Through the Eyes of Love
Randy Crawford · 1992
53 min · 12 tracks · jazz
Soulful melodies intertwine with jazz-inflected rhythms, showcasing Crawford's rich vocals amid lush instrumental arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Who's Crying Now — This track stands out as a powerful opener, blending Crawford’s soulful delivery with poignant lyrics about heartbreak, setting the emotional tone for the album.
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It's Raining — With its infectious rhythm and uplifting message, this song showcases Crawford's ability to infuse joy into themes of love and resilience.
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Rhythm of Romance — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of love through a captivating groove, highlighting Crawford's distinctive vocal style against a backdrop of smooth instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Crawford's blend of jazz and R&B shines through strong melodies and skilled arrangements, though it doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with prominent brass arrangements, while the second half shifts to slower ballads that highlight Crawford's vocal range.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response elements between Crawford's vocals and the instrumental sections, creating a dynamic interplay.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo flow
- warm introspective listening experience
- emotional and heartfelt reflections
- long, immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1992, Through the Eyes of Love marked Randy Crawford's return to the studio after a four-year hiatus following her album Rich and Poor. At this point, Crawford was already an established artist, known for blending jazz and R&B, but she sought to refresh her sound with contemporary influences while remaining true to her roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chaka Khan· Anita Baker· Sade
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Who's Crying Now 4:33
- 2 It's Raining 5:09
- 3 When Love Is New 4:40
- 4 If I Were (In Your Shoes) 3:52
- 5 Rhythm of Romance 4:16
- 6 Shine 4:56
- 7 Hold on, Be Strong 4:05
- 8 A Lot That You Can Do 5:01
- 9 If You'd Only Believe 5:18
- 10 Like the Sun Out of Nowhere 3:15
- 11 Just a Touch 3:32
- 12 Diamante 4:40
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