Back in Time
Judith Hill · 2015
41 min · 11 tracks · pop music
A vibrant mix of soulful pop and R&B that celebrates love, resilience, and the joy of living in the moment.
Top tracks — play these first
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As Trains Go By — This opening track introduces the album's themes of journey and reflection, featuring rich instrumentation that complements Hill's emotive delivery.
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Beautiful Life — With an uplifting message and catchy chorus, this song encapsulates the album's optimistic spirit, making it a standout anthem for positivity.
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Cry, Cry, Cry — This track showcases Hill's vocal range and emotional depth, weaving a narrative of heartbreak that resonates powerfully within the context of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong vocal performances and varied tempos but lacks a cohesive narrative flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a mid-tempo track that sets a soulful tone, followed by a more upbeat song that introduces a danceable rhythm.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier energy.
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Angel in the Dark
The lyrics shift from vulnerability to empowerment as the singer confronts their fears with newfound strength.
This progression illustrates a pivotal moment where personal growth is embodied through the transformation in tone and perspective.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 As Trains Go By 4:34
- 2 Turn Up 3:27
- 3 Angel in the Dark 4:07
- 4 Beautiful Life 4:01
- 5 Cure 2:41
- 6 Love Trip 3:01
- 7 My People 2:43
- 8 Wild Tonight 4:17
- 9 Cry, Cry, Cry 5:06
- 10 Jammin’ in the Basement 3:33
- 11 Back in Time 3:45
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