Closer to the Truth
Cher · 2013
41 min · 11 tracks · folk music
A vibrant blend of dance-pop and heartfelt ballads that showcases Cher's enduring vocal power and contemporary production.
Top tracks — play these first
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Woman’s World Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its empowering message and infectious dance beat, showcasing Cher's signature vocal style.
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Take It Like a Man — A standout track featuring an assertive narrative about self-acceptance and resilience, it captures the essence of modern pop while highlighting Cher's vocal prowess.
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I Hope You Find It — This poignant ballad reveals a more vulnerable side of Cher, illustrating her ability to convey deep emotion through powerful lyrics and delivery.
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Dressed to Kill — With its upbeat tempo and catchy hook, this song embodies the album's celebratory spirit while emphasizing themes of confidence and liberation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features a mix of energetic anthems and emotional ballads, showcasing Cher's vocal range but lacks deep cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Woman’s World,' which sets a confident tone that persists through the first half.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and prominent electronic production, particularly in the choruses.
- The pacing shifts noticeably in the second half, with slower ballads like 'I Hope You Find It' and 'Lie to Me' providing contrast to the earlier upbeat songs.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- empowering anthems for self-acceptance
- steady pacing for uplifting moments
- heartfelt ballads for emotional connection
- celebratory energy for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone track variety
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Strong release after a decade, showcasing Cher's vocal prowess and chart success.
- Themes
- feminine empowerment· Broadway revival
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Closer to the Truth marked Cher's first studio album in over a decade, following her successful 2001 album Living Proof. At this point in her career, Cher aimed to reconnect with a new generation while reaffirming her status as an enduring pop icon.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madonna· Diana Ross· Kylie Minogue
Tracklist
- 1 Woman’s World Start here 3:41
- 2 Take It Like a Man 4:10
- 3 My Love 3:31
- 4 Dressed to Kill 2:51
- 5 Red 3:06
- 6 Lovers Forever 4:01
- 7 I Walk Alone 3:23
- 8 Sirens 5:03
- 9 Favorite Scars 4:25
- 10 I Hope You Find It 3:46
- 11 Lie to Me 3:18
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Artpop
Lady Gaga
Shares a theatrical pop sensibility with an empowering, dance-driven sound and emotional depth.
Aphrodite
Kylie Minogue
Combines euphoric dance-pop with themes of love and empowerment in a lush production style.
Confident
Demi Lovato
Explores themes of self-empowerment and resilience, blending powerful vocals with dance-pop elements.
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