Weekend
Kenny Lattimore · 2001
46 min · 11 tracks · jazz
Smooth melodies intertwine with lush instrumentation, showcasing Lattimore's soulful vocals and romantic lyricism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Weekend — The title track captures the album's essence with its infectious groove and celebratory themes of love and togetherness, making it a standout anthem for romantic evenings.
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Baby You're the One — This track showcases Lattimore's vocal range and emotional depth, blending smooth jazz influences with heartfelt lyrics that speak to unwavering devotion.
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Can You Feel Me — With its soulful delivery and poignant lyrics, this song highlights Lattimore’s ability to convey vulnerability while exploring the complexities of love and connection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases smooth jazz elements and consistent vocal delivery, but lacks standout compositions or significant innovation.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of smooth jazz instrumentation, with lush strings and soft percussion accompanying the vocals throughout.
- Each track maintains a mid-tempo groove, with no significant tempo shifts that might disrupt the overall flow of the album.
- Lattimore's vocal delivery is prominent in every track, often layered with harmonies that enhance the romantic themes present in the lyrics.
- 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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5/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo romantic vibes
- for intimate evenings
- smooth melodies for relaxation
- soulful vocals for emotional connection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Weekend was Kenny Lattimore's second studio album, following his self-titled debut in 1996. At this point in his career, he was establishing himself as a prominent figure in contemporary R&B, building on the success of his previous work and expanding his audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian McKnight· Joe· Luther Vandross
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Weekend 4:38
- 2 Baby You're the One 4:16
- 3 Come to Me 4:32
- 4 Can You Feel Me 4:55
- 5 If Love Is What You Want 4:26
- 6 Lately 4:19
- 7 Don't Deserve 3:51
- 8 Right Down to It 4:11
- 9 The Things I'll Do 3:53
- 10 Who 4:12
- 11 Healing 2:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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