Take My Time
Sheena Easton · 1981
51 min · 16 tracks · contemporary R&B
Smooth melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, showcasing Sheena Easton's versatile vocal delivery across pop and R&B styles.
Top tracks — play these first
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Don’t Send Flowers Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Modern Girl — This track became Easton's breakthrough hit, perfectly encapsulating her sound with catchy hooks and relatable lyrics about independence and self-empowerment.
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9 to 5 — With its upbeat tempo and relatable theme about the daily grind, this song showcases Easton's ability to blend pop sensibilities with social commentary.
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Cry — A poignant ballad that highlights Easton's emotive vocal range, 'Cry' stands out as a showcase of her artistry and connection to the listener’s emotions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks standout tracks that elevate it beyond its contemporaries.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm that contrasts with the preceding songs.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional delivery of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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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
- emotive storytelling through vocals
- for relaxed evenings
- catchy choruses for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced music
- want experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Debut album that established Sheena Easton's reputation in adult contemporary music.
- Themes
- working-class resilience· modern womanhood· daily grind struggles
- Career context
- Released in January 1981, Take My Time was Sheena Easton's debut album, marking her entry into the music industry after winning a talent competition. Following this album, she gained immediate recognition, particularly with the hit single 'Modern Girl,' which propelled her into mainstream success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kenny Loggins· Toni Braxton· Debbie Gibson
Tracklist
- 1 Don’t Send Flowers Start here 3:02
- 2 Cry 3:32
- 3 Take My Time 2:39
- 4 When He Shines 3:56
- 5 One Man Woman 3:06
- 6 Prisoner 3:34
- 7 9 to 5 3:20
- 8 So Much in Love 3:04
- 9 Voice on the Radio 3:18
- 10 Calm Before the Storm 3:28
- 11 Modern Girl 3:37
- 12 No One Ever Knows 3:47
- 13 Paradox 2:40
- 14 Moody (My Love) 2:07
- 15 Summer’s Over 3:24
- 16 Right or Wrong 3:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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