Chapter V: Underrated
Syleena Johnson · 2011
42 min · 12 tracks · contemporary R&B
Soulful melodies entwine with personal narratives, blending contemporary R&B grooves and heartfelt lyricism into an intimate experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Underrated — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of recognizing one's worth against societal expectations, showcasing Johnson's powerful vocal delivery.
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Angry Girl — This track stands out for its raw honesty, addressing feelings of frustration and vulnerability while maintaining a strong melodic flow.
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The Champ — A motivational anthem, this song underscores resilience and determination, making it a standout moment of empowerment within the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends personal narratives with strong production, creating an engaging yet familiar R&B experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more aggressive tone with its lyrics and instrumentation.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build emotional intensity, particularly in the choruses.
- The album closes with two slower tracks that shift the mood to introspection, contrasting with the earlier upbeat songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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7/10
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 Underrated 2:28
- 2 A Boss 3:56
- 3 Fade Away 3:48
- 4 Angry Girl 4:03
- 5 Like Thorns 3:34
- 6 Little Things 3:42
- 7 My Shoes 3:19
- 8 Label Me 3:14
- 9 Go Head 3:32
- 10 Bad Person 3:31
- 11 The Champ 3:49
- 12 Stone Wall 3:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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