# Maxwell — Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)

Maxwell’s Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder) (1996) is No. 6 in our Neo-Soul ranking. The full verdict, and where to hear it.

- **Released:** 1996
- **Label:** Columbia
- **On one list:** Neo-Soul
- **Updated:** 2026-08-29
- **Artist:** [Maxwell](https://waxonia.com/artist/maxwell/)
- **Canonical page:** https://waxonia.com/track/maxwell--ascension-dont-ever-wonder/

## What we say

### No. 6 in [Neo-Soul](https://waxonia.com/genre/neo-soul/)

The most straightforwardly beautiful record in the genre, and the one that proved this was a movement rather than one man in Virginia. Sade's restraint, updated without being diluted.

## Listen

[Search Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/search/Maxwell%20Ascension%20(Don't%20Ever%20Wonder)) · [YouTube Music](https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=D7rm9t5S4uE)

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