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Released 10 years ago

All I Need

Foxes · 2016

55 min · 16 tracks · electronic music

A vibrant mix of synth-driven pop and heartfelt lyrics creates an engaging emotional landscape throughout the album.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Better Love — This track highlights Foxes' signature blend of soaring vocals and electronic production, encapsulating themes of yearning and hope. Its catchy chorus and driving beat make it a standout anthem.
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    Cruel — With its infectious melody and introspective lyrics, 'Cruel' captures the emotional turmoil of love lost. The track's dynamic shifts between verses and chorus emphasize the conflict in the narrative.
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    All I Need — 'All I Need' serves as the album's emotional centerpiece, showcasing vulnerability through heartfelt lyrics paired with lush instrumentation that elevates its poignant message about dependency and longing.

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

The album showcases solid songwriting and production but doesn't significantly stand out in its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a tone before transitioning into mid-tempo pop songs.
  • Several tracks feature layered synths and vocal harmonies, creating a rich soundscape that evolves throughout the record.
  • The final track is a reprise of the intro, bringing the album full circle and providing a sense of closure.
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
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • heartfelt melodies for emotional connection
  • consistent flow with satisfying resolutions
  • vibrant sound for uplifting moods

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek standalone singles experience

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album solidified Foxes' reputation in the indie pop scene.
Career context
Released in 2016, 'All I Need' is Foxes' second studio album, following her acclaimed debut 'Glorious.' At this point in her career, she was establishing herself as a significant voice in the indie pop scene, building on the commercial success of her earlier work and collaborations.
Stylistic neighbors
Chvrches· Ellie Goulding· Muna

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rise Up (intro) 0:59
  • 2 Better Love 3:35
  • 3 Body Talk 3:30
  • 4 Cruel 3:47
  • 5 If You Leave Me Now 4:51
  • 6 Amazing 3:49
  • 7 Devil Side 3:59
  • 8 Feet Don't Fail Me Now 3:24
  • 9 Wicked Love 3:15
  • 10 Scar 3:08
  • 11 Money 3:14
  • 12 On My Way 4:22
  • 13 Shoot Me Down 3:38
  • 14 Lose My Cool 3:22
  • 15 All I Need 3:49
  • 16 Rise Up (reprise) 2:36

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