Top tracks — play these first
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Break It Up — This opening track sets the tone with its energetic beats and relatable themes of love and heartbreak, encapsulating Rossa's ability to blend emotion with danceable rhythms.
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Cinta Dalam Hidupku — This song features poignant lyrics about enduring love, showcasing Rossa's vocal prowess and emotional delivery, making it a standout ballad on the album.
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Till My Heart Stops Beating — With its contemporary production and heartfelt lyrics, this track illustrates Rossa's artistic growth while appealing to both pop and R&B audiences.
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Firefly — The melodic structure and uplifting message in this track highlight Rossa's versatility, making it a fan favorite and a testament to her songwriting skills.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a mix of electronic and soulful elements but lacks a strong cohesive narrative throughout.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature upbeat electronic production with prominent synth lines, while the fourth track shifts to a slower tempo and acoustic instrumentation.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the interaction between Rossa's lead vocals and background harmonies.
- The album closes with a gradual build-up in 'Firefly', where layers of instrumentation are added progressively, culminating in a rich sonic texture.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- mid-tempo flow for easy listening
- heartfelt emotion in every track
- vibrant energy for uplifting moments
- for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of intense dynamics
- prefer long, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2017, A New Chapter marked Rossa's return after a three-year hiatus following her successful album, Heart to Heart (2014). This album showcases her evolution as an artist, incorporating various genres while maintaining her signature emotional resonance. At this point in her career, Rossa was already a prominent figure in the Indonesian music scene, known for her powerful vocals and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dua Lipa· Jessie Ware· Tinashe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Break It Up 3:46
- 2 Bukan Maksudku 3:44
- 3 Tlah Mencoba 3:33
- 4 Cinta Dalam Hidupku 3:48
- 5 Satu Hal Yang Bodoh 3:34
- 6 Till My Heart Stops Beating 4:26
- 7 Jangan Hilangkan Dia 4:18
- 8 Body Speak 3:15
- 9 Firefly 3:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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