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I Believe in Everything

Speak · 2011

33 min · 10 tracks · synth-pop

Ebullient synth-pop melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating an energetic yet reflective sonic landscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Wars — The opening track sets the stage with its driving beat and layered synths, encapsulating the band's vibrant energy while addressing themes of conflict and resilience.
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    Firecracker — This track showcases a catchy chorus paired with playful instrumentation, illustrating the balance between lightheartedness and deeper emotional undercurrents present throughout the album.
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    Too Afraid — Closing out the album, this song features a poignant exploration of vulnerability wrapped in a danceable rhythm, leaving listeners with a lasting impression of self-reflection.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks standout depth or uniqueness within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a consistent upbeat tempo for the first half, before transitioning to more introspective themes in the latter tracks.
  • Several songs feature layered synth melodies that create a rich soundscape, while the vocals often deliver contrasting reflective lyrics.
  • The arrangement of tracks includes moments of dynamic shifts, such as 'Firecracker' which features a sudden drop in intensity before building back up.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Wars 3:07
  • 2 Carrie 3:49
  • 3 You Know as Well as I 3:23
  • 4 I'd Rather Lie 3:21
  • 5 Stand by Us 2:31
  • 6 Louder 3:26
  • 7 Firecracker 3:38
  • 8 A Little Way 3:36
  • 9 81 4:02
  • 10 Too Afraid 2:18

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