I Love You Like a Brother
Alex Lahey · 2017
35 min · 10 tracks
Energetic pop-rock melodies intertwine with candid lyrics about personal struggles and the complexities of relationships.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Love You Like a Brother — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of platonic love and emotional honesty, featuring upbeat instrumentation that contrasts with its introspective lyrics about friendship.
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Every Day's the Weekend — Opening the album with infectious energy, this track celebrates carefree moments while reflecting on the pressures of adulthood, setting the tone for Lahey's playful yet poignant style.
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I Haven't Been Taking Care of Myself — Here, Lahey confronts personal neglect with raw honesty and catchy hooks, making it one of the most relatable songs on the album as it explores self-care and mental health.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic melodies with candid lyrics, showcasing Lahey's songwriting growth while maintaining a cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a driving beat and layered guitars, establishing an energetic tone that persists through the majority of the album.
- Several tracks feature a call-and-response vocal style, particularly in the choruses, which enhances the sense of interaction and engagement.
- The lyrics often juxtapose light-hearted themes with serious undertones, creating a contrast that invites deeper reflection on personal experiences.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of candid energy
- playful reflections on relationships
- upbeat tracks for social settings
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- slow, introspective listening preferences
- seeking lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2017, I Love You Like a Brother is Alex Lahey's debut studio album, following her well-received EP, B-Grade University. This album marked a significant step forward in her career, showcasing her growth as a songwriter and solidifying her place in the Australian indie music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Julien Baker· Lucy Dacus· Soccer Mommy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Every Day's the Weekend 3:10
- 2 I Love You Like a Brother 2:50
- 3 Perth Traumatic Stress Disorder 2:15
- 4 I Haven't Been Taking Care of Myself 3:46
- 5 Backpack 3:59
- 6 Awkward Exchange 3:51
- 7 I Want U 3:48
- 8 Lotto in Reverse 4:00
- 9 Let's Call It a Day 4:19
- 10 There's No Money 3:54
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