Get 'Em Girls cover

Get 'Em Girls

Jessica Mauboy · 2010

51 min · 14 tracks · contemporary R&B

A vibrant mix of contemporary R&B and dance-pop, blending infectious hooks with empowering themes of self-confidence.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Get ’em Girls Start here — The title track serves as an anthem of empowerment, featuring catchy melodies and a confident message that resonates with listeners seeking self-affirmation.
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    Saturday Night — This upbeat dance track showcases Mauboy's vocal prowess while combining infectious rhythms with a celebration of nightlife and freedom.
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    What Happened to Us — A poignant ballad that highlights Mauboy's emotional depth, presenting a reflective narrative about lost love amidst powerful vocal delivery.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features strong hooks and varied tempos but lacks a cohesive narrative throughout its runtime.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and danceable rhythms, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that contrasts with the preceding energy.
  • Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the chorus, enhancing the sense of empowerment in the lyrics.
  • The album closes with a reflective ballad that shifts the mood significantly from the high-energy opening tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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

  • vibrant dance party atmosphere
  • uplifting empowerment themes
  • short, engaging listening sessions
  • celebratory weekend vibes

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album solidified Mauboy's presence in the Australian music scene.
Themes
nightlife freedom· self-empowerment anthems· lost love reflections
Career context
Get 'Em Girls marked Jessica Mauboy's second studio album, released after her debut, Been Waiting, which had established her as a rising star in Australia. This album came during a pivotal moment in her career as she transitioned from reality TV contestant to a mainstream pop artist, showcasing her growth and versatility.
Stylistic neighbors
Tinashe· Kali Uchis· Jhené Aiko

Tracklist

  • 1 Get ’em Girls Start here 3:56
  • 2 Handle It 3:18
  • 3 Accelerate That 3:00
  • 4 Scariest Part 3:27
  • 5 Saturday Night 3:25
  • 6 What Happened to Us 3:19
  • 7 Reconnected 3:35
  • 8 Like This 3:41
  • 9 Foreign 3:47
  • 10 Can Anybody Tell Me 4:34
  • 11 Fight for You 3:48
  • 12 Maze 4:01
  • 13 Here for Me 4:03
  • 14 No One Like You 4:05

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