The Story Goes...
Craig David · 2005
57 min · 14 tracks · pop music
Smooth R&B melodies intertwine with pop hooks, creating a rich tapestry of love and heartache.
Top tracks — play these first
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All the Way Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Don't Love You No More (I'm Sorry) — This track highlights David's signature emotional storytelling through its soulful melody and relatable lyrics about heartbreak. Its catchy chorus helped it become one of the standout singles from the album.
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Hypnotic — With an infectious groove and danceable beat, 'Hypnotic' showcases Craig David's ability to blend R&B with pop sensibilities, making it a perfect representation of the album’s overall sound.
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My Love Don't Stop — 'My Love Don't Stop' features smooth vocals layered over lush instrumentation, emphasizing themes of longing and devotion that resonate throughout the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady grooves for relaxed evenings
- heartfelt lyrics for emotional connection
- smooth flow for background listening
- engaging narratives across all tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy party vibes
- seek quick, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a return after a hiatus, showing Craig David's continued evolution.
- Themes
- post-breakup apologies· lush R&B melodies· mid-2000s UK pop comeback
- Career context
- Released in 2005, The Story Goes... marked Craig David's return after a four-year hiatus following his commercial peak with the album Slicker Than Your Average. This album saw him exploring new themes and musical styles while attempting to reclaim his place in the evolving UK pop and R&B landscape. The project was crucial as it set the tone for his artistic trajectory in the mid-2000s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Usher· Trey Songz· John Legend
Tracklist
- 1 All the Way Start here 3:55
- 2 Don't Love You No More (I'm Sorry) 4:03
- 3 Hypnotic 4:19
- 4 Separate Ways 4:00
- 5 Johnny 4:21
- 6 Do You Believe in Love 3:46
- 7 One Last Dance 3:46
- 8 Unbelievable 3:22
- 9 Just Chillin' 4:41
- 10 Thief in the Night 4:26
- 11 Take 'Em Off 4:06
- 12 My Love Don't Stop 4:09
- 13 Never Should Have Walked Away 4:40
- 14 Let Her Go 4:01
What to play next
Trust Me
2007
Continues the smooth R&B vibe while introducing fresh sounds and themes.
Slicker Than Your Average
2002
Sets the stage with similar melodic elements and lyrical themes.
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