Coming Up For Air
Kodaline · 2015
47 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
Uplifting anthems intertwine with introspective melodies, blending alternative rock and indie pop for a heartfelt listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Honest Start here — The opening track sets the tone with its earnest lyrics about vulnerability and the desire for authenticity, embodying the album's overarching themes.
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The One — This song features soaring choruses that blend heartfelt emotion with an infectious melody, showcasing the band's ability to create anthemic love songs.
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Everything Works Out in the End — Closing the album on a hopeful note, this track encapsulates a message of resilience and optimism, leaving listeners with a sense of closure.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends uplifting anthems with introspective melodies but lacks strong cohesion and distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo, while the second half introduces slower, more introspective songs.
- Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, creating a rich and uplifting sound.
- The lyrics often explore themes of love and self-discovery, with a narrative style that connects personal experiences to broader emotions.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- uplifting melodies for optimism
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- heartfelt lyrics with emotional depth
- for evening relaxation
- consistent flow for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Represents a mature evolution in sound and songwriting after their debut.
- Career context
- Released in January 2015, Coming Up For Air is Kodaline's second studio album, following their successful debut, In a Perfect World. The band aimed to expand their sound and lyrical depth after gaining international recognition, particularly with hits like 'All I Want.' This album marks a transition from their earlier sound while maintaining their emotional core.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Script· Snow Patrol· OneRepublic
Tracklist
- 1 Honest Start here 3:40
- 2 The One 3:54
- 3 Autopilot 4:18
- 4 Human Again 3:47
- 5 Unclear 4:25
- 6 Coming Alive 4:16
- 7 Lost 3:35
- 8 Ready 3:56
- 9 Better 3:36
- 10 Everything Works Out in the End 3:37
- 11 Play the Game 3:56
- 12 Love Will Set You Free 4:22
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