The Moment
Lisa Stansfield · 2004
48 min · 11 tracks · pop music
Soulful pop melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, showcasing Lisa Stansfield's vocal prowess and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Easier Start here — This opening track highlights Stansfield's rich vocal texture and sets an intimate tone for the album, combining heartfelt lyrics with a smooth melody.
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Treat Me Like a Woman — This track showcases themes of empowerment and vulnerability, blending a funky groove with poignant lyrics that reflect personal strength and desire.
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Lay Your Hands on Me — A standout for its sultry delivery and lush instrumentation, this track encapsulates the essence of romance and longing that permeates throughout the album.
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 genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, with Stansfield's lead vocals often accompanied by backing vocals that enhance the soulful quality.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- steady mid-tempo listening experience
- heartfelt moments of reflection
- sultry vibes for romantic evenings
- rich melodies for intimate settings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — The album showcases continued vitality after a long hiatus, reinforcing her reputation.
- Career context
- By the time of its release in 2004, The Moment marked Lisa Stansfield's fifth studio album, following her 1997 effort, Lisa Stansfield. The album came after a seven-year hiatus from new material, during which she shifted her focus to television and other projects, making this return significant in re-establishing her presence in the music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sade· Annie Lennox· Toni Braxton
Tracklist
- 1 Easier Start here 4:38
- 2 Treat Me Like a Woman 3:59
- 3 When Love Breaks Down 4:18
- 4 Say It to Me Now 4:47
- 5 He Touches Me 4:36
- 6 Lay Your Hands on Me 4:17
- 7 The Moment 4:50
- 8 If I Hadn't Got You 4:47
- 9 Take My Heart 4:37
- 10 Love Without a Name 3:58
- 11 Takes a Woman to Know 3:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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