Hymn
Kesha · 2017
3 min · 1 track · country music
Uplifting anthems blend pop and dance elements, creating a celebratory sound that invites listeners to embrace their individuality.
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Hymn — The title track serves as a powerful declaration of self-empowerment and resilience, encapsulating Kesha's journey through adversity and her determination to celebrate individuality.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The song combines traditional country elements with Kesha's pop sensibilities, creating a solid but familiar sound.
What we noticed
- The track features a steady, mid-tempo rhythm with a prominent use of acoustic guitar and strings throughout.
- Kesha's vocal delivery is both powerful and emotive, emphasizing the song's themes of resilience and empowerment.
- The structure follows a traditional verse-chorus format, with the chorus being repeated multiple times to reinforce its message.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked Kesha's return and established her resilience after legal battles, resonating widely.
- Themes
- personal empowerment· celebratory resilience· post-trauma recovery
- Career context
- Released in 2017, 'Hymn' marked Kesha's return after a tumultuous legal battle with her former producer. This track was part of her first album since the critically acclaimed 'Warrior' in 2012, showcasing her artistic resilience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lady Gaga· Demi Lovato· Britney Spears
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Hymn
The bridge shifts from personal introspection to a collective call for unity among listeners.
This transition invites everyone into the narrative, transforming a personal story into an anthem that fosters a sense of belonging.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hymn 3:25
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Confident
Demi Lovato
Shares themes of personal empowerment and resilience with an upbeat pop production.
This Is Acting
Sia
Features anthemic songs that blend pop and dance, focusing on self-acceptance and strength.
Born This Way
Lady Gaga
Combines celebratory dance-pop with themes of individuality and embracing one's true self.
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