What makes Cinderellen by Ellen Reid notable?

The album received positive reviews upon release, particularly for its innovative sound and lyrical depth, which helped to position Reid as a notable voice in the indie music landscape. Cinderellen has been cited for influencing a wave of Canadian female artists embracing introspective songwriting and atmospheric production. Cinderellen is Ellen Reid's debut album, released in 2001 after her early career in the Canadian music scene. At this point, she was establishing her identity as a solo artist following her time with the band The Sinking Ships in the late 1990s.

How many songs are on Cinderellen?

Cinderellen has 11 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

Cinderellen

Ellen Reid · 2001

60 min · 11 tracks

Ethereal soundscapes blend with intimate vocals, creating a hauntingly beautiful exploration of love and self-discovery.

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Make You Mine — This opening track sets the tone for the album, showcasing Reid's distinctive vocal style against a backdrop of lush instrumentation that engages listeners from the very start.
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Bullet — With its poignant lyrics and emotive delivery, this track highlights Reid’s ability to convey vulnerability and strength simultaneously, making it a standout moment on the album.
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In Defense of the Wicked Queen — This song features intricate storytelling that draws on fairy tale imagery, allowing Reid to explore themes of empowerment and resilience in an imaginative context.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

65 /100

Treeline

Higher than 54% of albums we've rated

The album blends ethereal soundscapes with intimate vocals, showcasing strong composition but uneven cohesion.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually in intensity, while the second half shifts to more introspective and subdued arrangements.
Vocals often intertwine with ambient instrumentation, creating a layered effect that enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics.
Several tracks employ unconventional song structures, such as extended instrumental sections and abrupt transitions between themes.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

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 Make You Mine 3:33
2 Everything 4:26
3 Bullet 4:34
4 Send Me Home 3:50
5 Mirror 3:47
6 Anybody Will Do 3:29
7 Get Into 5:35
8 Force Field 4:14
9 In Defense of the Wicked Queen 4:48
10 True Love 3:47
11 You're Early / [silence] / I've Done a Bad Thing 18:39

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