When I Get Home
Solange Knowles · 2019
38 min · 19 tracks · hip-hop
A kaleidoscopic blend of soul and rhythm, steeped in personal reflection and cultural identity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Almeda — This track stands out for its celebration of Black culture, intertwining lush instrumentation with poignant lyrics that reflect community and identity.
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Stay Flo — With its infectious groove, this song encapsulates the album's spirit of resilience and self-empowerment while highlighting Solange's distinctive vocal style.
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My Skin My Logo — This track delves into themes of self-acceptance and cultural pride, showcasing Solange's introspective lyrics against a backdrop of rich musical textures.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's innovative structure and rich textures create a unique listening experience that rewards repeated plays.
What we noticed
- The album features a series of interludes that create a conversational flow between the tracks, enhancing the thematic continuity.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that build on rhythmic patterns, creating a rich sonic texture.
- The use of unconventional song structures is evident, with some tracks lacking traditional choruses and instead focusing on mood and atmosphere.
- 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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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- dynamic flow with interludes
- introspective listening experiences
- short, immersive track moments
- contemplative late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When I Get Home is Solange Knowles' follow-up to her critically acclaimed album A Seat at the Table, released in 2016. By 2019, she had established herself as a defining voice in contemporary R&B and a pivotal figure in discussions around Black identity. This album further solidified her artistic vision through its experimental approach and personal storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Janelle Monáe· Erykah Badu· SZA
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Things I Imagined 1:59
- 2 S McGregor (interlude) 0:16
- 3 Down With the Clique 3:42
- 4 Way to the Show 2:55
- 5 Can I Hold the Mic (interlude) 0:21
- 6 Stay Flo 2:55
- 7 Dreams 2:28
- 8 Nothing Without Intention (interlude) 0:23
- 9 Almeda 3:56
- 10 Time (Is) 3:39
- 11 My Skin My Logo 2:55
- 12 We Deal With the Freak’n (intermission) 0:31
- 13 Jerrod 3:02
- 14 Binz 1:51
- 15 Beltway 1:41
- 16 Exit Scott (interlude) 1:01
- 17 Sound of Rain 3:05
- 18 Not Screwed! (interlude) 0:22
- 19 I'm a Witness 1:51
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