I Believe You Liar
Megan Washington · 2010
46 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A fusion of jazz-inflected pop and introspective songwriting that weaves through themes of love and self-discovery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cement — This track encapsulates the album's emotional core with its haunting melodies and poignant lyrics about vulnerability and longing. Its layered instrumentation creates a rich sonic landscape that complements Washington's powerful vocal delivery.
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Lover/Soldier — A standout for its narrative complexity, this song juxtaposes themes of love and conflict, revealing Washington's lyrical prowess. The contrasting musical dynamics illustrate the tension between intimacy and struggle.
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I Believe You Liar — The title track serves as a bold statement of identity and deception, perfectly encapsulating the album's themes. Its catchy chorus combined with intricate piano arrangements showcases Washington's artistic range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production, balancing jazz influences with pop sensibilities.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that blend jazz instrumentation with pop structures, while the second half shifts towards more introspective ballads.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- introspective moments of quiet reflection
- emotive vocals for personal connection
- engaging storytelling through lyrical depth
- gentle pacing for evening relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer immediate catchy hooks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- I Believe You Liar is Megan Washington's debut album, marking her entry into the music scene after gaining attention from her earlier EPs. Released in 2010, this album solidified her reputation as a distinctive voice in Australian music, showcasing her unique blend of jazz influences and pop sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hiatus Kaiyote· Esperanza Spalding· Nina Simone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 1997 2:53
- 2 Navy Blues 3:36
- 3 Cement 3:36
- 4 Underground 3:46
- 5 Rich Kids 3:03
- 6 Sunday Best 3:21
- 7 Clementine 3:07
- 8 Lover/Soldier 5:34
- 9 Spanish Temper 4:11
- 10 The Hardest Part 4:12
- 11 How To Tame Lions 3:48
- 12 I Believe You Liar 5:35
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