2016 reissue - Maxwell's debut offers up a sophisticated and stylized take on late-'60s and early-'70 soul. Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, and the like are subtly referenced over the course of these 11 tracks of wide-screen soul. Mixing sensual funk with ballad sincerity, Maxwell coolly sings through highlights like "Welcome," "...Til the Cops Come Knockin'," and "Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)." The atmospheric, cool-breeze soundscape comes courtesy of Maxwell and Sade cohort Stuart Mathewman. More expansive and airy sounding than the deep groove and gospel sides by fellow retro-soulster D'Angelo, Urban Hang Suite is destined to become a classic contemporary R&B disc.
| A1 | The Urban Theme | 2:24 |
| A2 | Welcome | 5:17 |
| A3 | Sumthin' Sumthin' | 4:17 |
| B1 | Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder) | 5:46 |
| B2 | Dancewitme | 6:14 |
| B3 | ...Til The Cops Come Knockin' | 6:56 |
| C1 | Whenever Wherever Whatever | 3:45 |
| C2 | Lonely's The Only Company (I & II) | 6:21 |
| C3 | Reunion | 4:53 |
| D1 | Suitelady (The Proposal Jam) | 4:48 |
| D2 | The Suite Theme | 13:47 |
