I Am
Leona Lewis · 2015
35 min · 10 tracks · pop music
Empowering anthems blend with introspective ballads, showcasing Leona Lewis's soaring vocals and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Thunder — This opening track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and empowerment through its anthemic chorus and driving production.
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I Am — The title track serves as a personal declaration, showcasing Lewis's vocal prowess while addressing themes of self-acceptance and strength.
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Fire Under My Feet — This upbeat anthem stands out with its infectious energy and motivational lyrics, making it an empowering call to action.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features a mix of anthemic and introspective tracks, showcasing Lewis's vocal range but lacks strong cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks are upbeat anthems, while the subsequent tracks shift to slower tempos and more introspective themes.
- Lewis's vocal delivery varies from powerful belting in the choruses to softer, more vulnerable tones in the verses.
- Several tracks feature layered harmonies and backing vocals that enhance the emotional impact of the lead melodies.
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- empowering anthem vibes
- reflective personal introspection
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows Leona's artistic growth and personal themes, marking a resurgence in her career.
- Career context
- I Am marks Leona Lewis's fourth studio album, following her 2012 release Glassheart. At this point in her career, Lewis was navigating a shift in musical direction while striving to reclaim her place in the pop landscape after a period of relative commercial decline.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jessie J· Emeli Sandé· Adele
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Thunder 3:43
- 2 Fire Under My Feet 3:35
- 3 You Knew Me When 3:40
- 4 I Am 3:42
- 5 Ladders 3:26
- 6 The Essence of Me 3:41
- 7 I Got You 3:01
- 8 Power 3:19
- 9 Another Love Song 3:26
- 10 Thank You 4:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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