Savage
Tank · 2017
43 min · 11 tracks · rhythm and blues
A sultry blend of contemporary R&B grooves layered with Tank's smooth, emotive vocals and intimate lyricism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Savage Start here — The title track sets the tone for the album with its confident delivery and catchy hook, illustrating themes of desire and self-assuredness that permeate throughout.
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Good Thing — Featuring an infectious groove and playful lyrics, this track highlights Tank’s ability to blend sensuality with upbeat energy, making it a standout party anthem.
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When We — This track showcases Tank's vocal range and emotional depth, focusing on intimacy and connection in relationships, embodying the essence of modern romantic R&B.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively balances groove and emotion, with strong vocal performances and solid production.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features mid-tempo tracks that build a consistent groove, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Each song prominently showcases Tank's vocal range, often layering harmonies to enhance the emotive quality of the lyrics.
- Several tracks incorporate minimalist instrumentation, allowing the vocals and lyrical content to take center stage.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- steady mid-tempo grooves
- smooth melodies for romance
- heartfelt lyrics with emotional depth
- ideal for intimate evenings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its emotive sound and lyrical depth, fitting within Tank's established style.
- Career context
- Released as Tank's seventh studio album, Savage came at a time when the artist was navigating a successful solo career following his 2016 project, Sex, Love & Pain II. The album solidified his position within the modern R&B landscape, showcasing his ability to evolve while maintaining his signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe· Trey Songz· Usher
Tracklist
- 1 Savage Start here 2:59
- 2 Everything 4:04
- 3 Do For Me 3:55
- 4 Only One 2:57
- 5 You Belong To Me 3:29
- 6 Good Thing 3:36
- 7 Sexy 4:30
- 8 When We 5:09
- 9 F It Up 4:23
- 10 Nothing On 5:20
- 11 Stay Where You Are 3:34
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