Released 16 years ago this October
Something About Faith
Faith Evans · 2010
58 min · 16 tracks · contemporary R&B
A blend of soulful melodies and contemporary R&B rhythms that explore themes of love, struggle, and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Still Start here — This track captures the lingering emotions surrounding lost love with its heartfelt lyrics and smooth vocal delivery, representing Evans' signature style.
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Gone Already — With its poignant exploration of heartbreak and acceptance, this song highlights Evans' ability to convey deep emotional narratives through her music.
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Change — The song serves as a reflective anthem about personal growth and transformation, resonating with listeners navigating their own life changes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends upbeat and introspective tracks but doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that emphasize danceable rhythms, while the second half shifts to slower, more reflective ballads.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, with Evans often singing multiple lines in unison or harmony to create depth.
- 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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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- smooth, reflective listening experience
- emotional depth and storytelling
- intimate late-night vibes
- steady pacing throughout album
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Significant comeback after a hiatus, showcasing continued artistic vitality.
- Career context
- At the time of its release in 2010, Faith Evans was emerging from a period of personal and professional challenges, including a six-year hiatus since her last studio album. 'Something About Faith' marked her return to the music scene, showcasing her growth as an artist while navigating her identity post-Biggie Smalls.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mary J. Blige· Toni Braxton· Aaliyah
Tracklist
- 1 Something About Faith (intro) 2:41
- 2 I Still Start here 4:10
- 3 Way You Move 4:54
- 4 Real Things 3:02
- 5 Worth It 3:39
- 6 Gone Already 3:52
- 7 Party 3:37
- 8 Right Here 3:07
- 9 Your Lover 3:10
- 10 Can’t Stay Away 3:20
- 11 Sunshine 3:33
- 12 Everyday Struggle 4:31
- 13 The Love in Me 3:36
- 14 Change 3:44
- 15 Troubled World 3:53
- 16 Baby Lay 3:50
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