How I'm Feeling
Lauv · 2020
66 min · 21 tracks · electronic music
A vibrant blend of electronic beats and introspective lyrics captures the complexities of modern love and loneliness.
Top tracks — play these first
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fuck, i’m lonely — This track features a collaboration with Anne-Marie and effectively portrays the feeling of longing in a digital age through catchy hooks and relatable lyrics.
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Modern Loneliness — The closing track encapsulates the album's central theme, exploring the paradox of feeling isolated despite being connected to others via technology.
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Sad Forever — This song stands out for its candid exploration of mental health struggles, combining upbeat production with deeply personal lyrics that resonate with many listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines electronic elements with personal lyrics, creating a relatable yet somewhat conventional sound.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of electronic beats layered with introspective lyrics that explore themes of love and loneliness.
- Several tracks employ a minimalist arrangement, allowing the vocals to take center stage while maintaining a rhythmic backdrop.
- The first half of the album maintains a steady mid-tempo pace, while the latter half introduces more varied tempos and emotional dynamics.
- 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
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- exploration of modern emotional struggles
- introspective themes for solitary listening
- vivid soundscapes for deep thought
- consistent flow with gradual resolution
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 6, 2020, How I'm Feeling is Lauv’s debut studio album following a series of successful EPs and singles. At this point in his career, he had already achieved significant popularity with hits like 'I Like Me Better' and collaborations with artists such as Troye Sivan. This album marked a pivotal transition from singles to a cohesive body of work that encapsulates his artistic vision.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eden· LANY· Jeremy Camp
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Modern Loneliness
The song's bridge shifts from a general reflection on loneliness to an intimate personal confession about feeling disconnected even when surrounded by friends.
This structural change deepens the emotional impact, revealing how pervasive loneliness can be even in seemingly fulfilling social situations.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Drugs & The Internet 2:59
- 2 fuck, i’m lonely 3:18
- 3 Lonely Eyes 3:16
- 4 Sims 2:35
- 5 Believed 2:49
- 6 Billy 3:00
- 7 Feelings 3:09
- 8 Canada 3:04
- 9 For Now 3:09
- 10 Mean It 3:52
- 11 Tell My Mama 2:46
- 12 Sweatpants 3:16
- 13 Who 3:00
- 14 i’m so tired… 2:42
- 15 El Tejano 3:11
- 16 Tattoos Together 3:06
- 17 Changes 2:40
- 18 Sad Forever 3:23
- 19 Invisible Things 3:17
- 20 Julia 3:38
- 21 Modern Loneliness 4:14
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