Break Up
Scarlett Johansson · 2009
28 min · 9 tracks · pop music
A blend of intimate pop melodies interwoven with melancholic lyrics, showcasing emotional vulnerability and raw honesty.
Top tracks — play these first
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Relator — This opening track features a catchy chorus and playful back-and-forth vocal dynamics between Johansson and Yorn that set the tone for the album's explorative nature.
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Wear and Tear — In this poignant ballad, Johansson's vulnerable delivery highlights themes of heartache and longing, encapsulating the emotional core of the album.
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I Am the Cosmos — A cover of Chris Bell's classic, this track stands out with its lush arrangement and earnest vocal interplay, marking a moment of reflection within the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features varied tempos and shared vocals but lacks strong cohesion and memorable songwriting.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate sparse instrumentation, allowing the vocals and lyrics to take center stage, particularly in 'I Don't Know What to Do' and 'Clean.'
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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4/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- intimate reflections on heartbreak
- short bursts of emotional honesty
- melancholic melodies for quiet moments
- cathartic release through vulnerability
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, energetic tracks
- want lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Break Up' was released in September 2009, Scarlett Johansson was transitioning from her successful acting career into music. This album followed her debut musical effort, 'Anywhere I Lay My Head,' and marked her continued exploration of a pop sound paired with introspective songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lana Del Rey· Bat for Lashes· FKA twigs
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Relator 2:33
- 2 Wear and Tear 3:22
- 3 I Don't Know What to Do 3:29
- 4 Search Your Heart 3:01
- 5 Blackie's Dead 2:37
- 6 I Am the Cosmos 2:46
- 7 Shampoo 3:03
- 8 Clean 3:48
- 9 Someday 4:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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