Darum leben wir
Cassandra Steen · 2009
44 min · 12 tracks · soul
A blend of soulful melodies and introspective lyrics, infused with contemporary pop elements that resonate deeply.
Top tracks — play these first
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Darum leben wir — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic core, exploring existential questions through an uplifting melody that invites reflection.
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Lass mich nicht hier — This track features a haunting vocal performance that illustrates vulnerability and longing, drawing listeners into its emotional narrative.
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Eis — With its catchy chorus and driving beat, this song showcases Steen's ability to combine soulful vocals with infectious pop sensibilities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends soulful melodies with contemporary pop, showcasing strong production and emotional depth in its lyrics.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that establish a lively tempo, while the second half transitions into slower, more introspective songs.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- introspective moments of soulful reflection
- late-night contemplations with emotional depth
- uplifting melodies for quiet evenings
- short tracks that encourage replay
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy party anthems
- seek heavy beats and production
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Darum leben wir is Cassandra Steen's second studio album, following her successful debut. At this point in her career, she had established herself as a prominent voice in the German soul scene, building on her previous recognition from her work with the duo Glashaus.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ayo· Janelle Monáe· Erykah Badu
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Darum leben wir 3:40
- 2 Lass mich nicht hier 4:02
- 3 Eis 3:36
- 4 Glaub ihnen kein Wort 3:29
- 5 Unendlich 3:43
- 6 Es ist wahr 4:08
- 7 Stadt 3:05
- 8 Funken Liebe 4:36
- 9 Rette mich 4:20
- 10 Fallen nach oben 3:10
- 11 Engel 2:54
- 12 Darum leben wir (Numarek mix) 3:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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