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A Little Happiness

Aimee Allen · 2009

40 min · 11 tracks · punk rock

Bright melodies and catchy hooks intertwine with raw, punk-infused energy, creating an uplifting yet introspective sonic landscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Save Me — This track encapsulates the album’s emotional core, balancing vulnerability with infectious energy, making it relatable for listeners grappling with their own struggles.
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    Change In Weather — Opening the album, this track sets the tone with its catchy chorus and upbeat instrumentation, introducing themes of change and resilience that permeate the record.
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    A Little Happiness — The title track serves as a manifesto of sorts, emphasizing the pursuit of joy amidst chaos, showcasing Allen's lyrical depth and melodic sensibility.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features energetic melodies and varied tempos but lacks standout depth and cohesion.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks maintain a high energy level with driving rhythms and bright melodies, while the fourth track introduces a slower tempo.
  • The album closes with a more introspective tone in the last two tracks, creating a contrast to the earlier upbeat songs.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Change In Weather 2:59
  • 2 Save Me 4:04
  • 3 On Vacation 3:20
  • 4 Crazy 3:26
  • 5 Calling The Maker 4:04
  • 6 Santeria 3:25
  • 7 Silence is Violence 3:37
  • 8 La La Land 2:57
  • 9 A Little Happiness 3:18
  • 10 Lean Into Me 4:05
  • 11 God Talks 4:56

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