Cry for You
Petra Marklund · 2009
56 min · 17 tracks · pop music
An electrifying blend of Eurodance and pop, pulsating with infectious hooks and a dancefloor-ready energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cry for You (UK radio edit) Start here — The title track exemplifies Marklund's signature sound, featuring soaring vocals and an addictive chorus that defines the album's energetic spirit.
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Can't Get Over (UK radio edit) — This track blends heartfelt lyrics with an upbeat tempo, showcasing Marklund's ability to balance emotion with danceable rhythms.
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Until I Die (radio edit) — With its poignant themes of longing set against a driving beat, this song highlights Marklund's lyrical depth alongside her pop sensibilities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic pop compositions but relies heavily on familiar Eurodance tropes.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a high-energy tempo, with driving beats and synth-heavy arrangements that create a danceable atmosphere.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, often with Petra's lead vocals accompanied by backing vocals that enhance the melodic hooks.
- The album includes multiple radio edits of the same songs, suggesting an emphasis on accessibility and commercial appeal.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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
- steady rhythm for dancing
- uplifting energy for celebrations
- emotional highs and lows
- for sing-alongs
- great for late-night drives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slower, introspective music
- seek complex, lengthy compositions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Marklund's reputation as a solo artist after her success with September.
- Themes
- dancefloor heartbreak· 2000s pop nostalgia· electronic longing
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Cry for You marked Petra Marklund's debut album as a solo artist after her success with the group September. This transition showcased her evolution towards a more personal sound, stepping away from the collective identity she had established in the early 2000s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Robyn· Kylie Minogue· Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Tracklist
- 1 Cry for You (UK radio edit) Start here 2:45
- 2 Can't Get Over (UK radio edit) 3:10
- 3 Until I Die (radio edit) 3:13
- 4 Sin of My Own 3:02
- 5 Satellites (Hard2beat edit) 3:15
- 6 We Can Do It (UK radio edit) 3:31
- 7 Flowers on the Grave 4:19
- 8 Leave It All Behind (UK radio edit) 2:42
- 9 Looking for Love 3:23
- 10 September All Over 3:31
- 11 Because I Love You (Dave Ramone edit) 2:45
- 12 Midnight Heartache 3:46
- 13 Sacrifice 3:57
- 14 End of the Rainbow 3:39
- 15 Cry for You (original edit) 2:47
- 16 Can't Get Over (original radio edit) 3:02
- 17 Until I Die (original edit) 3:44
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