Sex, Love & Pain
Tank · 2007
65 min · 14 tracks · rhythm and blues
Smooth melodies intertwine with raw emotion, creating a sensual soundscape that captures the complexities of love and heartbreak.
Top tracks — play these first
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Coldest Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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I'm Coming Home — This track combines heartfelt lyrics with an infectious melody, showcasing Tank's vocal prowess and emotional depth as he expresses longing for a lost love.
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Please Don't Go — Capturing vulnerability and desperation, this song exemplifies Tank's ability to convey deep emotion through soulful delivery, making it a standout on the album.
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My Body — A sultry anthem celebrating intimacy, this track blends smooth production with seductive lyrics, reflecting the album's themes of passion and desire.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends smooth melodies with emotional depth, showcasing strong songwriting and production choices.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features mid-tempo tracks that build a sensual atmosphere, while the second half shifts to more emotional ballads.
- The production employs smooth instrumentation with a consistent use of lush synths and subtle percussion, creating a cohesive sound throughout.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- late-night contemplative moods
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing experience
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Tank's reputation with commercial success and critical acclaim.
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Sex, Love & Pain was Tank's third studio album, following his successful sophomore effort, One Man. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his reputation as a leading voice in contemporary R&B, blending traditional elements with modern production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe· Trey Songz· Usher
Tracklist
- 1 Coldest Start here 6:51
- 2 I'm Coming Home 3:04
- 3 My Body 3:51
- 4 Please Don't Go 5:53
- 5 I Hate U 5:14
- 6 Heartbreaker 4:31
- 7 Who Dat 3:49
- 8 When 6:21
- 9 Wedding Song 4:38
- 10 My Heart 4:13
- 11 I Love U 4:02
- 12 I Love Them Girls (Timbaland remix) 3:57
- 13 I Still Love You 4:34
- 14 Cry 4:05
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