You Know How to Love Me
Phyllis Hyman · 1979
47 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A lush blend of soul and jazz, infused with Hyman's emotive vocal power over rich instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Know How to Love Me — The title track stands out for its sultry groove and confident lyrics, establishing Hyman as a powerful vocalist capable of conveying deep emotion.
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Some Way — This track showcases Hyman's range and emotional delivery, blending soulful melodies with a jazzy arrangement that highlights her versatility.
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Heavenly — With its romantic lyrics and smooth production, this song encapsulates the essence of classic soul while allowing Hyman's voice to shine.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong vocal performances over rich instrumentation, creating a memorable debut.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestration with strings and horns that create a rich backdrop for Hyman's vocals.
- Each track maintains a consistent mid-tempo groove, with rhythmic variations that keep the listener engaged.
- Hyman's vocal delivery often employs dynamic shifts, moving from soft, intimate moments to powerful crescendos within the same song.
- 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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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove flow
- smooth melodies for intimate moments
- soulful vocals for emotional connection
- for romantic evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy experiences
- prefer fast-paced listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1979, You Know How to Love Me was Phyllis Hyman's debut album under Arista Records after signing with Clive Davis. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from the stage to recorded music, showcasing her vocal prowess and establishing herself as a significant figure in the R&B genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Angela Bofill· Lalah Hathaway· Chaka Khan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Know How to Love Me 7:33
- 2 Some Way 5:09
- 3 Under Your Spell 4:37
- 4 This Feeling Must Be Love 3:44
- 5 But I Love You 3:00
- 6 Heavenly 4:29
- 7 Hold On 4:12
- 8 Give a Little More 4:05
- 9 Complete Me 5:20
- 10 You’re the One 5:24
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