Top tracks — play these first
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Survivor’s Guilt — This track stands out for its raw exploration of loss and responsibility, showcasing Saba's ability to weave personal narrative into broader social commentary.
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Fearmonger — With its dynamic production and pointed lyrics, this track encapsulates the tension between individual fears and societal pressures, making it a powerful anthem for self-reflection.
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Few Good Things — The title track serves as a poignant conclusion to the album, offering a hopeful perspective amidst the struggles presented throughout the record while highlighting Saba's lyrical maturity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends thoughtful lyricism with jazzy production, creating a reflective atmosphere that resonates well.
What we noticed
- Tracks often shift in tempo and mood, with some like 'Survivor’s Guilt' building to emotional crescendos while others maintain a more laid-back vibe.
- Saba employs varied vocal delivery styles, alternating between rapid-fire verses and more melodic hooks, which keeps the listener engaged throughout.
- 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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7/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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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Survivor’s Guilt
A profound moment occurs when Saba grapples with feelings of survivor's guilt while reflecting on lost friends, directly confronting his emotions without reser…
This moment employs stark imagery to deepen the listener's understanding of grief, positioning Saba's vulnerability as a central theme of the track.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Free Samples 2:07
- 2 One Way or Every Nigga With a Budget 2:45
- 3 Survivor’s Guilt 3:42
- 4 An Interlude Called "Circus" 1:02
- 5 Fearmonger 3:41
- 6 Come My Way 3:10
- 7 Still 3:45
- 8 A Simpler Time 3:33
- 9 Soldier 3:05
- 10 If I Had a Dollar 3:13
- 11 Stop That 2:18
- 12 Make Believe 3:41
- 13 2012 4:20
- 14 Few Good Things 7:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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