Released 51 years ago this October
Who I Am
David Ruffin · 1975
39 min · 9 tracks · soul
Soulful melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, showcasing emotional depth and Ruffin's powerful vocal delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Walk Away From Love — This track stands out with its emotive delivery and captivating arrangement, becoming a signature song that defines Ruffin's solo career.
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It Takes All Kinds of People to Make a World — A reflective exploration of human diversity, this track highlights Ruffin's ability to blend social commentary with soulful melodies.
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Heavy Love — This song showcases Ruffin's vocal range and emotional intensity, making it a standout moment that resonates with listeners navigating love's complexities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Ruffin's strong vocal delivery and emotional storytelling create a solid yet familiar soul album.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a slow build, layering strings and horns under Ruffin's vocal lines.
- Each song typically follows a verse-chorus structure, with Ruffin's voice taking center stage and emotive backing harmonies supporting him.
- The last three tracks shift to a more introspective tone, slowing the tempo and allowing for deeper lyrical exploration.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Who I Am 4:01
- 2 It Takes All Kinds of People to Make a World 4:25
- 3 Walk Away From Love 5:30
- 4 I’ve Got Nothing but Time 3:23
- 5 The Finger Pointers 3:27
- 6 Wild Honey 4:46
- 7 Heavy Love 4:51
- 8 Statue of a Fool 4:25
- 9 Love Can Be Hazardous to Your Health 4:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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