Everything You Want
Vertical Horizon · 1999
45 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
Melodic alternative rock infused with introspective lyrics and catchy hooks that resonate with a sense of yearning and hope.
Top tracks — play these first
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You're a God — This track became one of the band's most recognizable hits, blending infectious melodies with themes of devotion and admiration that captured listeners' hearts.
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Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning) — With its poignant lyrics reflecting on love and loss, this song stands out as a heartfelt ballad that showcases the band's emotional depth.
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Everything You Want — The title track encapsulates the essence of desire and fulfillment, characterized by its sweeping melodies and relatable lyrics that resonate widely.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Melodic hooks and introspective lyrics define this album, though it follows established trends of its time.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a more reflective tone with softer instrumentation.
- Several songs employ layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the melodic hooks.
- The album closes with a gradual build-up in 'Shackled', which contrasts with the more straightforward structures of earlier tracks.
- 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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5/10
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 melodic journey throughout
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- anthemic choruses for sing-alongs
- for road trip vibes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Everything You Want' was released in 1999, Vertical Horizon was transitioning from their earlier work into mainstream recognition following their self-titled album in 1997. This album marked their commercial breakthrough, featuring hits that would solidify their presence on the charts and radio.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Matchbox Twenty· Goo Goo Dolls· Lifehouse
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We Are 4:01
- 2 You’re a God 3:38
- 3 Everything You Want 4:17
- 4 Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning) 4:30
- 5 You Say 3:58
- 6 Finding Me 4:32
- 7 Miracle 4:22
- 8 Send It Up 3:42
- 9 Give You Back 4:22
- 10 All of You 3:04
- 11 Shackled 5:19
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