That! Feels Good!
Jessie Ware · 2023
40 min · 10 tracks · electronic music
A vibrant blend of disco grooves and soulful melodies that invites listeners to dance and celebrate self-empowerment.
Top tracks — play these first
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That! Feels Good! Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's ethos of joy and freedom, featuring an irresistible chorus that encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy life.
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Free Yourself — This empowering anthem stands out with its driving beat and uplifting lyrics, urging listeners to break free from constraints and embrace their true selves.
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Pearls — Blending smooth R&B with disco influences, this track showcases Ware's vocal prowess while conveying a message of self-worth and resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines vibrant disco grooves with soulful melodies, creating an engaging dance experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that establishes a high-energy disco groove, which is maintained through the first half.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, while others focus on rhythmic instrumentation to drive the dance feel.
- The last three tracks introduce slower tempos and more introspective lyrics, contrasting with the earlier upbeat energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it rewards returning to it
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady rhythmic flow
- uplifting dance vibes
- reflective moments of joy
- balanced mix of energy
- engaging and immersive listening
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and evolution in sound after a successful prior album.
- Career context
- By the release of 'That! Feels Good!', Jessie Ware had established herself as a prominent figure in the UK music scene, following her critically acclaimed album 'What's Your Pleasure?' in 2020. This album marked her return after a three-year hiatus, positioning her at a pivotal moment where she sought to embrace a more upbeat and dance-oriented sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sade· Lianne La Havas· Kali Uchis
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Free Yourself
The narrative shifts into an exhortation for personal liberation, directly addressing the listener to take charge of their happiness.
Tracklist
- 1 That! Feels Good! Start here 4:22
- 2 Free Yourself 3:54
- 3 Pearls 4:03
- 4 Hello Love 4:42
- 5 Begin Again 5:24
- 6 Beautiful People 3:35
- 7 Freak Me Now 3:28
- 8 Shake the Bottle 3:23
- 9 Lightning 3:10
- 10 These Lips 4:21
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