Crisis / Secret / Set Me Free cover

Crisis / Secret / Set Me Free

Joshua Bassett · 2021

10 min · 3 tracks · pop music

A blend of introspective lyrics and polished pop production that navigates themes of love and self-discovery.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Crisis — The opening track sets the tone with its raw emotion and vulnerability, addressing feelings of anxiety and turmoil that many listeners can relate to.
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    Secret — This song encapsulates the complexities of hidden emotions and unspoken words, featuring poignant imagery that adds depth to the narrative.
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    Set Me Free — Closing the EP, this track offers a cathartic release with its hopeful tone, emphasizing liberation from emotional struggles.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The EP combines polished production with introspective lyrics, making it relatable but not.

What we noticed

  • Each track features a consistent mid-tempo beat, with layered vocal harmonies that build throughout the songs.
  • The lyrics focus on personal themes of mental health and relationships, creating a narrative arc across the three tracks.
  • The production employs polished pop elements, including synths and electronic beats, which enhance the emotional delivery of the lyrics.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Crisis 3:09
  • 2 Secret 3:12
  • 3 Set Me Free 4:02

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