Top tracks — play these first
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Black Mermaid — This track stands out for its haunting melodies and poignant lyrics that explore themes of identity and self-acceptance amidst rich instrumental layers.
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Everything Is Expensive (The Kids Are Not Alright) — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching narrative about societal pressures, combining sharp lyrical insight with a captivating groove that showcases Esthero's unique style.
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Never Gonna Let You Go — This song features a compelling blend of soulful vocals and intricate arrangements, illustrating Esthero's ability to convey deep emotional connection through her music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends jazz and trip hop effectively, showcasing strong composition and production choices.
What we noticed
- The first track is a short instrumental prelude that sets a moody atmosphere before the vocals begin.
- Several tracks feature layered instrumentation, blending jazz elements with electronic beats and soulful melodies.
- The album includes recurring motifs, such as the use of lush strings and soft percussion, creating a cohesive sound throughout.
- The final track revisits themes from earlier songs, providing a sense of closure while maintaining an introspective tone.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Everything Is Expensive (The Kids Are Not Alright)
The verses confront materialism and societal expectations directly, presenting a critique of modern life’s superficial values.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Crash (Prelude) 1:48
- 2 Black Mermaid 4:18
- 3 Gracefully 3:32
- 4 You Don’t Get a Song 3:30
- 5 Walking on Eggshells 3:31
- 6 Never Gonna Let You Go 3:52
- 7 Supernatural 3:27
- 8 Go 5:00
- 9 How Do I Get You Alone 2:54
- 10 Francis 4:58
- 11 Everything Is Expensive (The Kids Are Not Alright) 5:33
- 12 Crash 4:00
- 13 Over 2:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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