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The Art of Love & War

Angie Stone · 2007

56 min · 14 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · soul

A lush blend of contemporary R&B and neo-soul with heartfelt lyrics exploring love and resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt emotional reflections
  • intimate late-night listening
  • steady, soothing rhythms
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, 'The Art of Love & War' is Angie Stone's fourth studio album, following her acclaimed 2004 record, 'Stone Love.' At this point in her career, Stone was solidifying her presence in the neo-soul genre after a successful debut in the late 1990s. This album showcases her growth as an artist, both vocally and thematically.
Stylistic neighbors
Erykah Badu· Jill Scott· Lauryn Hill

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Take Everything In 3:50
  • 2 Baby 4:50
  • 3 Here We Go Again 3:32
  • 4 Make It Last 3:45
  • 5 Sometimes 3:20
  • 6 Go Back to Your Life 1:22
  • 7 Half a Chance 4:05
  • 8 These Are the Reasons 4:58
  • 9 My People 5:57
  • 10 Sit Down 4:31
  • 11 Play Wit It 2:50
  • 12 Pop Pop 3:48
  • 13 Wait for Me 4:50
  • 14 Happy Being Me 4:29

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