Dermot Kennedy
Dermot Kennedy · 2019
51 min · 12 tracks
Anthemic pop melodies intertwine with raw, emotive vocals, crafting a powerful soundscape of longing and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Power Over Me — This track combines an infectious chorus with powerful lyrics about desire and empowerment, setting the tone for the album's exploration of intense emotions.
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Boston — With its haunting melody and vivid storytelling, 'Boston' captures feelings of nostalgia and longing that resonate deeply throughout the album.
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Glory — 'Glory' stands out for its uplifting message and soaring vocal delivery, exemplifying Kennedy's ability to blend intimacy with grandiosity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines emotive vocals and anthemic melodies, creating a strong yet familiar pop sound.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks build momentum with anthemic choruses, while the fourth track shifts to a stripped-back acoustic arrangement.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The album closes with a gradual deceleration in tempo, allowing for a reflective finish.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- steady mid-tempo emotional flow
- soaring melodies for introspection
- cathartic sing-along moments
- reflective storytelling for quiet nights
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer short standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Dermot Kennedy's self-titled debut album arrived in early 2019 after years of building a following through viral singles and live performances. This album marked his first major release under a prominent label, establishing him as a significant figure in contemporary Irish music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hozier· Lewis Capaldi· James Bay
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Power Over Me 3:26
- 2 Moments Passed 4:31
- 3 Glory 3:42
- 4 An Evening I Will Not Forget (acoustic) 4:10
- 5 For Island Fires and Family 4:45
- 6 Young & Free 4:26
- 7 All My Friends 4:17
- 8 Boston 4:33
- 9 A Closeness 4:11
- 10 Couldn’t Tell 4:16
- 11 After Rain 4:54
- 12 Shelter 4:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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