Infinite Things
Paloma Faith · 2020
47 min · 13 tracks · contemporary R&B
A blend of soulful melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in lush production that showcases vulnerability and strength.
Top tracks — play these first
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Supernatural Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its ethereal soundscape and explores themes of love and desire through vivid imagery. It's an engaging introduction to the album's emotional core.
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Monster — In this track, Faith confronts inner demons with powerful vocals that convey both struggle and empowerment. The juxtaposition of darkness and strength resonates throughout the album.
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If This Is Goodbye — This poignant ballad captures the bittersweet essence of farewells with haunting melodies and heartfelt lyrics, showcasing Faith’s ability to evoke deep emotion.
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Beautiful & Damned — With its catchy hook and exploration of flawed relationships, this track highlights Faith's pop sensibilities while maintaining emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines strong melodies with lush production, though its pacing and cohesion vary across tracks.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that shifts the album's energy.
- Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies, with Faith's lead vocals often accompanied by backing singers that enhance emotional delivery.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional storytelling flow
- cathartic moments of reflection
- evening relaxation with friends
- intimate solo listening experience
- gradual build towards heartfelt climax
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification tracks
- prefer upbeat party energy
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and depth in lyrics and sound as her fifth album.
- Themes
- inner turmoil· ethereal love· bittersweet farewells
- Career context
- Released on November 13, 2020, 'Infinite Things' is Paloma Faith's fifth studio album, following her 2017 release 'The Architect'. At this point in her career, she was already established as a prominent British artist known for her theatrical style and emotive vocal performances, but this album marked a return to more personal themes after a period of reflection in her life.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amy Winehouse· Adele· Lana Del Rey
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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If This Is Goodbye
The narrative shifts from hopefulness to resignation as the song progresses, capturing the complexity of saying farewell without certainty.
This transition deepens the emotional impact by contrasting initial optimism with a stark acceptance of loss.
Tracklist
- 1 Supernatural Start here 3:33
- 2 Monster 3:11
- 3 Gold 3:58
- 4 Falling Down 3:35
- 5 Infinite Things 4:47
- 6 If This Is Goodbye 4:44
- 7 Better Than This 3:27
- 8 Me Time 3:17
- 9 If Loving You Was Easy 3:44
- 10 Beautiful & Damned 2:37
- 11 I’d Die for You 4:01
- 12 Living With a Stranger 3:26
- 13 Last Night on Earth 2:48
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