Victim of Love
Charles Bradley · 2013
40 min · 11 tracks · blues
A rich tapestry of soul and funk, radiating raw emotion through Bradley's powerful and gritty vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Victim of Love — The title track encapsulates Bradley's emotional depth, as he channels vulnerability into a heartfelt exploration of love’s challenges.
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Strictly Reserved for You — This opening track sets the tone for the album, featuring a compelling blend of yearning lyrics and Bradley's soaring vocals that draw listeners in immediately.
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You Put the Flame on It — With its infectious groove and passionate delivery, this song highlights Bradley's ability to fuse joy and pain through soulful melodies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Bradley's powerful vocals and rich instrumentation create a distinctive soul sound that resonates emotionally.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong mid-tempo track that sets a soulful tone, followed by a series of songs that gradually increase in intensity.
- Bradley's vocal delivery is characterized by raw emotion, often employing dynamic shifts between soft verses and powerful choruses.
- Several tracks feature prominent horn arrangements that complement the rhythm section, adding depth to the overall sound.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of raw emotion
- cathartic anthems for heartbreak
- soulful grooves for intimate moments
- reflective tracks for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tunes
- want purely instrumental music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Victim of Love is Charles Bradley's second studio album, released in 2013 following his acclaimed debut No Time for Dreaming. At this point, he was gaining recognition in the soul revival scene, building on the momentum from his previous work and establishing himself as a significant voice in contemporary music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings· Lee Fields· James Hunter
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Strictly Reserved for You 3:43
- 2 You Put the Flame on It 3:48
- 3 Let Love Stand a Chance 3:59
- 4 Victim of Love 3:29
- 5 Love Bug Blues 3:00
- 6 Dusty Blue 3:21
- 7 Confusion 3:44
- 8 Where Do We Go from Here 3:11
- 9 Crying in the Chapel 3:54
- 10 Hurricane 3:32
- 11 Through the Storm 4:42
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