Whatcha Been Doing
Lutricia McNeal · 1999
38 min · 11 tracks · pop music
A vibrant fusion of pop and R&B that showcases soaring vocals over smooth, melodic grooves.
Top tracks — play these first
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365 Days — This track opens the album with an infectious energy, combining heartfelt lyrics about longing with a vibrant melody that sets the tone for McNeal's artistic style.
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Fly Away — The uplifting theme of escape and freedom resonates throughout this song, showcasing McNeal's vocal range and ability to convey emotion through melody.
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Kissing You Goodbye — This ballad highlights McNeal's soulful delivery and emotional depth, making it a standout moment that captures the essence of love and loss.
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(Always) On My Mind — A cover that reinterprets a classic love song, McNeal infuses it with her signature style, demonstrating her versatility as an artist while paying homage to the original.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong vocal performances and catchy melodies but lacks depth for long-term engagement.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and strong hooks, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that shifts the album's energy.
- Vocals are layered with harmonies throughout, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the melodic appeal of each song.
- Several tracks utilize a call-and-response structure between McNeal's lead vocals and backing singers, creating a dynamic interaction.
- 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
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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Kissing You Goodbye
The bridge introduces a poignant shift where acceptance replaces heartache as the narrator reflects on moving forward after loss.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 365 Days 3:19
- 2 Fly Away 3:49
- 3 When the Morning Comes 3:26
- 4 Butterflies 3:33
- 5 I Never Said I Love You 3:30
- 6 Everything 3:43
- 7 Kissing You Goodbye 3:44
- 8 Being With You 3:17
- 9 (Always) On My Mind 3:43
- 10 Crazy Love 3:22
- 11 Whatcha Been Doing 3:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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