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Released 20 years ago

Act Three

G4 · 2006

46 min · 13 tracks · pop music

A harmonious blend of classical and contemporary pop, showcasing powerful vocal arrangements with emotional depth.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Somebody to Love — This track exemplifies G4's ability to reinterpret a classic rock ballad with operatic flair, showcasing their vocal range and emotional delivery.
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    Amazing Grace — G4's rendition transforms this well-known hymn into an uplifting anthem, highlighting their harmonious blend and the impact of their vocal dynamics.
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    Old and Wise — This poignant cover features a haunting arrangement that underscores the group's ability to convey deep emotion through layered vocals.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

G4's second album effectively blends classical and pop elements, though it relies heavily on familiar material.

What we noticed

  • The album features a sequence of classic songs, each reinterpreted with G4's vocal harmonies, creating a cohesive theme around familiar melodies.
  • Tracks like 'Volare' and 'Somebody to Love' showcase dynamic shifts in tempo and intensity, alternating between powerful crescendos and softer passages.
  • The final three tracks slow down significantly, providing a reflective conclusion that contrasts with the more energetic earlier selections.
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
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Somebody to Love

    The transition into the soaring chorus introduces a shift in intensity that elevates the emotional stakes of the song.

    This dynamic change not only showcases the group's vocal prowess but also deepens the listener's connection to the longing expressed in the lyrics.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Volare 3:16
  • 2 Somebody to Love 4:06
  • 3 Danny Boy 4:17
  • 4 O sole mio 3:19
  • 5 Amazing Grace 2:58
  • 6 No Matter What 3:42
  • 7 I Don’t Like Mondays 3:51
  • 8 Crazy 3:34
  • 9 Cavatina 4:27
  • 10 Toreador 3:00
  • 11 Old and Wise 3:38
  • 12 We’ll Meet Again 3:12
  • 13 Silent Night 2:54

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