Released 30 years ago
Total
Total · 1996
56 min · 15 tracks · contemporary R&B
Smooth harmonies blend with contemporary R&B grooves, creating an intimate atmosphere that defines the mid-90s sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kissin' You — This track showcases Total's signature blend of harmonies and sensuality, becoming one of their most recognizable hits that embodies mid-90s R&B.
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No One Else — The song's lush production and heartfelt lyrics highlight the group's vocal prowess, resonating deeply with listeners and leaving a lasting impact on the genre.
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Can't You See — Featuring a memorable hook and strong emotional delivery, this track emphasizes Total's ability to merge catchy melodies with relatable themes of love and longing.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid vocal harmonies and production typical of mid-90s R&B but lacks standout depth for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features mid-tempo tracks that establish a smooth groove, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and interludes.
- Vocal harmonies are layered prominently throughout, with multiple voices often overlapping to create a rich texture.
- 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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6/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Kissin' You
The chorus encapsulates a yearning for closeness while layering harmonies that build in intensity with each repetition.
The use of repetitive phrasing in the chorus enhances its emotional weight, inviting listeners into a moment of vulnerability and desire.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:55
- 2 Do You Know 3:23
- 3 No One Else 4:20
- 4 Whose Is It? (interlude) 2:28
- 5 Kissin' You 4:42
- 6 Do You Think About Us 4:33
- 7 Definition of a Bad Girl (interlude) 1:10
- 8 Can't You See 4:41
- 9 Someone Like You 4:35
- 10 Tell Me 4:37
- 11 Love Is All We Need 4:00
- 12 Don't Ever Change 4:14
- 13 Spend Some Time 4:18
- 14 When Boy Meets Girl 4:18
- 15 No One Else (Puff Daddy remix) 4:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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