Top tracks — play these first
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Clap Your Hands Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Breathe Me — This track encapsulates Sia's hauntingly introspective style, combining delicate instrumentation with deeply personal lyrics that resonate with listeners.
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Titanium — As one of Sia's most recognizable songs, Titanium features powerful themes of resilience paired with soaring melodies, marking a high point in her career.
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The Girl You Lost to Cocaine — This track stands out for its candid exploration of addiction and heartbreak, showcasing Sia's ability to blend vulnerability with catchy hooks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This compilation highlights Sia's evolution but lacks cohesive flow due to repeated tracks.
What we noticed
- Several songs utilize electronic production elements, with layered vocals and prominent beats that create a dynamic sound.
- The track 'Titanium' stands out as a high-energy anthem, contrasting with more introspective pieces like 'Breathe Me'.
- The sequencing includes multiple versions of 'Buttons', which may disrupt the flow for listeners expecting distinct tracks.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- reflective late-night moods
- infectious energy bursts
- uplifting anthemic moments
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This compilation marks Sia's transition to mainstream success, featuring major hits.
- Career context
- Released in 2012, Best Of... serves as a retrospective compilation during Sia's transition from an indie artist to mainstream recognition. Following her breakthrough album We Are Born in 2010, this collection consolidates her earlier work while introducing new audiences to her unique sound and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bat for Lashes· Lana Del Rey· Florence + the Machine
Tracklist
- 1 Clap Your Hands Start here 3:58
- 2 The Girl You Lost to Cocaine 2:40
- 3 Destiny 3:47
- 4 Buttons 3:16
- 5 Day Too Soon 4:23
- 6 Numb 4:40
- 7 Where I Belong 4:43
- 8 Breathe Me 4:35
- 9 Sweet Potato 4:00
- 10 Bring Night 2:57
- 11 My Love 5:14
- 12 Titanium 3:57
- 13 You’ve Changed 3:11
- 14 I Go to Sleep 3:46
- 15 The Fight 3:37
- 16 Soon We’ll Be Found 4:20
- 17 Taken for Granted 4:34
- 18 Buttons (CSS mix) 3:26
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Lungs
Florence + the Machine
Shares a dramatic vocal delivery and anthemic production, exploring themes of love and personal struggle.
Two Suns
Bat for Lashes
Combines ethereal vocals with electronic elements, reflecting introspective narratives and emotional depth.
Lights
Ellie Goulding
Features soaring melodies and synth-driven pop, focusing on personal experiences and emotional resonance.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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