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Tough Love

Jessie Ware · 2014

58 min · 15 tracks · R&B

A sultry blend of R&B grooves and pop sensibilities that showcases emotional depth and vocal prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • emotional connection to lyrics
  • late-night contemplative moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2014, 'Tough Love' is Jessie Ware's second album, following her critically acclaimed debut, 'Devotion.' At this point in her career, Ware was establishing herself as a prominent voice in contemporary R&B, building on the momentum from her first album's success and evolving her sound further.
Stylistic neighbors
Sade· Lianne La Havas· Kali Uchis
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tough Love 3:28
  • 2 You & I (Forever) 3:59
  • 3 Cruel 3:54
  • 4 Say You Love Me 4:18
  • 5 Sweetest Song 3:27
  • 6 Kind Of... Sometimes... Maybe 3:34
  • 7 Want Your Feeling 4:21
  • 8 Pieces 3:27
  • 9 Keep on Lying 3:31
  • 10 Champagne Kisses 3:22
  • 11 Desire 3:15
  • 12 All on You 5:13
  • 13 Share It All 4:20
  • 14 The Way We Are 3:31
  • 15 Midnight Caller 4:40

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