Hate Me
Ellie Goulding · 2019
3 min · 1 track · alternative rock
A haunting blend of alternative pop and introspective lyrics that captures the complexities of love and regret.
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Hate Me — This title track encapsulates the album's exploration of complex emotions surrounding love and self-worth, made even more impactful through its collaboration with Juice WRLD.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The collaboration and lyrical depth create a solid single, though it doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The track features a sparse arrangement with a steady beat, allowing the vocal interplay between Goulding and Juice WRLD to dominate.
- The song's structure alternates between verses sung by Goulding and rap sections from Juice WRLD, creating a dialogue that emphasizes the lyrical themes of regret.
- The production employs atmospheric synths and minimalistic instrumentation, which enhances the haunting quality of the vocals.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — 'Hate Me' marked a significant return and collaboration that boosted her visibility.
- Themes
- self-reproach· emotional turmoil· collaboration with Juice WRLD
- Career context
- By the time 'Hate Me' was released in 2019, Ellie Goulding was already an established artist with several hits under her belt. This single marked a collaboration with rapper Juice WRLD and showcased her continued evolution in sound after her 2015 album 'Delirium', which had seen her experimenting with more electronic influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bat for Lashes· Lana Del Rey· Florence + the Machine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hate Me 3:06
If this landed
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