Everything You Want
Vertical Horizon · 2000
15 min · 3 tracks · alternative rock
Melodic alternative rock intertwines heartfelt lyrics with polished production, capturing the essence of early 2000s pop sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Everything You Want (Modern Rock mix) — This track served as the album's lead single and epitomizes its themes of longing and desire through its catchy melody and relatable lyrics.
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The Man Who Would Be Santa (live edit version) — This live edit showcases the band's dynamic performance style, blending humor and heart in a narrative that captures the holiday spirit with a twist.
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Heart in Hand (live edit version) — The emotional depth of this track is amplified in its live rendition, highlighting the band's ability to connect with audiences through vulnerable storytelling.
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Everything You Want (Modern Rock mix) 4:09
- 2 The Man Who Would Be Santa (live edit version) 5:32
- 3 Heart in Hand (live edit version) 5:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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