Lianne La Havas
Lianne La Havas · 2020
52 min · 12 tracks · folk music
A soulful tapestry of folk influences woven with introspective lyrics and lush instrumentation that invites deep emotional reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bittersweet (full length) — The opening track encapsulates the thematic essence of the album, merging poignant lyrics about love's complexities with an inviting melody that sets the reflective tone.
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Read My Mind — This track showcases La Havas's ability to blend intricate guitar work with emotionally charged vocals, revealing layers of inner conflict and clarity.
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Courage — With its empowering message and rich instrumentation, this song represents a pivotal moment on the album where vulnerability transforms into strength and resolve.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends folk influences with introspective lyrics, creating a cohesive yet reflective listening experience.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate interludes that create pauses in the flow, allowing for moments of reflection before transitioning to the next song.
- The lyrics often explore themes of identity and vulnerability, with a conversational tone that invites listener engagement.
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soulful introspection and reflection
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
- late-night contemplative moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Lianne La Havas released her self-titled album in 2020, marking her third studio effort following the critically acclaimed 'Blood' from 2012. By this point in her career, she had solidified her identity as an innovative artist blending genres while embracing a more personal lyrical approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Laura Mvula· Nina Simone· Erykah Badu
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bittersweet (full length) 4:52
- 2 Read My Mind 4:48
- 3 Green Papaya 4:05
- 4 Can’t Fight 3:10
- 5 Paper Thin 4:58
- 6 Out of Your Mind (interlude) 1:04
- 7 Weird Fishes 5:54
- 8 Please Don’t Make Me Cry 5:14
- 9 Seven Times 3:30
- 10 Courage 3:38
- 11 Sour Flower 6:47
- 12 Bittersweet 3:56
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