Apparently Unaffected
Maria Mena · 2005
37 min · 14 tracks · pop music
An introspective blend of melodic pop and poignant lyrics that navigate the complexities of love and self-reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Just Hold Me — This track stands out for its heartfelt lyrics and haunting melody, capturing the essence of longing and vulnerability that permeates the album.
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Miss You Love — The song combines a catchy chorus with reflective verses, illustrating the conflict between desire and pain, making it a relatable anthem for many.
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Calm Under the Waves — This closing track encapsulates the album's themes of introspection and resilience, using metaphorical language to convey a sense of acceptance amidst turmoil.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends introspective lyrics with melodic pop, maintaining a cohesive yet varied sound throughout.
What we noticed
- The album features a recurring theme of introspection, with several tracks exploring personal relationships and emotional struggles.
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Three tracks are titled 'If You’ll Stay in My Past' with distinct parts, creating a narrative thread that runs through the album.
- 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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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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- introspective late-night reflections
- short, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing and flow
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Apparently Unaffected is Maria Mena's second studio album, following her debut album, 'Maria Mena,' which had already established her as a promising pop artist in Norway. Released in 2005, this album marked a significant step in her career as it showcased her growth as a songwriter and her ability to connect emotionally with listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Birdy· Lana Del Rey· Daughter
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Internal Dialogue 2:54
- 2 This Bottle of Wine 2:34
- 3 Miss You Love 3:09
- 4 Boytoy Baby 2:52
- 5 If You’ll Stay in My Past (Part 1) 1:09
- 6 He’s Hurting Me 2:22
- 7 Just Hold Me 4:26
- 8 Long Time Coming 2:45
- 9 If You’ll Stay in My Past (Part 2) 1:19
- 10 Nevermind Me 3:55
- 11 These Shoes 1:55
- 12 Our Battles 3:33
- 13 Calm Under the Waves 3:26
- 14 If You’ll Stay in My Past (Part 3) 1:00
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