I Want to Grow Up
Colleen Green · 2015
36 min · 10 tracks · indie pop
A vibrant blend of lo-fi melodies and candid lyrics captures the restless spirit of young adulthood.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Want To Grow Up — The title track sets the tone for the album, blending catchy hooks with lyrics that poignantly express the desire for maturity amidst uncertainty.
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Things That Are Bad For Me (Part I) — This track juxtaposes upbeat instrumentation with a reflective exploration of self-destructive behaviors, showcasing Green's knack for balancing lightness with depth.
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Deeper Than Love — With its extended runtime, this song delves into complex emotional territory, marked by a haunting melody that lingers long after listening.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features catchy melodies and relatable lyrics, maintaining a consistent energy throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The first track introduces a steady mid-tempo beat that persists through the majority of the album, creating a consistent energy.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics without overshadowing them.
- The album closes with a track that shifts to a more introspective tone, contrasting with the earlier upbeat songs.
- 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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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
- vibrant reflections on young adulthood
- short bursts of candid energy
- playful anthems for carefree moments
- sing-along melodies with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
- seek complex narrative structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- I Want to Grow Up is Colleen Green's third studio album, released following her 2013 effort, Sock It to Me. At this stage, Green was solidifying her voice in the indie pop and lo-fi scenes, further developing her signature sound marked by introspective lyrics and catchy hooks. The album showcases her growth as an artist while navigating themes of identity and aspiration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alvvays· Girlpool· Snail Mail
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Want To Grow Up 3:43
- 2 Wild One 3:15
- 3 TV 3:10
- 4 Pay Attention 2:46
- 5 Deeper Than Love 6:05
- 6 Things That Are Bad For Me (Part I) 3:02
- 7 Things That Are Bad For Me (Part II) 4:06
- 8 Some People 3:06
- 9 Grind My Teeth 3:42
- 10 Whatever I Want 3:57
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