Released 7 years ago this November
Champion (Bishop Briggs album)
Bishop Briggs · 2019
28 min · 10 tracks · indie pop
An exhilarating blend of indie pop and dance music, with powerful vocals and pulsating beats that energize and uplift.
Top tracks — play these first
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Champion — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and empowerment, showcasing Briggs' soaring vocal delivery over an infectious beat.
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Tattooed on My Heart — This track highlights emotional vulnerability while combining catchy melodies with introspective lyrics, demonstrating Briggs' artistry beyond just energetic anthems.
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Jekyll & Hide — A standout for its dynamic shifts in tempo and tone, this song explores the duality of human nature through vivid imagery and compelling production.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic pop with introspective moments, showcasing strong vocals but lacking overall cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a high energy level with driving beats and anthemic choruses, while the second half introduces more introspective themes and slower tempos.
- Vocals are prominently featured throughout, often layered with harmonies that enhance the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- Several tracks incorporate electronic elements, such as synths and programmed drums, which create a danceable atmosphere.
- 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
- pulsating beats for energizing moments
- short bursts of emotional intensity
- anthems for personal empowerment
- uplifting tracks for resilience
- for quick pick-me-ups
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, meditative experiences
- seek slow, reflective tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 8, 2019, 'Champion' is Bishop Briggs' first full-length album following a series of successful EPs. By this point in her career, she had garnered significant attention from hits like 'River' and was prepared to solidify her artistic identity with a cohesive body of work.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Still Love You 1:23
- 2 Can You Hear Me Now? 2:59
- 3 Champion 2:53
- 4 Tattooed on My Heart 3:21
- 5 Someone Else 3:31
- 6 Jekyll & Hide 3:16
- 7 Lonely 3:00
- 8 Wild 2:24
- 9 My Shine 3:12
- 10 I Tried (demo) 2:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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