Älskar
Nina Nesbitt · 2022
51 min · 16 tracks · rock music
A vibrant blend of folk-pop and rock, exploring themes of love, loss, and self-discovery through introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pressure Makes Diamonds — This track encapsulates the album's central theme of resilience and growth under pressure, featuring a catchy chorus that resonates with listeners navigating life's challenges.
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When You Lose Someone — The emotional weight of this song is palpable, capturing the raw feelings associated with loss through poignant storytelling and vivid imagery.
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Dinner Table — This track stands out for its relatable exploration of family dynamics and connection, underscored by a warm melody that complements its lyrical content.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting but lacks cohesion in its pacing and length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half shifts to more introspective and slower songs.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- The album closes with two acoustic versions of earlier tracks, providing a stripped-down contrast to the preceding full-band arrangements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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
- candid lyrics about personal growth
- intimate melodies for quiet evenings
- emotional resilience in every track
- for solo listening sessions
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 2, 2022, Älskar is Nina Nesbitt's third studio album, following her sophomore effort, The Sun Will Come Up, The Seasons Will Change (2018). This album showcases her evolution as an artist, embracing more personal and mature themes in her songwriting while solidifying her presence in the UK music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lucy Rose· Birdy· Laura Marling
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gaol 1:11
- 2 Teenage Chemistry 2:52
- 3 No Time (For My Life to Suck) 2:33
- 4 Pressure Makes Diamonds 2:42
- 5 Dinner Table 3:30
- 6 When You Lose Someone 3:21
- 7 I Should Be a Bird 3:59
- 8 Colours of You 3:38
- 9 Limited Edition 2:54
- 10 Older Guys 4:14
- 11 Heirlooms 4:28
- 12 Älskar 3:01
- 13 Summer Fling 3:37
- 14 Life's A Bitch 3:01
- 15 Summer Fling (Acoustic version) 3:38
- 16 Life's A Bitch (Acoustic version) 3:05
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