Is Try It on My Own a good place to start with Whitney Houston?

Yes, Try It on My Own is recommended as a starting point for new Whitney Houston listeners. A collection of vibrant remixes that breathe new life into a classic song, showcasing Whitney's powerful vocal prowess and emotional depth. In 2003, Whitney Houston released 'Try It on My Own' as a standalone single following her acclaimed album 'Just Whitney'. At this point in her career, she was navigating personal challenges while still demonstrating her iconic status in the music industry.

Who is Try It on My Own for?

Try It on My Own works well if you're into danceable beats for social gatherings, short bursts of energetic remixes and uplifting vibes for celebration.

How many songs are on Try It on My Own?

Try It on My Own has 5 tracks, running approximately 26 minutes.

Try It on My Own

Whitney Houston · 2003

26 min · 5 tracks · pop music

A collection of vibrant remixes that breathe new life into a classic song, showcasing Whitney's powerful vocal prowess and emotional depth.

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Top tracks — play these first

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On My Own (radio edit) Start here — This radio edit encapsulates the emotional essence of the original song while being polished for mainstream appeal, highlighting Whitney's commanding vocals.
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On My Own (MaUVe remix) — The MaUVe remix reinterprets the track with an upbeat tempo and fresh electronic elements, creating a danceable version that reinvigorates the original's sentiment.
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On My Own (Maurice’s Nu Soul radio mix) — This mix incorporates soulful instrumentation and smooth rhythms, showcasing Houston's versatility as it bridges R&B with contemporary sounds.

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 remixes showcase Houston's vocals but lack cohesive flow as a single work.

What we noticed

The single features five different remixes of the same song, each with distinct production styles that highlight various aspects of the original track.
The first track is a radio edit that maintains a pop structure, while subsequent remixes introduce varying tempos and electronic elements.
Each remix emphasizes Whitney Houston's vocal performance differently, with some focusing on rhythm and others on melodic embellishments.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 3/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

danceable beats for social gatherings
short bursts of energetic remixes
uplifting vibes for celebration
focused listening with vocal showcases

Maybe skip if you

seeking long-form musical journeys
prefer immediate, straightforward tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — A solid single that showcases Houston's vocal prowess but isn't a primary catalog highlight.
Themes: urban contemporary resilience· club culture adaptation· personal independence struggle
Career context: In 2003, Whitney Houston released 'Try It on My Own' as a standalone single following her acclaimed album 'Just Whitney'. At this point in her career, she was navigating personal challenges while still demonstrating her iconic status in the music industry.
Stylistic neighbors: Mariah Carey· Toni Braxton· Aretha Franklin