What makes Learn to Love Again by Lawson notable?

The album features the title track, which became a commercial success, charting well in the UK and receiving significant radio play. Additionally, its acoustic versions highlight the band's versatility and emotional depth, contributing to their reputation as a leading pop rock act in the UK. By the time Lawson released Learn to Love Again in February 2013, they were firmly establishing themselves in the UK pop rock scene following their debut album. Their previous work had garnered initial popularity, but this release aimed to solidify their sound and reach a wider audience.

How many songs are on Learn to Love Again?

Learn to Love Again has 4 tracks, running approximately 14 minutes.

Learn to Love Again

Lawson · 2013

14 min · 4 tracks · pop rock

A heartfelt blend of pop rock melodies and introspective lyrics that explore themes of love and vulnerability.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Learn to Love Again — This song serves as the emotional centerpiece of the album, encapsulating its themes of heartbreak and hope with an infectious melody that resonates with listeners.
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Hurts Like You — With its poignant lyrics about enduring pain in relationships, this track showcases Lawson's lyrical depth and ability to connect with audiences on a personal level.
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Waterfall (acoustic) — The acoustic version strips back the production, highlighting the raw emotion in the vocals and providing a different perspective on the original track.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The single showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks significant depth or uniqueness.

What we noticed

The title track is followed by a more upbeat song, 'Hurts Like You', which shifts the emotional tone before returning to acoustic versions.
The acoustic tracks feature stripped-down arrangements that emphasize vocal harmonies and lyrical content.
The first two tracks are structured around traditional pop rock formats with verses and choruses, while the acoustic versions focus on melody and intimacy.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This single solidified Lawson's presence in the UK pop rock scene after their debut.
Themes: heartbreak recovery· pop rock resilience
Career context: By the time Lawson released Learn to Love Again in February 2013, they were firmly establishing themselves in the UK pop rock scene following their debut album. Their previous work had garnered initial popularity, but this release aimed to solidify their sound and reach a wider audience.
Stylistic neighbors: The Script· OneRepublic· Ed Sheeran