Cocksure
Laura Stevenson · 2015
35 min · 11 tracks · folk rock
A bittersweet blend of folk rock melodies and introspective lyrics that navigate themes of longing and self-doubt.
Top tracks — play these first
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Torch Song — This track encapsulates the album's emotional core with its raw vulnerability, addressing themes of love and loss through poignant lyrics and a haunting melody.
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Jellyfish — With its playful instrumentation juxtaposed against introspective lyrics, this song illustrates Stevenson's ability to blend humor and melancholy seamlessly.
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Claustrophobe — The driving rhythm and urgent vocals in this track highlight Stevenson's skill at conveying anxiety and entrapment, making it one of the album's standout moments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends engaging melodies with introspective lyrics, showcasing Stevenson's growth as a songwriter.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features more upbeat tempos, while the second half shifts to slower, more introspective tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Out With a Whimper 4:37
- 2 Torch Song 2:57
- 3 Jellyfish 2:36
- 4 Ticker Tape 2:57
- 5 Emily in Half 2:21
- 6 Diet of Worms 3:04
- 7 Happier, Etc. 2:16
- 8 Fine Print 1:29
- 9 Claustrophobe 3:20
- 10 Life Is Long 3:21
- 11 Tom Sawyer / You Know Where You Can Find Me 6:11
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