This Is How I Feel
Tank · 2012
39 min · 10 tracks · rhythm and blues
A smooth blend of introspective lyrics and lush R&B melodies that evoke deep emotional resonance.
Top tracks — play these first
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This Is How I Feel — The title track encapsulates the album's emotional core, featuring heartfelt lyrics that express vulnerability and yearning while showcasing Tank's powerful vocal range.
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Lonely Start here — This song explores themes of isolation and longing through a soulful melody and poignant lyrics, illustrating Tank's ability to convey deep emotion.
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Compliments — With its smooth production and romantic lyrics, this track highlights Tank's skill in crafting songs that celebrate love and appreciation between partners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends emotional lyrics with strong vocal performances, though it remains within established R&B conventions.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features mid-tempo tracks that build emotional intensity, while the second half shifts to slower ballads, creating a dynamic contrast.
- Each song prominently showcases Tank's vocal range, often layering harmonies and ad-libs that enhance the emotional delivery.
- 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
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 emotional reflection
- heartfelt moments of vulnerability
- intimate listening experience
- soulful melodies for quiet nights
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Debuted at number 1 on charts, marking a significant career achievement.
- Career context
- In 2012, Tank released This Is How I Feel as his fifth studio album, following the commercial success of his previous album, Now or Never. At this point in his career, Tank had honed his distinctive sound, firmly establishing himself as a prominent figure in contemporary R&B, while exploring more personal themes in his songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe· Trey Songz· Usher
Tracklist
- 1 Lonely Start here 4:54
- 2 Your One 3:47
- 3 Compliments 4:12
- 4 Don't Give Up 3:28
- 5 Nowhere 3:31
- 6 Off Your Hands 3:37
- 7 This Is How I Feel 4:16
- 8 Next Breath 3:30
- 9 Better Than Me 3:53
- 10 Lost It All 4:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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