4 — 2011

A soulful, mature pop-R&B record of craft over singles. Warm and acclaimed. A creative turning point. Not the headline release, but a genuine highlight.

On vinyl: Released during the vinyl resurgence — new copies are readily available from most record shops.

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2. 2
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3. 3
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4. 4
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5. 5
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