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Renaissance

Lionel Richie · 2000

56 min · 13 tracks · funk · new wave · pop rock

A smooth blend of R&B grooves and heartfelt balladry, showcasing Richie's enduring charm and melodic prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove consistency
  • heartfelt ballads for reflection
  • dance-friendly tracks for celebration
  • smooth transitions between songs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy, fast-paced music
  • seek experimental or avant-garde sounds

Where this album fits

Themes
nostalgic love· dance floor celebration· early 2000s pop revival
Career context
Released in 2000, 'Renaissance' marked Lionel Richie's return to the music scene after a six-year hiatus following his album 'Louder Than Words'. By this time, Richie was transitioning from his earlier commercial peak in the 1980s towards a more mature sound, reflecting on themes of love and nostalgia.
Stylistic neighbors
Earth, Wind & Fire· Stevie Wonder· Prince
Sounds like this from elsewhere
8701 by Usher — Combines danceable rhythms with heartfelt ballads, echoing early 2000s pop and R&B revival themes.
Now by Maxwell — Features lush production and a focus on emotional vulnerability, resonating with nostalgic love themes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Angel (Metro mix album version) 4:15
  • 2 Cinderella 3:42
  • 3 Tender Heart 4:28
  • 4 Dance the Night Away 5:08
  • 5 Tonight 4:32
  • 6 How Long 3:55
  • 7 Don't You Ever Go Away 4:13
  • 8 Wasted Time 4:08
  • 9 Piece of My Heart 4:15
  • 10 It May Be the Water 4:56
  • 11 Just Can't Say Goodbye 4:08
  • 12 Here Is My Heart 4:03
  • 13 Don't Stop the Music 4:14

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata