Top tracks — play these first
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H.E.A.V.E.N Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Kings & Queens — This empowering anthem celebrates female strength and independence, effectively capturing the album's overarching theme of self-empowerment.
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Sweet but Psycho — As a defining single for Ava Max, this track blends catchy hooks with themes of duality in personality, showcasing her ability to craft relatable yet complex narratives.
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Who’s Laughing Now — This song serves as a confident response to past critics, embodying resilience and growth while featuring a memorable chorus that encourages embracing one's true self.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic dance-pop with personal themes but lacks standout depth in songwriting.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken-word intro that sets a thematic tone, followed by a series of high-energy tracks that maintain a consistent dance tempo.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo, providing moments of introspection that contrast with the preceding upbeat songs.
- 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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5/10
- 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
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- steady, consistent energy levels
- empowering anthems for motivation
- short bursts of excitement
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Ava Max's presence after her breakthrough single.
- Themes
- female empowerment· personal duality· self-acceptance anthems
- Career context
- Heaven & Hell is Ava Max's debut studio album, released in September 2020 after her breakthrough single Sweet but Psycho. This album solidified her presence in the pop music landscape following a series of successful singles that garnered significant attention and chart performance.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dua Lipa· Tove Lo· Charli XCX
Tracklist
- 1 H.E.A.V.E.N Start here 1:46
- 2 Kings & Queens 2:42
- 3 Naked 3:42
- 4 Tattoo 2:39
- 5 OMG What’s Happening 3:00
- 6 Call Me Tonight 2:51
- 7 Born to the Night 3:19
- 8 Torn 3:18
- 9 Take You to Hell 2:45
- 10 Who’s Laughing Now 3:00
- 11 Belladonna 3:23
- 12 Rumors 3:12
- 13 So Am I 3:04
- 14 Salt 3:00
- 15 Sweet but Psycho 3:07
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Future Nostalgia
Dua Lipa
Similar dance-pop sound with themes of empowerment and self-acceptance woven throughout its vibrant tracks.
Chromatica
Lady Gaga
Explores personal themes of love and identity with an upbeat, electronic dance-pop production style.
High Road
Kesha
Combines anthemic pop with narratives of resilience and self-empowerment, echoing the emotional core of Ava Max's work.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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