Top tracks — play these first
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Alive — The lead single showcases Dami Im's powerful vocal delivery and establishes the album's uplifting and empowering themes right from the start.
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And I’m Telling You — Im's rendition of this classic displays her impressive vocal control and emotional depth, making it a standout moment that resonates with listeners.
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Bridge Over Troubled Waters — This cover highlights Im's ability to reinterpret beloved songs, bringing her unique style while maintaining the original's heartfelt sentiment.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends covers and originals, showcasing strong vocals but lacks unique compositional depth.
What we noticed
- Each track showcases Dami Im's vocal range, often building to powerful climaxes in the choruses.
- The first half of the album maintains an upbeat tempo, while the latter half shifts to more emotional and slower-paced 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
Known within its scene. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- empowering anthems for self-reflection
- steady pacing for focused listening
- vocal showcases that inspire
- uplifting moments for celebration
Maybe skip if you
- seeking experimental or avant-garde sounds
- prefer longer, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Dami Im's self-titled debut album was released in November 2013, following her victory on 'The X Factor Australia' earlier that year. This marked a significant transition from reality television contestant to a recognized recording artist, establishing her presence in the Australian pop music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jessie Ware· Lana Del Rey· Sia
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Alive 3:56
- 2 One 3:43
- 3 Purple Rain 3:15
- 4 Don’t Leave Me This Way 3:50
- 5 Roar 3:44
- 6 Bridge Over Troubled Waters 3:34
- 7 Wrecking Ball 3:23
- 8 Hero 3:33
- 9 And I’m Telling You 2:54
- 10 Best of You 3:27
- 11 Saving All My Love for You 3:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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