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80
Pacier than her self-titled 2018 debut, the new album is still too long. But lengthiness suits R&B’s slow-burn tendencies: lingering over syllables and songs, letting new albums simmer. It’s a welcome contrast to the hyper-fast capsule pop format dominating the charts.
1mo
80
The happy 90s nostalgia of the British singer-songwriter’s debut yields to the tricksy rhythms and odd magic of her follow-up.
1mo
80
Just in time for the summer season, Ella Mai’s Heart On My Sleeve delivers excellent R&B anthems for those recovering from heartbreak and the hopeless romantics alike.
1mo
80
Admittedly the aural range she executes on the project isn’t massive but it does prove to make a cohesive second album and what she does present shows an incredibly polished sound that doesn’t disappoint after such a monumental first album.
1mo
73
With lush instrumentation and some welcome guest appearances, the follow-up to the UK singer’s breakout debut highlights her sumptuous voice and attention to detail.
1mo
72
Even though some out of character skips are added to Ella Mai’s discography, the album pulls off a rare feat by squeezing opposite ends of the emotional spectrum into one project with equal intensity.
60
All upticks are welcome -- the one with an incongruous Kirk Franklin appearance included -- but slow and low is undeniably the singer's forte.
1mo
NO NUANCE REVIEW
Ella Mai must have capture lightning in a bottle with “Boo’d Up” because nothing else she’s released has come close to be as incredible as that song. I feel like I’m still waiting for Ella to finally arrive, and it’s been four years since her debut. These are perfectly fine songs, but almost all of them I would consider filler on anyone else’s album.
While “Heart On My Sleeve” isn’t anything unique or groundbreaking, it’s still just a really well executed R&B album with some great vocal performances and highlights.
I’ve always seen talent and potential in Ella Mai, but her music never really impressed me and was pretty generic. However, I really enjoyed the singles for this album, as I either really liked or loved all three of them. Because of that, I decided I would check out this album when it came out. ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | Trying 3:17 | 67 |
| 2 | Not Another Love Song 4:15 | 79 |
| 3 | Didn't Say 4:05 feat. Latto | 63 |
| 4 | Break My Heart 3:14 | 64 |
| 5 | Fallen Angel 4:21 | 69 |
| 6 | How 3:38 feat. Roddy Ricch | 63 |
| 7 | Pieces 3:18 | 70 |
| 8 | DFMU 3:17 | 74 |
| 9 | Hide 3:28 | 66 |
| 10 | Power Of A Woman 3:33 | 54 |
| 11 | A Mess 3:53 feat. Lucky Daye | 75 |
| 12 | Feels Like 3:19 | 64 |
| 13 | Leave You Alone 3:29 | 70 |
| 14 | Sink or Swim 3:54 | 66 |
| 15 | Fading Out 3:34 | 63 |
Total Length: 54 minutes
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Added on: March 28, 2022