Pillow Talk cover

Released 20 years ago

Pillow Talk

Miki Howard · 2006

41 min · 10 tracks · contemporary R&B

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

The album showcases solid vocal performances and smooth grooves but lacks standout compositions that elevate it further.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a strong mid-tempo track and maintains a consistent groove throughout, with only a few slower ballads interspersed.
  • Howard's vocal delivery often features layered harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
  • Several tracks utilize a call-and-response structure between Howard's lead vocals and background singers, creating a dynamic interplay.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

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 3/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Can't Stand the Rain 3:47
  • 2 Do That to Me One More Time 4:16
  • 3 Go Away Little Boy 3:26
  • 4 Inseperable 4:06
  • 5 Pillow Talk 5:40
  • 6 This Masquerade 4:13
  • 7 Lowdown 4:36
  • 8 Misty Blue 3:37
  • 9 Just Don't Want to Be Lonely 3:50
  • 10 Which Way Is Up 4:27

Reference: MusicBrainz