Animal Heart
Nina Persson · 2014
41 min · 12 tracks · pop music
A blend of introspective pop and rock, driven by lush melodies and contemplative lyrics that explore vulnerability and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Animal Heart — The title track encapsulates the album's central themes of raw emotion and self-discovery, featuring a haunting melody that lingers long after the song ends.
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Burning Bridges for Fuel — This track stands out with its driving rhythm and lyrical exploration of letting go, making it both anthemic and introspective.
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Forgot to Tell You — With its poignant lyrics addressing missed connections, this song showcases Persson's ability to blend vulnerability with catchy hooks effectively.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and emotional depth, though it doesn't significantly reshape its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a mid-tempo pace with lush instrumentation, while the fourth track introduces a more subdued arrangement featuring minimalistic piano.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in 'Catch Me Crying' and 'Silver'.
- The album closes with two tracks that shift to a slower tempo, allowing for a reflective conclusion after the more energetic earlier songs.
- 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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7/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Catch Me Crying
The bridge reveals a moment of stark honesty where the singer confronts feelings of despair directly.
This candid shift in tone marks a pivotal emotional peak within the song, illustrating the internal struggle laid bare.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Animal Heart 4:28
- 2 Burning Bridges for Fuel 4:13
- 3 Dreaming of Houses 3:25
- 4 Clip Your Wings 3:55
- 5 Jungle 3:33
- 6 Food for the Beast 3:20
- 7 Digestif 0:42
- 8 Forgot to Tell You 3:55
- 9 Catch Me Crying 3:17
- 10 The Grand Destruction Game 3:54
- 11 Silver 3:38
- 12 This Is Heavy Metal 2:38
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