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Start of a Romance

Skyy · 1989

43 min · 9 tracks · funk

A vibrant blend of funk grooves and smooth romantic melodies that encapsulate late '80s urban romance.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Start of a Romance — The title track combines lush instrumentation with heartfelt lyrics, serving as an anthem for budding relationships and perfectly embodying the album's theme.
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    Love All the Way — This track highlights Skyy's ability to craft infectious hooks and smooth vocal harmonies, making it a quintessential example of their romantic funk style.
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    Real Love — With its soulful melody and relatable lyrics about genuine affection, this song captures the essence of love in a way that resonates with listeners.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid funk grooves but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a title track that establishes a smooth groove, followed by tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo feel.
  • Each song features layered vocal harmonies and prominent bass lines, characteristic of late '80s funk.
  • Several tracks incorporate instrumental breaks where the rhythm section takes center stage, allowing for dynamic shifts in energy.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Start of a Romance 4:47
  • 2 Love All the Way 4:35
  • 3 Sendin' a Message 5:01
  • 4 Sexy Minded 5:27
  • 5 Feelin' It Now 4:33
  • 6 Real Love 5:14
  • 7 Let's Touch 5:26
  • 8 Groove Me 4:19
  • 9 Sunshine 4:28

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