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Gold

Amanda Lear · 1978

8 min · 2 tracks · disco

An exuberant blend of disco beats and sophisticated pop melodies, shimmering with glamour and energy.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Gold — As the title track, 'Gold' embodies the album's glamor and infectious dance rhythm, making it a quintessential anthem of the disco era.
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    Lily Marlene — 'Lily Marlene' showcases Lear’s ability to blend emotional depth with an upbeat sound, offering a unique interpretation that bridges traditional pop with disco influences.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100
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Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong disco elements with memorable hooks but lacks depth for long-term engagement.

What we noticed

  • The title track 'Gold' features a driving disco beat with layered synthesizers and prominent horns, creating an energetic dance atmosphere.
  • The second track 'Lily Marlene' shifts to a slower tempo, incorporating a more melancholic melody while maintaining a disco rhythm.
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
6/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Gold 3:45
  • 2 Lily Marlene 4:45

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