Let's Say for Instance
Emeli Sandé · 2022
58 min · 18 tracks · contemporary R&B
A reflective blend of contemporary R&B and soul, underpinned by emotive lyrics and warm, inviting melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Family Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the album by exploring themes of connection and belonging, highlighting Sandé’s personal reflections on her family dynamics.
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Look What You’ve Done — This track encapsulates feelings of gratitude and acknowledgment of past struggles, showcasing Sandé's ability to weave deep emotional content into catchy melodies.
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Brighter Days — As an uplifting anthem about resilience and hope, this song stands out as a beacon of positivity amidst the album's more introspective moments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends emotive songwriting with strong production but lacks a cohesive flow across its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a reflective atmosphere.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- 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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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 mid-tempo emotional flow
- soulful reflections on connections
- warm vocals for introspective moments
- headphone detail in rich instrumentation
- feel-good anthems for uplifting moods
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Returns after a hiatus, showcasing continued artistic vitality and relevance.
- Themes
- family dynamics· personal reflections· resilience and hope
- Career context
- Released on May 6, 2022, Let's Say for Instance is Emeli Sandé's first album since 2017's Long Live the Angels. At this point in her career, she was returning to the music scene after a significant hiatus, seeking to reconnect with her roots and personal narratives. This album marks a period of introspection and artistic evolution for Sandé as she blends personal themes with broader reflections on love and family.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Adele· Lianne La Havas· Jessie Ware
Tracklist
- 1 Family Start here 4:04
- 2 Look What You’ve Done 3:21
- 3 July 25th 1:52
- 4 Oxygen 3:59
- 5 Summer 3:56
- 6 My Pleasure 3:06
- 7 There Isn’t Much 3:47
- 8 September 8th 0:47
- 9 Look in Your Eyes 3:11
- 10 Ready to Love 3:06
- 11 Wait for Me 2:49
- 12 Another One 2:29
- 13 Yes You Can 5:06
- 14 Brighter Days 2:50
- 15 Superhuman 3:17
- 16 World Go Round 3:54
- 17 Family (acoustic) 3:23
- 18 Look What You’ve Done (acoustic) 3:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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