Top tracks — play these first
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Invisible (My Song) Start here — This opening track introduces Laleh's emotive vocal style and sets the thematic tone of self-discovery that permeates the album.
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Live Tomorrow — The song encapsulates a message of hope and resilience, showcasing Laleh's ability to blend uplifting melodies with reflective lyrics.
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Forgive but Not Forget — This track highlights Laleh's lyrical depth, exploring complex emotions around forgiveness while maintaining an engaging pop structure.
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Hame Baham — Featuring a catchy chorus and infectious rhythm, this song illustrates Laleh's knack for creating memorable hooks while celebrating unity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Laleh's debut blends pop melodies with personal storytelling, though it lacks full cohesion in its sequencing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong pop anthem, 'Invisible (My Song)', followed by a shift to more introspective tracks that explore personal themes.
- The use of varied instrumentation, including strings and electronic elements, creates dynamic shifts in mood across the album.
- The final track, 'Hide Away', serves as a reflective conclusion, contrasting with the more upbeat songs earlier in the album.
- 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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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, consistent energy levels
- introspective lyrical reflections
- mid-tempo emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This debut album marked Laleh's emergence and established her in the Swedish music scene.
- Career context
- Released as Laleh's debut album in 2005, this self-titled project marked her emergence in the Swedish music scene. At this point, she was a fresh face with a distinctive sound, having previously gained attention for her songwriting talents. This album set the foundation for her future success and musical explorations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sia· Tove Lo· Florence + the Machine
Tracklist
- 1 Invisible (My Song) Start here 4:18
- 2 Live Tomorrow 3:36
- 3 Forgive but Not Forget 3:08
- 4 Interlude 1:07
- 5 Hame Baham 3:43
- 6 Bostadsansökan 2:48
- 7 Kom Tilda 4:07
- 8 Storebror 4:03
- 9 Tell Me 3:41
- 10 Salvation 4:12
- 11 How Wrong 3:37
- 12 Han tuggar kex 3:43
- 13 Der Yek Gooshe 3:25
- 14 Hide Away 3:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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