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Angel by the Wings — This title track serves as a powerful anthem of hope and resilience, showcasing Sia's ability to convey deep emotion through her vocal performance and lyrical imagery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The song's strong composition and emotional delivery create a memorable experience, particularly within its cinematic context.
What we noticed
- The song features a slow build with layered vocal harmonies that reach a climactic peak in the chorus.
- The structure follows a traditional verse-chorus format, but the bridge introduces a shift in dynamics that enhances emotional impact.
- 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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10/10
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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — The song gained recognition from its placement in a notable film, enhancing Sia's profile.
- Themes
- cinematic resilience· overcoming adversity· emotional uplift
- Career context
- By the time 'Angel by the Wings' was released in December 2016, Sia had firmly established herself as a major pop artist following the success of her previous album, '1000 Forms of Fear'. This track is part of the soundtrack for the film 'Lion', further showcasing her ability to create music that resonates with cinematic storytelling and emotional narratives.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bat for Lashes· Lana Del Rey· Florence + the Machine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Angel by the Wings 5:19
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful
Florence + the Machine
Shares anthemic qualities and emotional depth with ethereal vocals and lush instrumentation.
The Haunted Man
Bat for Lashes
Explores themes of hope and resilience through atmospheric soundscapes and evocative lyrics.
Honeymoon
Lana Del Rey
Combines cinematic production with haunting melodies and a sense of yearning similar to Sia's work.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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