Released 17 years ago this October
Keeping Secrets
Skye Edwards · 2009
45 min · 10 tracks · rhythm and blues
A fusion of smooth vocals and lush instrumentation, weaving through themes of introspection and emotional complexity.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Believe — Opening the album, this track sets a reflective tone with its haunting melodies and explorations of self-doubt, establishing a thematic foundation for the record.
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Boo Hoo — This track combines playful lyrics with an infectious rhythm, illustrating Edwards' ability to blend melancholy with an upbeat sound, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Not Broken — With its poignant lyricism and emotive vocal performance, this song exemplifies the album's deeper exploration of vulnerability and resilience amidst personal struggles.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but remains within familiar genre boundaries.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- 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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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
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, consistent energy levels
- introspective evening reflections
- gradual builds and payoffs
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Keeping Secrets' was released in 2009, Skye Edwards had established herself as a solo artist following her departure from Morcheeba. This album marked her third solo effort, showcasing a maturation in her songwriting and vocal delivery after the more pop-oriented sounds of her previous work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Portishead· Massive Attack· Lana Del Rey
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Exhale
The bridge introduces a shift in perspective that contrasts hope against despair, creating a powerful emotional climax.
This structural change emphasizes the internal conflict present throughout the song, serving as a turning point that deepens the listener's engagement.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Believe 4:50
- 2 Boo Hoo 5:03
- 3 Not Broken 4:39
- 4 The Shape I’m In 3:36
- 5 Monsters Demons 5:49
- 6 Clock to Stop 3:53
- 7 Almost Killed Me 3:53
- 8 Wrong Alright 4:02
- 9 Maybe to Spain 4:34
- 10 Exhale 4:49
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