Running
Jessie Ware · 2012
9 min · 2 tracks · electronic music
Euphoric synths entwine with Ware's soulful vocals, creating a shimmering soundscape that feels both intimate and expansive.
Top tracks — play these first
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Running — The title track exemplifies Ware's signature blend of emotional depth and danceable beats, establishing her unique sound in contemporary pop.
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Running (Disclosure remix) — This remix transforms the original into a club-ready anthem, showcasing how Ware's sound can be reinterpreted within the electronic music landscape.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases solid production and engaging beats but lacks depth for long-term exploration.
What we noticed
- The main track features a steady four-on-the-floor beat with layered synths that build intensity throughout its duration.
- The remix introduces a more complex rhythm and additional vocal samples, altering the original's structure while maintaining its core elements.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This single established Jessie Ware's reputation and marked her entry into the music scene.
- Career context
- Released as her debut single in February 2012, 'Running' marked Jessie Ware's entry into the music scene following her work as a backing vocalist. This single set the stage for her critically acclaimed debut album, 'Devotion,' later that same year, showcasing her blend of pop and R&B influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sade· Lianne La Havas· Kali Uchis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Running 4:30
- 2 Running (Disclosure remix) 5:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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