Top tracks — play these first
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Rise Up — This track serves as the album's emotional centerpiece, delivering a powerful message of perseverance that resonated widely during its release.
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Gold — With its infectious melody and uplifting message, 'Gold' showcases Day's vocal prowess while encapsulating themes of self-worth and empowerment.
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Only Love — 'Only Love' blends soulful instrumentation with heartfelt lyrics, demonstrating Day's ability to connect deeply with listeners through vulnerability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong vocal performances and emotional lyrics, with varied pacing and cohesive themes.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and emotional dynamics.
- Vocals often take center stage, with minimal instrumental backing that allows for expressive delivery of lyrics.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response elements, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the communal feel of the music.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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
- poignant lyrics for reflective moments
- uplifting anthems for personal resilience
- soulful vocals during quiet evenings
- emotional depth for heartfelt connections
- steady pacing for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer instant gratification over depth
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 28, 2015, Cheers to the Fall marks Andra Day's debut album, introducing her powerful voice to the mainstream. Prior to this, she had released a few singles and gained recognition for her unique blend of soul and pop, positioning her as a significant new artist in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alicia Keys· Lianne La Havas· Janelle Monáe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Forever Mine 3:19
- 2 Only Love 3:24
- 3 Gold 3:45
- 4 Not Today 3:53
- 5 Mistakes 3:34
- 6 Goodbye Goodnight 4:26
- 7 Rearview 4:04
- 8 Red Flags 3:47
- 9 Honey or Fire 3:18
- 10 Gin & Juice (Let Go My Hand) 3:31
- 11 Rise Up 4:13
- 12 City Burns 4:53
- 13 Cheers to the Fall 3:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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