Another Day
Lene Marlin · 2003
43 min · 10 tracks · folk music
Melodic folk-pop intertwines introspective lyrics with Lene Marlin's soothing vocals, creating an intimate listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Another Day — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and hope while showcasing Marlin's signature melodic style and emotive vocal delivery.
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You Weren’t There — This song stands out for its poignant exploration of absence and longing, highlighted by its haunting melody and reflective lyrics that resonate deeply.
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My Love — A tender ballad that demonstrates Marlin's ability to convey vulnerability and sincerity, making it one of the most memorable tracks on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines melodic folk-pop with introspective lyrics, creating an intimate yet familiar sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a steady acoustic guitar rhythm, setting a reflective tone for the following songs.
- Several tracks, such as 'Sorry' and 'My Love,' utilize layered vocal harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The final track, 'Story,' concludes with a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of introspection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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8/10
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
- reflective emotional explorations
- long, immersive listening sessions
- contemplative late-night vibes
- gentle storytelling journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Another Day' was released in 2003, Lene Marlin had already achieved commercial success with her debut album, 'Playing My Game,' which made her a household name in Norway. This sophomore effort marked a significant moment for her as it sought to expand her sound and lyrical maturity following her initial breakthrough.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Norah Jones· Lisa Hannigan· Birdy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Another Day 4:09
- 2 Faces 3:36
- 3 You Weren’t There 3:33
- 4 From This Day 4:39
- 5 Sorry 3:53
- 6 My Love 4:32
- 7 Whatever It Takes 3:46
- 8 Fight Against the Hours 6:24
- 9 Disguise 3:51
- 10 Story 5:31
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