Still Here
The Temptations · 2010
57 min · 14 tracks · funk
A soulful blend of classic R&B harmonies and contemporary grooves that reflects the enduring legacy of The Temptations.
Top tracks — play these first
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Change Has Come Start here — This track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and adaptation, featuring poignant lyrics that reflect on personal and societal transformations.
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Let Me Catch Your Diamonds — With its infectious groove and romantic lyrics, this song highlights The Temptations' ability to deliver timeless love ballads while incorporating contemporary sounds.
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Still Here With Me — This heartfelt track brings forward a sense of nostalgia, showcasing the group's signature harmonies while connecting past experiences with present emotions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production, but its pacing and cohesion vary across tracks.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief prelude that sets a reflective tone, followed by tracks that maintain a mid-tempo groove throughout.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies typical of The Temptations, with call-and-response elements present in the choruses.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a contemplative atmosphere as the album concludes.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- reflective and nostalgic moods
- emotional storytelling and connection
- gentle, soothing soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a significant return after a decade, showcasing resilience and nostalgia.
- Themes
- nostalgic love· transitional resilience· soulful transformation
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Still Here marked the group's first album since their return to Motown Records after a period of fluctuating lineups and shifting musical directions. This album featured a blend of new material and celebrated the classic sound that had defined their career, showcasing their resilience as they continued to evolve with changing times.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Supremes· Marvin Gaye· Earth, Wind & Fire
Tracklist
- 1 Still Here (Prelude) 0:30
- 2 Change Has Come Start here 3:21
- 3 One of a Kind Lady 4:19
- 4 Let Me Catch Your Diamonds 3:54
- 5 Hold Me 5:04
- 6 Warm Summer Nights 5:49
- 7 First Kiss 4:14
- 8 Shawtyismygirlooyeah 5:12
- 9 Still Here With Me 4:15
- 10 Soul Music 4:26
- 11 Woman 5:30
- 12 Listen Up 6:05
- 13 Going Back Home 4:05
- 14 Still Here (reprise) 0:36
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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