Stone Love
Angie Stone · 2004
54 min · 17 tracks · contemporary R&B
Funky grooves and heartfelt ballads intertwine, showcasing a blend of contemporary R&B and classic soul influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Wanna Thank Ya Start here — This track stands out for its infectious groove and uplifting lyrics, celebrating gratitude and love with a vibrant energy that encapsulates the album's warmth.
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Lovers' Ghetto — With its sultry rhythms and poignant lyrics about love's complexities, this song exemplifies Stone's ability to blend storytelling with emotional depth.
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Cinderella Ballin' — This track showcases a playful narrative about aspiration and success, highlighting Stone's lyrical wit amidst an engaging musical backdrop.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends upbeat grooves with heartfelt ballads, but its pacing and interludes disrupt overall cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a mellow tone before transitioning into more upbeat songs.
- Several tracks feature interludes that create pauses in the flow, allowing for shifts in mood and tempo.
- The last three tracks slow down the pace significantly, providing a reflective conclusion to the album.
- 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
- smooth, relaxing background vibes
- emotional lyrical reflections
- intimate late-night listening
- steady groove for unwinding
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its blend of R&B and soul, showcasing Stone's artistry.
- Career context
- Released in early 2004, 'Stone Love' was Angie Stone's third studio album, following her breakthrough success with 'Mahogany Soul' in 2001. At this point, she had solidified her place in the neo-soul movement, building on her artistic identity while navigating the complexities of the music industry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Erykah Badu· Jill Scott· Lauryn Hill
Tracklist
- 1 Stoned Love (intro) 0:35
- 2 I Wanna Thank Ya Start here 3:47
- 3 My Man 4:01
- 4 U-Haul 3:56
- 5 Stay for a While 4:01
- 6 Lovers' Ghetto 4:05
- 7 Little Bit of This, Little Bit of That... (interlude) 0:25
- 8 You're Gonna Get It 4:15
- 9 Come Home (live With Me) 3:57
- 10 You Don't Love Me 3:34
- 11 Remy Red 3:50
- 12 That Kind of Love 3:52
- 13 Touch It (interlude) 1:20
- 14 Cinderella Ballin' 4:35
- 15 Karma 4:42
- 16 Wherever You Are (outro) 0:35
- 17 I Wanna Thank Ya (no rap) 3:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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