Top tracks — play these first
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Shallow Start here — This duet perfectly encapsulates the film's themes of vulnerability and longing, combining powerful vocals with emotional resonance. Its crossover appeal led to widespread acclaim and a Grammy win.
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Always Remember Us This Way — This track highlights Gaga's vocal prowess and songwriting abilities, capturing the bittersweet nature of memories tied to love and loss. Its poignant lyrics evoke deep emotions that resonate with listeners.
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I'll Never Love Again (film version) — 'I'll Never Love Again' serves as a heart-wrenching finale to the film, showcasing Gaga's ability to convey profound sorrow through her voice. The emotional climax encapsulates the journey of the characters beautifully.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The soundtrack blends emotive ballads with dialogue, showcasing Gaga's vocal strength but suffers from uneven pacing.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- emotive ballad appreciation
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative late-night moods
- vocal performance enthusiasts
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — The soundtrack marked a significant transition, showcasing Gaga's acting and vocal prowess.
- Themes
- Hollywood dreams· nostalgic love
- Career context
- When 'A Star Is Born' was released in January 2018, Lady Gaga was transitioning from her previous pop-centric sound to a more grounded, acoustic style. This soundtrack marked her first major film role as an actress, following her critically acclaimed album 'Joanne' from 2016, showcasing her versatility and depth as both a performer and songwriter.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Katy Perry· Rihanna· Sia
Tracklist
- 1 Intro 0:20
- 2 Black Eyes 3:03
- 3 Somewhere Over the Rainbow (dialogue) 0:42
- 4 Fabulous French (dialogue) 0:19
- 5 La Vie en rose 2:59
- 6 I’ll Wait for You (dialogue) 0:19
- 7 Maybe It’s Time 2:39
- 8 Parking Lot (dialogue) 0:31
- 9 Out of Time 2:52
- 10 Alibi 3:03
- 11 Trust Me 0:32
- 12 Shallow Start here 3:35
- 13 First Stop, Arizona (dialogue) 0:10
- 14 Music to My Eyes 3:19
- 15 Diggin’ My Grave 3:57
- 16 I Love You (dialogue) 0:19
- 17 Always Remember Us This Way 3:30
- 18 Unbelievable (dialogue) 0:28
- 19 How Do You Hear It? (dialogue) 0:14
- 20 Look What I Found 2:55
- 21 Memphis (dialogue) 0:24
- 22 Heal Me 3:16
- 23 I Don’t Know What Love Is 2:57
- 24 Vows (dialogue) 0:17
- 25 Is That Alright? 3:11
- 26 SNL (dialogue) 0:13
- 27 Why Did You Do That? 3:04
- 28 Hair Body Face 3:22
- 29 Scene 98 0:35
- 30 Before I Cry 4:18
- 31 Too Far Gone 1:26
- 32 Twelve Notes (dialogue) 1:03
- 33 I’ll Never Love Again (film version) 4:41
- 34 I’ll Never Love Again (extended version) 5:28
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
This Is Acting
Sia
Shares emotive balladry and anthemic pop, reflecting themes of vulnerability and empowerment.
Lover
Taylor Swift
Explores nostalgic love with a mix of heartfelt ballads and vibrant pop production.
Rainbow
Kesha
Combines raw emotional depth with anthemic choruses, capturing themes of resilience and self-discovery.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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