Begin to Look Around
Gretta Ray · 2021
53 min · 15 tracks
A tapestry of introspective lyrics and lush melodies, weaving personal growth with universal themes of love and self-discovery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bigger Than Me — This track encapsulates the album's exploration of self-worth and ambition through a catchy chorus that invites listeners to reflect on their own lives.
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Human — With its heartfelt lyrics and emotional delivery, this song serves as a poignant reminder of vulnerability in the face of societal expectations.
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Cherish — This track stands out for its evocative imagery and delicate production, highlighting the importance of treasuring fleeting moments in life.
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 but lacks a fully cohesive flow throughout its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually in intensity, while the second half shifts to more reflective and subdued themes.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- The lyrics often employ personal anecdotes that connect to broader themes, inviting listeners to engage with their own experiences.
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Becoming 0:31
- 2 Bigger Than Me 3:41
- 3 Passion 3:39
- 4 Happenstance 3:39
- 5 Human 3:39
- 6 The Brink 3:40
- 7 Paris 3:56
- 8 Cherish 3:25
- 9 The Cure 3:49
- 10 Readymade 3:41
- 11 It’s Almost Christmas in Philly 3:33
- 12 Worldly‐Wise 4:00
- 13 Learning You 4:12
- 14 Love Me Right 4:19
- 15 Care Less 3:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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