Havatum Em
Sirusho · 2010
51 min · 14 tracks · contemporary R&B
A vibrant fusion of contemporary R&B and Armenian folk elements, creating a fresh yet culturally rich soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Havatum em — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, merging traditional Armenian sounds with contemporary pop, showcasing Sirusho's vocal prowess.
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Can't Control — This upbeat song highlights the album's playful side while blending infectious melodies and rhythmic hooks that make it a standout anthem.
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Time to Pray — In this track, Sirusho explores deeper emotional themes, employing a more somber tone that contrasts with the album's lighter moments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends R&B with Armenian folk elements, showcasing Sirusho's unique sound within her genre.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, reflecting folk traditions while maintaining a modern pop sensibility.
- The last three tracks feature slower tempos and more introspective lyrics, creating a noticeable shift in mood towards the end of the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
- playful rhythms that invite movement
- warm melodies for intimate moments
- cultural richness in every track
Maybe skip if you
- seeking minimalistic soundscapes
- prefer straightforward, repetitive structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Havatum Em marks Sirusho's third studio album, following her successful 2008 release, PreGomesh. This album solidified her presence in the Armenian pop scene and showcased her ability to blend traditional influences with modern pop sensibilities.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Time to Pray
The lyrics shift from personal reflection to communal longing as they invoke a sense of unity and hope during challenging times.
This shift in focus from individual experiences to collective feelings deepens the song's impact, emphasizing community over solitude.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Havatum em 3:56
- 2 Erotas 3:49
- 3 1, 2, 3 4:10
- 4 Inside 3:15
- 5 Shat lav, vochinch 3:17
- 6 Korcrac meghedi 5:11
- 7 Strong 3:09
- 8 Can't Control 3:07
- 9 Breathe 3:03
- 10 Time to Pray 3:53
- 11 One and Only 3:19
- 12 Es ko erazn em 3:36
- 13 Qélé, qélé (remix) 3:34
- 14 Havatum em (instrumental) 3:54
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