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Essar
R&B / Soul · 1984 · 9 tracks · 41m

Essar

Smokey Robinson

Glossy mid-80s soul defined by shimmering DX7 synthesizers and Smokey's timeless falsetto. A high-fidelity, nocturnal exploration of romantic longing.

May 21, 1984 · Tamla

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A sleek, nocturnal blend of romantic longing and high-tech 80s sophistication.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks · 41m
01
And I Don't Love You
5:20
02
Train of Thought
4:55
03
I Can't Find
6:15
04
Why Are You Running From My Love
4:20
05
Gone Forever
3:10
06
Close Encounters of the First Kind
4:35
07
Little Girl Little Girl
5:12
08
Girl I'm Standing There
4:25
09
Driving Thru Life in the Fast Lane
3:32
Moments Worth Listening For
The way the crystalline synth pads on 'I Can't Find' stretch out for over six minutes, creating a hypnotic digital landscape.
The transition into the Larry Levan-favored dub textures of 'And I Don't Love You' where the rhythm section takes center stage.
Smokey's effortless leap into his highest register during the bridge of 'Little Girl Little Girl' against a backdrop of gated reverb drums.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Essar sound next to the rest of Smokey Robinson's catalogue?

Digital Clarity+1.7σ

The production is pushed notably harder into digital clarity than this artist usually allows.

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