Is There Anybody Out There?
A Great Big World · 2014
44 min · 13 tracks · pop music
Emotional pop ballads intertwine with uplifting anthems, creating a poignant exploration of love and vulnerability.
Top tracks — play these first
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Say Something — This track encapsulates the emotional core of the album with its poignant lyrics about longing and vulnerability, showcasing the duo's harmonies beautifully.
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Everyone Is Gay — An anthem of acceptance, this song uses humor and catchy melodies to address LGBTQ+ issues directly, standing out as a bold statement on inclusivity.
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You'll Be Okay — This track serves as an uplifting reassurance amidst darker themes present in the album, offering hope through its comforting lyrics and melodic structure.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances anthems and ballads but lacks strong cohesion and distinctiveness overall.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that gradually transition into more introspective ballads, with 'Say Something' positioned as a pivotal emotional centerpiece.
- Several tracks employ a call-and-response structure, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the sense of dialogue and connection between the singers.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, creating a reflective conclusion that contrasts with the earlier anthemic energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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4/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- consistent emotional journey
- uplifting reflective moments
- steady pacing throughout
- heartfelt lyrical connections
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Is There Anybody Out There? is A Great Big World's debut studio album, following their viral success with the hit single 'Say Something'. Released in early 2014, the album marked a significant step in their career, transitioning from independent artists to mainstream recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Birdy· Ben Howard· James Bay
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rockstar 3:56
- 2 Land of Opportunity 3:25
- 3 Already Home 3:50
- 4 I Really Want It 3:22
- 5 Say Something 3:53
- 6 You'll Be Okay 3:58
- 7 Everyone Is Gay 2:10
- 8 There Is an Answer 3:41
- 9 I Don't Wanna Love Somebody Else 2:43
- 10 This Is the New Year 3:14
- 11 Shorty Don't Wait 4:11
- 12 Cheer Up! 2:11
- 13 Say Something 3:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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