Gleisdreieck
Joy Denalane · 2017
66 min · 18 tracks · soul
A lush fusion of jazz and soul, with intricate melodies and heartfelt lyrics that evoke deep emotional resonance.
Top tracks — play these first
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Himmel berühren — This track exemplifies Denalane's ability to weave emotional narratives with rich instrumentation, making it a standout moment on the album.
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So sieht man sich wieder — With its catchy chorus and vibrant production, this track captures the essence of reconnecting and nostalgia, embodying the album’s themes.
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Alles leuchtet (Single Version) — As one of the lead singles, this song showcases Denalane's powerful vocals and optimistic lyrics, making it a definitive statement of her artistic vision.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production, with moments of emotional resonance and cohesive themes.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro that sets a reflective tone, followed by tracks that maintain a steady mid-tempo pace.
- The last three tracks gradually slow down the tempo, creating a sense of closure as the album concludes.
- 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
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
- dynamic journey with emotional resolution
- wave-like pacing for reflective moments
- soulful melodies for urban ambiance
- for evening relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Joy Denalane released 'Gleisdreieck', she had already established herself as a prominent figure in the German soul scene, following her critically acclaimed album 'Maureen' in 2017. This album marked a return after a significant hiatus and showcased her evolution as an artist, blending various genres to create a personal sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Erykah Badu· Robert Glasper· Nina Simone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gleisdreieck (Intro) 0:53
- 2 Himmel berühren 4:23
- 3 So sieht man sich wieder 3:37
- 4 Hologramm 3:33
- 5 Venus&Mars 3:22
- 6 Wieder gut 4:43
- 7 Alles leuchtet (G3E Version) 3:30
- 8 Zwischen den Zeilen 4:30
- 9 B.I.N.D.A.W. 4:50
- 10 Elli Lou 4:26
- 11 Vorsichtig sein 3:32
- 12 Schlaflos 3:46
- 13 Deshalb 4:58
- 14 RotSchwarz 5:20
- 15 Stadt 4:21
- 16 Gleisdreieck (Outro) 0:21
- 17 Zuhause 3:09
- 18 Alles leuchtet (Single Version) 3:20
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