word elements that enhance the introspective nature of the lyrics.
- The sequencing maintains a steady mid-tempo pace, with only a few tracks deviating to create dynamic shifts in energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- reflective journey through relationships
- smooth melodies for late nights
- back-loaded pacing rewards patience
- introspective themes for solitude
- gradual build to emotional closeness
Maybe skip if you
- seeking immediate high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles over cohesiveness
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2016, PartyNextDoor 3 is the third studio album by PartyNextDoor, following his critically acclaimed second album, PND2. By this time, he had solidified his role as a significant figure in the alternative R&B scene, particularly through collaborations with artists like Drake.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Majid Jordan· SZA· 6LACK
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 High Hopes 7:22
- 2 Don't Run 4:03
- 3 Nobody 4:10
- 4 Not Nice 3:22
- 5 Only U 2:55
- 6 Don't Know How 2:54
- 7 Problems & Selfless 3:37
- 8 Temptations 2:43
- 9 Spiteful 5:35
- 10 Joy 3:15
- 11 You've Been Missed 4:00
- 12 Transparency 3:50
- 13 Brown Skin 3:58
- 14 1942 5:41
- 15 Come and See Me 3:55
- 16 Nothing Easy to Please 4:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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