Playlist
Babyface · 2007
50 min · 12 tracks · rhythm and blues
A soothing blend of soft rock and soul, reinterpreting classics with Babyface's smooth vocals and polished production.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shower the People Start here — This track opens the album with its gentle guitar work and heartfelt delivery, capturing the essence of warmth and vulnerability central to Babyface's style.
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Fire and Rain — Babyface’s interpretation adds emotional depth to this classic, enhancing its themes of loss with his smooth vocal delivery and nuanced phrasing.
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Wonderful Tonight — His rendition breathes new life into Eric Clapton's timeless ballad, showcasing Babyface’s ability to convey romance through subtle vocal nuances and emotive expression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively showcases Babyface's vocal talent and production skills through well-executed covers.
What we noticed
- The album consists entirely of covers, with each track reinterpreting a classic song through Babyface's smooth vocal delivery.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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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5/10
- 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
- intimate evening listening vibes
- emotional storytelling through music
- reflective moments of nostalgia
- smooth, soothing background ambiance
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Offers fresh interpretations of classics but isn't a primary entry or breakthrough.
- Career context
- By the time 'Playlist' was released in 2007, Babyface was already an established figure in the music industry, known for his influential songwriting and production work. This album marked his return to performing after a hiatus, featuring reinterpretations of beloved songs that showcased his vocal prowess and artistry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Teddy Riley· Johnny Gill· Keith Sweat
Tracklist
- 1 Shower the People Start here 4:37
- 2 Fire and Rain 4:59
- 3 Not Going Nowhere 5:23
- 4 Time in a Bottle 2:59
- 5 Wonderful Tonight 3:42
- 6 Knockin' on Heaven's Door 3:22
- 7 Longer 3:24
- 8 The Soldier Song 4:16
- 9 Please Come to Boston 4:17
- 10 Diary 3:42
- 11 The Last Ones Standing 4:33
- 12 Miss Know It All 4:46
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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