Heart to Mouth
LP · 2018
45 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of indie pop and rock, marked by soaring vocals and introspective lyrics that explore love and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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When I’m Over You — This track highlights LP's ability to convey vulnerability through powerful vocal delivery and poignant lyrics about heartbreak and moving on.
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Girls Go Wild — As the album's standout single, it encapsulates themes of freedom and self-discovery set against an infectious chorus that invites listeners to celebrate life.
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Recovery — This song showcases LP's introspective side, blending personal reflection with a driving rhythm that underscores the struggle for healing and empowerment.
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The Power — With anthemic instrumentation and uplifting lyrics about resilience, this track serves as a rallying cry for overcoming obstacles, embodying the album's spirit.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong vocal performances and dynamic shifts but lacks a fully cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and layered instrumentation, while the fourth track introduces a more anthemic chorus.
- Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts, moving from quieter verses to powerful, soaring choruses that highlight LP's vocal range.
- The album closes with two slower tracks that emphasize emotional vulnerability, contrasting with the earlier energetic pieces.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- vibrant melodies for road trips
- introspective reflections during downtime
- uplifting energy for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time LP released Heart to Mouth in 2018, she had already gained significant recognition with her breakthrough album, Lost on You, which had propelled her into the spotlight. Following a series of successful singles, this album represented a consolidation of her unique sound and lyrical style, showcasing her growth as an artist while maintaining her signature anthemic quality.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Florence + the Machine· Bat for Lashes· Of Monsters and Men
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dreamcatcher 3:15
- 2 When I’m Over You 4:26
- 3 One Night in the Sun 4:24
- 4 Girls Go Wild 3:43
- 5 Recovery 3:52
- 6 The Power 4:38
- 7 Dreamer 3:25
- 8 House on Fire 3:01
- 9 Hey Nice to Know Ya 3:24
- 10 Die for Your Love 3:39
- 11 Shaken 3:45
- 12 Special 4:21
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