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Released 26 years ago this October

10

Enuff Z'nuff · 2000

49 min · 13 tracks · hard rock

Melodic hard rock intertwines with introspective lyrics and catchy hooks, reflecting a blend of vulnerability and bravado.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Fly Away — This track encapsulates the album's melodic spirit with soaring choruses and a reflective narrative, showcasing the band's pop-rock sensibilities.
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    Suicide — Addressing heavy themes, this song stands out for its candid exploration of mental health struggles, marking a significant moment in their discography.
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    Everything Works If You Let It — The upbeat nature and optimistic message of this track provide a counterbalance to some of the darker themes present in other songs on the album.
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    Your Heart’s No Good…but I Love Your Face — This track blends humor with sincerity, highlighting the band's knack for clever lyrics and catchy melodies that define their unique style.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

43 /100
Lowland
Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album balances catchy hooks with introspective lyrics but lacks a strong cohesive flow.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with prominent guitar riffs, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes and slower tempos.
  • Several songs incorporate layered harmonies and call-and-response vocals, particularly in the choruses, enhancing their melodic appeal.
  • The track 'Suicide' stands out with its raw emotional delivery, contrasting sharply with the more polished sound of surrounding tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo progression
  • catchy hooks and melodies
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • playful and vibrant atmosphere

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, '10' was Enuff Z'nuff's fifth studio album, coming after their 1999 release 'Paranormal.' By this point, the band was navigating a shift in the hard rock landscape while trying to maintain their signature sound amidst changing musical trends.
Stylistic neighbors
The Darkness· Trixie Mattel· Honeymoon Suite

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 There Goes My Heart 3:30
  • 2 Fly Away 5:16
  • 3 The Beast 3:31
  • 4 Your Heart’s No Good…but I Love Your Face 3:56
  • 5 Wake Up 4:43
  • 6 What Can I Do? 4:21
  • 7 Suicide 2:35
  • 8 Alright 3:03
  • 9 Holiday 3:19
  • 10 Bang On 4:00
  • 11 The Jean Genie 4:11
  • 12 Everything Works If You Let It 3:15
  • 13 No Place to Go 4:03

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