Time to Make You Mine cover

Time to Make You Mine

Lisa Stansfield · 1991

19 min · 4 tracks · pop music

A fusion of soulful melodies and infectious pop beats, radiating the exuberance of early '90s dance music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Time to Make You Mine — The title track encapsulates the essence of the album with its catchy hooks and vibrant production, showcasing Stansfield's powerful vocal delivery.
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    All Around the World — This hit single exemplifies Stansfield's signature sound, blending soulful lyrics with an irresistible melody that contributed to its commercial success.
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    Time to Make You Mine (Sugar Lips mix) — This remix adds a fresh twist to the original track, emphasizing the danceable elements that resonate with club audiences while maintaining Stansfield's vocal strength.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The record blends infectious pop beats with soulful melodies but lacks depth for lasting engagement.

What we noticed

  • The title track features a prominent horn section that drives the rhythm, while the verses are built around a steady four-on-the-floor beat.
  • The final track, 'All Around the World', shifts to a more laid-back groove, contrasting with the upbeat nature of the other tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This single marked Lisa Stansfield's rise in popularity and solidified her solo career.
Career context
Released in 1991, 'Time to Make You Mine' marked Lisa Stansfield's entry into her solo career after achieving success with her debut album, 'Affection', in 1989. The album reflects a pivotal moment in her evolution as an artist, showcasing her ability to blend pop and soul while capturing the vibrant sound of the early '90s.
Stylistic neighbors
Sade· Annie Lennox· Toni Braxton

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Time to Make You Mine 4:11
  • 2 Time to Make You Mine (Sugar Lips mix) 5:40
  • 3 Time to Make You Mine (Push & Slide mix) 5:29
  • 4 All Around the World 4:34

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