What makes If God Had Curves by David Usher notable?

The album received positive reviews, particularly for its lyrical depth and production quality, helping it reach the Canadian charts. It showcased Usher's evolution as a songwriter and his capacity to blend pop sensibilities with rock elements. Released in 2005, If God Had Curves marks David Usher's fourth studio album, following his successful 2003 album, Hallucinations. At this point in his career, Usher was solidifying his identity as a solo artist after previously achieving fame with the band Moist in the 1990s.

How many songs are on If God Had Curves?

If God Had Curves has 11 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

If God Had Curves

David Usher · 2005

37 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

Melodic alternative rock intertwines with introspective lyrics and anthemic choruses, creating a warm yet contemplative listening experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Long Goodbye — Opening the album, this track sets a reflective tone with its poignant exploration of fleeting moments and emotional farewells.
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Souring — The song captures a raw honesty about disillusionment and disappointment, featuring a catchy chorus that contrasts with its somber themes.
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Hope (Tell Everyone) — This uplifting anthem highlights resilience and the power of hope through infectious melodies and engaging lyrics, making it a memorable standout.
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Faithless — With its darker undertones, this track delves into themes of uncertainty and searching for meaning, showcasing Usher's lyrical versatility.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends melodic rock with introspective lyrics but lacks strong cohesion and distinctiveness.

What we noticed

The first three tracks establish a mid-tempo pace with layered instrumentation, while the fourth track introduces a more subdued arrangement featuring acoustic elements.
Several tracks feature a call-and-response vocal style, particularly in the choruses, which enhances the anthemic quality of the songs.
The album closes with a gradual deceleration in tempo, as the last two tracks shift to more reflective themes and softer instrumentation.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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 Long Goodbye 3:27
2 Love Will Save the Day 3:38
3 Souring 3:54
4 See you Fall 4:27
5 Hope (Tell Everyone) 3:29
6 Everything is Alright by me Now 3:07
7 Faithless 3:22
8 Hey Kids 3:15
9 The Wolves 3:27
10 Going Home 3:16
11 Soldiering 2:16

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Hallucinations

2003

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