Everything Means Nothing
Blackbear · 2020
37 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A sharp blend of emo rap and pop melodies, underscored by confessional lyrics and polished production.
Top tracks — play these first
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hot girl bummer Start here — This track encapsulates the album's playful yet cynical take on modern relationships and social media culture, featuring an infectious chorus that highlights Blackbear's knack for blending humor with vulnerability.
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queen of broken hearts — This song showcases Blackbear's emotional depth as it explores themes of heartbreak and regret, set against a backdrop of catchy melodies and relatable lyrics.
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clown — In 'clown', Blackbear delivers raw honesty about self-image and insecurity, making it a standout moment that resonates with listeners through its candidness and memorable hook.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends catchy pop melodies with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong production and emotional depth.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that enhance the emotional weight 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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7/10
- 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
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- introspective themes of heartbreak
- quick bursts of emotional clarity
- light-hearted moments with depth
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of lengthy epics
- prefer purely upbeat vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marks a significant rise in Blackbear's commercial success and recognition.
- Career context
- Everything Means Nothing is Blackbear's third studio album, following his 2019 project Anarchy. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his unique sound that blends R&B and hip-hop, carving a niche in the alternative music scene while gaining mainstream attention.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lil Peep· Juice WRLD· Post Malone
Tracklist
- 1 hot girl bummer Start here 3:08
- 2 me & ur ghost 3:21
- 3 queen of broken hearts 2:51
- 4 i feel bad 2:55
- 5 i feel 2 much 4:00
- 6 i felt that 3:22
- 7 sobbing in cabo 3:07
- 8 clown 2:28
- 9 half alive 3:15
- 10 if i were u 3:06
- 11 why are girls? 3:07
- 12 smile again 2:29
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Death Race for Love
Juice WRLD
Shares confessional lyrics and a blend of emo themes with polished hip-hop production.
How I'm Feeling
Lauv
Explores similar emotional vulnerability through catchy pop melodies and R&B influences.
Hollywood's Bleeding
Post Malone
Combines introspective lyrics with a mix of genres, merging pop, rock, and hip-hop seamlessly.
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