Released 20 years ago
Hollywood
Little Birdy · 2006
67 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock
Lush melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of youthful longing and the complexities of modern relationships.
Top tracks — play these first
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Come On Come On — This song features an infectious chorus that captures the urgency and excitement of new love, embodying the album’s overall theme of yearning.
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Please Don't Lay Me Down — With its haunting melodies and poignant lyrics, this track illustrates vulnerability and emotional depth, showcasing Little Birdy's lyrical prowess.
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Somebody New — This track stands out with its upbeat tempo and catchy hooks, reflecting the desire for change and new experiences amidst familiar struggles.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but loses cohesion with its bonus content.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower tracks that create a reflective atmosphere.
- Several songs utilize layered vocal harmonies, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics and melodies.
- The last four tracks consist of spoken word segments discussing the making of the album, which disrupts the musical flow.
- 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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4/10
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
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
- earworm melodies for casual listening
- engaging narrative throughout the album
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy cohesive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'Hollywood' is Little Birdy's third studio album, following their breakthrough debut 'BigBigLove' in 2004. This album marked a significant moment in their development as artists, showcasing a maturation in sound and lyrical depth while building on their established fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Jezabels· Florence + the Machine· Bat for Lashes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Hollywood 1:38
- 2 Come On Come On 3:52
- 3 Bodies 3:36
- 4 After Dark 3:57
- 5 Please Don't Lay Me Down 5:00
- 6 Music 3:16
- 7 If I 3:57
- 8 Somebody New 4:04
- 9 Better Off Alone 3:44
- 10 Set You Alight 3:48
- 11 Don't 3:37
- 12 Feeding on the Night 3:32
- 13 On and On 3:38
Disc 2
- 1 The Making of Hollywood, Part 1 4:22
- 2 The Making of Hollywood, Part 2 3:56
- 3 The Making of Hollywood, Part 3 3:36
- 4 The Making of Hollywood, Part 4 4:10
- 5 Come on Come On 3:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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