I hadn't heard of Kate before I heard about this and gave it a go and since then I ended up listening to this album non-stop for weeks. It's hip hop/spoken word with minimalist beats at times that play second fiddle to the lyrics. Her flow is unique and her word choice, on occasions using alteration, works brilliantly and you can tell more thought was put into this than most lyrics. Those features add to the force and impact of the lyrics on songs like 'Tunnel Vision'. Many topics are covered including climate change, poverty, corruption, alcoholism and immigration/war among others. As a side note, 'Whoops' reminds me of something 'The Streets' would make. I don't love everything but when it works it's unique and compelling. Beats: ★★★☆ Bars: ★★★★★ Best Tracks: Lionmouth Door Knocker, Europe Is Lost, Perfect Coffee, Tunnel Vision.

I gave this 3/5 stars at first but all I've done is listen to it, mainly the songs mentioned below, so I thought it deserved a bit extra. The album is a concept album of sorts about a relationship and it works pretty well from start to finish. It debuted on the Billboard 200 at #2 and along with some recent R&B albums like Joe's, Brian McKnight's, Bobby Valentino's & Ne-Yo's it's solid. And if you like those artists mentioned, this is worth a try. Best Tracks: I'm Coming Home, Please Don't Go, I Hate U, Who Dat.

Some of this is very R. Kellyesque, particularly track three 'One Man' - feels almost identical to an R. Kelly song I can't put my finger on at the moment. Like other Tank albums, there is some quality but it is spread around, and you have to find it, and as this is his longest album to date, this intensifies those comments. Some of the beats are more hip hop influenced than we've seen on his most recent albums. Tracks such as 'I Wanna Be That', 'Club', and 'Let Me Live' go for something more club orientated, but with producers like Irv Gotti, Mannie Fresh, Rodney Jerkins providing beats it isn't a surprise that has happened. A lot of the ballads lack that build up needed as well to make you want to listen for four minutes. The most interesting thing in the beats is the Minnie Riperton's 'Lovin' You' sample in 'Make Me Wanna Sing'. Not bad, but not enough of these sixteen tracks stand out. Best Tracks: One Man, Make Me Wanna Sing, Let Me Live, Better Man, I Still Believe

This album had been pushed back quite a few times but it finally sees the light of day. It's somewhat hit or miss from Tank, like his last album, but there is enough good stuff here, also like his last album. The singles, 'Sex Music' and 'Emergency', both work due to the choruses particularly, the penultimate 'You Mean That Much' is also a stand out with the Bonnie Raitt cover 'I Can't Make You Love Me', 'Keep It 100' and 'Scream' not being too far behind. The rest of the songs fail to do too much for me including the two featuring Chris Brown and Drake. However, as the good tracks seem spread-around, it helps the album flow - In saying this though the intros make you forget how short this album is - there are only ten full tracks here. Tank probably doesn't have the vocal range of some others doing R&B but he is a good emotive singer/songwriter and if you like artists like Joe, Avant, Ginuwine and so on, and/or enjoyed 'Sex, Love & Pain', this is worth hearing for the best R&B it offers. Best Songs: Sex Music, Emergency, Keep It 100, You Mean That Much, On My Way.

Not a great album, and having heard Tank's other albums it's fair to say Tank improved from here. There isn't much to go back to. The ballads on the whole aren't anything special as aren't the upbeat tracks. The second half of this from 'Slowly' is probably the better portion of the album. Best Tracks: Lady on My Block, Maybe I Deserve, Kill 4 You