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Hawk Nelson Is My Friend

Hawk Nelson · 2008

37 min · 12 tracks · pop rock

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

39 /100
Lowland
Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The album features energetic pop rock with varied tempos but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

  • Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that create a fuller sound, particularly in the choruses.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
4/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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

  • short bursts of uplifting energy
  • sing-along anthems with friends
  • playful rhythms for group fun
  • quick, feel-good listening sessions

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums
  • want deep lyrical exploration

Where this album fits

Stylistic neighbors
Relient K· Switchfoot· TobyMac

Tracklist

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

  • 1 You Have What I Need 2:33
  • 2 Friend Like That 2:48
  • 3 Turn It On 3:08
  • 4 One Little Miracle 2:58
  • 5 Let's Dance 3:09
  • 6 Ancient History 3:11
  • 7 Somebody Else 3:18
  • 8 Arms Around Me 3:30
  • 9 Just Like Me 2:38
  • 10 Not the Same 3:29
  • 11 Words We Speak 2:53
  • 12 I Still Miss You 3:51

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata