Free Yourself Up
Lake Street Dive · 2018
43 min · 10 tracks · jazz
Eclectic arrangements blend jazz, soul, and pop, showcasing vibrant instrumentation and compelling vocal harmonies throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Good Kisser — This track features infectious rhythms and playful lyrics about flirtation that encapsulate the album's upbeat spirit while highlighting the band's vocal chemistry.
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I Can Change — With its introspective lyrics and smooth melody, this song showcases the band's ability to blend personal reflection with catchy hooks, making it a standout moment.
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Doesn’t Even Matter Now — This track combines soulful melodies with poignant lyrics about moving on from past mistakes, illustrating the emotional depth present throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends jazz, soul, and pop with strong arrangements and vocal work, though it doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a mid-tempo track that features layered vocal harmonies and a prominent brass section, setting an upbeat tone.
- Several tracks incorporate shifts in tempo and dynamics, such as 'Good Kisser,' which transitions from a laid-back groove to a more energetic chorus.
- The last two tracks slow down significantly, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier songs.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm lyrical introspection throughout
- for uplifting gatherings
- playful grooves for dancing
- short tracks with varied moods
- encouraging vibes for self-reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike reflective lyrical content
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2018, Free Yourself Up is Lake Street Dive's fifth studio album and marks a significant point in their evolution as artists. Following the success of their previous album, Side Pony, the band embraced a more collaborative writing approach, with each member contributing their individual influences to create a distinct sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Snarky Puppy· The New Mastersounds· Vulfpeck
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Baby Don’t Leave Me Alone With My Thoughts 3:33
- 2 Good Kisser 3:38
- 3 Shame, Shame, Shame 4:20
- 4 I Can Change 3:11
- 5 Dude 5:33
- 6 Red Light Kisses 4:11
- 7 Doesn’t Even Matter Now 4:21
- 8 You Are Free 3:46
- 9 Musta Been Something 5:46
- 10 Hang On 4:43
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