Home Again
Jimmy Somerville · 2004
73 min · 14 tracks · pop music
A vibrant blend of synth-pop and Hi-NRG beats, infused with heartfelt lyrics and Somerville's soaring vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Could It Be Love — This opening track sets the tone with its infectious melody and lyrical exploration of longing, showcasing Somerville's vocal prowess right from the start.
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Ain't No Mountain High Enough — Somerville's rendition of this classic transforms it into a powerful anthem of resilience, demonstrating his ability to reinterpret beloved songs with fresh emotional depth.
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Home Again — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of nostalgia and belonging through its lush arrangements and poignant lyrics, serving as a heartfelt centerpiece.
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Under a Lover's Sky — This track blends romantic imagery with an upbeat tempo, illustrating Somerville’s knack for merging danceable rhythms with relatable storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends vibrant pop with introspective lyrics, showcasing Somerville's vocal strength but lacks overall cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with a consistent tempo, while the second half shifts to more introspective ballads.
- Several tracks incorporate layered synths and prominent bass lines, creating a danceable rhythm characteristic of Hi-NRG music.
- Somerville's vocal delivery is consistently soaring and emotive, often utilizing a wide vocal range across different 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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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
- uplifting moments of vocal power
- dynamic flow with reflective pauses
- wave-like pacing for emotional release
- late-night sing-alongs with friends
- heartfelt ballads for introspection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy, drawn-out conclusions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Home Again marked Jimmy Somerville's return to music after a hiatus, following his earlier success in the 1980s with Bronski Beat and The Communards. This album was his first studio release in nearly a decade, showcasing his ability to evolve while maintaining his distinct sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bronski Beat· Pet Shop Boys· Erasure
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Could It Be Love 3:35
- 2 Under a Lover's Sky 5:14
- 3 Come On 3:49
- 4 It Still Hurts 3:34
- 5 It's So Good 3:48
- 6 Burn 4:07
- 7 Ain't No Mountain High Enough 3:52
- 8 I Will Always Be Around 3:43
- 9 But Not Tonight 3:21
- 10 Amnesia 3:57
- 11 Home Again 5:14
- 12 What's Your Game? 5:10
- 13 Selfish Days 5:05
- 14 Stay / [silence] / Sing It to Your Heart 18:59
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