Process
Sampha · 2017
40 min · 10 tracks · electronic music
A haunting blend of electronic textures and soul-stirring vocals that explore themes of loss and identity.
Top tracks — play these first
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(No One Knows Me) Like the Piano — This track serves as both the emotional heart of the album and a poignant reflection on personal history, showcasing Sampha's ability to convey vulnerability through sparse instrumentation.
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Blood on Me — With its driving beat and urgent vocal delivery, this song encapsulates the struggle between internal conflict and external pressures, making it a standout example of Sampha's lyrical depth.
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Timmy’s Prayer — This track blends gospel influences with contemporary production, illustrating Sampha's unique ability to merge genres while addressing themes of longing and spiritual searching.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's unique blend of electronic textures and soulful vocals creates an immersive experience that rewards repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features layered vocal harmonies and sparse electronic instrumentation, setting a contemplative tone.
- Each song transitions smoothly into the next, often using ambient soundscapes to bridge gaps between tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, such as abrupt shifts in tempo and dynamics, which challenge traditional pop forms.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
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
- haunting reflections on identity
- intimate moments of vulnerability
- thoughtful exploration of loss
- cathartic release through vocals
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2017, Process is Sampha's debut studio album following a series of acclaimed EPs and collaborations. At this point, he had gained significant recognition for his contributions to tracks by artists like Solange and Kanye West, positioning him as a unique voice within contemporary R&B.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Blake· Frank Ocean· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Plastic 100°C 5:16
- 2 Blood on Me 4:06
- 3 Kora Sings 4:17
- 4 (No One Knows Me) Like the Piano 3:38
- 5 Take Me Inside 2:18
- 6 Reverse Faults 4:13
- 7 Under 4:41
- 8 Timmy’s Prayer 4:23
- 9 Incomplete Kisses 3:53
- 10 What Shouldn’t I Be? 3:32
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