Released 20 years ago
Changes
Lisa Miskovsky · 2006
52 min · 12 tracks · pop music
A blend of introspective pop melodies and rock-infused energy, exploring themes of loss and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mary — This track stands out with its haunting melody and poignant lyrics about longing and self-reflection, encapsulating the album's emotional core.
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California Heart — Combining upbeat rhythms with reflective lyrics, this song showcases Miskovsky's ability to juxtapose lightness with deeper themes, making it a fan favorite.
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Sweet Misery — With its rich instrumentation and evocative storytelling, this track captures the essence of heartache and personal struggle that permeates the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends pop and rock elements with emotional songwriting but lacks a strong cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features more upbeat tracks, while the second half shifts to slower, more introspective songs.
- The instrumentation varies from acoustic guitar-driven melodies to more electric rock elements, creating dynamic contrasts throughout.
- 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
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- introspective emotional exploration
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Changes is Lisa Miskovsky's third studio album, following her breakthrough success with the hit single 'Driving One of Your Cars' from her previous album. Released in 2006, this album marked her continued evolution as an artist aiming to solidify her presence in the Swedish pop scene after gaining initial recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bat for Lashes· Imogen Heap· Lykke Li
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Last Year's Song
The moment reveals a shift from nostalgia to acceptance, as the singer reflects on past experiences while embracing change.
This transition emphasizes the album's theme of growth and resilience, moving from reflection to an empowering embrace of the future.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Little Bird 3:58
- 2 Acceptable Losses 5:06
- 3 Mary 4:08
- 4 Been Through This 5:24
- 5 Foxholes 1:09
- 6 California Heart 4:19
- 7 Sweet Misery 4:15
- 8 Last Year's Song 4:24
- 9 As Daylight Fades 5:45
- 10 Please 4:09
- 11 Once Gone, Always Missing 4:16
- 12 20th of December Madison Avenue 5:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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