Laura Stevenson
Laura Stevenson · 2021
36 min · 10 tracks · folk rock
A tender exploration of vulnerability, layered with intimate melodies and poignant storytelling that resonates deeply.
Top tracks — play these first
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Moving Cars — This track embodies the album's themes of uncertainty and nostalgia, featuring a haunting melody that complements its reflective lyrics about life's transience.
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Wretch — In 'Wretch', Stevenson confronts personal demons with raw honesty, making it one of the most emotionally charged songs on the album.
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Sky Blue, Bad News — This song stands out for its powerful juxtaposition of bright imagery against darker themes, showcasing Stevenson’s lyrical prowess and ability to convey complex emotions.
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 emotional depth, with effective pacing and structure throughout.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective tone.
- Several songs employ a call-and-response vocal style, creating an intimate dialogue between the singer and backing vocals.
- The album closes with two tracks that gradually decrease in tempo, allowing for a contemplative finish.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Children's National Transfer
The narrative shifts from childhood innocence to harsh adulthood realities, encapsulating a profound moment of loss and disillusionment.
This transition highlights Stevenson's skill in weaving together contrasting themes, effectively illustrating the impact of time on perception.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 State 2:58
- 2 Don't Think About Me 2:54
- 3 Moving Cars 4:46
- 4 Continental Divide 5:09
- 5 Wretch 4:54
- 6 Sky Blue, Bad News 4:44
- 7 Mary 3:43
- 8 Sandstorm 3:08
- 9 After Those Who Mean It 2:30
- 10 Children's National Transfer 2:09
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