Top tracks — play these first
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Powerline — Opening with an infectious energy, this track encapsulates the album's hard rock spirit while showcasing Aaron's powerful vocal delivery.
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Only Human — This song highlights emotional depth through its lyrics and features a memorable chorus that exemplifies Aaron's ability to balance rock with melody.
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Don't Rain on My Parade — An empowering anthem, this track is notable for its catchy hook and assertive message, resonating strongly with listeners seeking strength and independence.
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If This Is Love — This ballad stands out for its introspective lyrics and showcases Aaron's range, blending soft rock elements with heartfelt emotion.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and energetic performances but lacks deep cohesion and lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving guitar riffs and energetic tempos, establishing a hard rock sound that persists through the album.
- The final track, 'Dream With Me', slows down significantly, providing a contrasting end to the high-energy preceding songs.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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
- energetic sing-alongs with friends
- confident anthems for empowerment
- catchy hooks for road trips
- dynamic pacing with varied moods
- vibrant melodies for celebration
Maybe skip if you
- slow, introspective listening preference
- preference for lengthy compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- This self-titled album marked Lee Aaron's third studio release and her first major breakthrough following the success of her previous album, 'Call of the Wild'. Released in 1987, it showcased her evolution as a hard rock artist and helped solidify her status in the Canadian music scene during a time when female rock vocalists were gaining prominence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pat Benatar· Heart· Alannah Myles
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Powerline 3:50
- 2 Hands Are Tied 3:50
- 3 Only Human 3:46
- 4 Empty Heart 3:07
- 5 Number One 3:54
- 6 Don't Rain on My Parade 3:29
- 7 Goin' Off the Deep End 4:21
- 8 If This Is Love 4:17
- 9 Eye for an Eye 3:47
- 10 Heartbeat of the World 4:20
- 11 Dream With Me 4:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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