Precious
Chanté Moore · 1992
64 min · 12 tracks · contemporary R&B
A smooth blend of contemporary R&B and soul, infused with heartfelt emotion and lush vocal arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love's Taken Over — This track serves as the album's lead single, showcasing Moore's powerful vocals and emotional delivery, making it an enduring favorite in her discography.
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Precious — The title track encapsulates the album's core themes of love and vulnerability, featuring a haunting melody that highlights Moore's vocal prowess.
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Finding My Way Back to You — This song blends soulful melodies with introspective lyrics about longing and reconciliation, reflecting Moore's ability to convey deep emotions through her music.
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It's Alright — With its upbeat tempo and positive message, this track contrasts with the more somber songs on the album, showcasing Moore's versatility as an artist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong vocal performances and solid production but lacks a cohesive narrative arc.
What we noticed
- The first four tracks establish a mid-tempo groove, while the fifth track introduces a more reflective tone with its slower pace.
- Several tracks feature instrumental bridges that allow for dynamic shifts in mood, enhancing the overall emotional impact.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- steady flow for relaxed evenings
- heartfelt melodies for intimate moments
- rich vocals for close listening
- smooth sounds for romantic settings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1992, 'Precious' was Chanté Moore's debut album, marking her introduction to the music industry after signing with Epic Records. This album set the stage for her future success in the R&B genre, showcasing her impressive vocal range and songwriting abilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sade· Anita Baker· Lalah Hathaway
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love's Taken Over 6:39
- 2 Precious 5:54
- 3 It's Alright 5:39
- 4 Finding My Way Back to You 5:00
- 5 Listen to My Song 5:32
- 6 As If We Never Met 3:26
- 7 Candlelight & You 5:20
- 8 Who Do I Turn To 4:44
- 9 I Wanna Love (Like That Again) 5:06
- 10 Sexy Thang 5:44
- 11 Because You're Mine 4:25
- 12 Love's Taken Over (Quiet Storm mix) 6:38
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