Life
Conrad Sewell · 2019
51 min · 15 tracks · pop music
A vibrant blend of pop and R&B, exploring themes of love, resilience, and self-discovery through heartfelt melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Healing Hands — This track not only served as a major hit that propelled Sewell into the spotlight but also encapsulates themes of healing and empowerment through its soaring chorus.
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Love Me Anyway — Demonstrating Sewell's vocal range and emotional depth, this song explores unconditional love despite imperfections, making it relatable and impactful.
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Big World — With its upbeat tempo and optimistic lyrics, this track stands out as an anthem of hope and adventure, showcasing Sewell's ability to blend infectious rhythms with meaningful messages.
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 production but lacks a strong cohesive narrative throughout.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half shifts to more introspective and slower songs.
- Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- 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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5/10
- 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
- uplifting anthems for self-discovery
- reflective moments of emotional healing
- catchy sing-alongs with friends
- vibrant tracks for everyday life
- soulful grooves for uplifting moods
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer complex, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 17, 2019, 'Life' is Conrad Sewell's debut studio album following his breakout success with the single 'Healing Hands' in 2018. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from a promising newcomer to an established artist, aiming to solidify his presence in the music industry with a full-length project.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Legend· Sam Smith· Charlie Puth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Testify 2:06
- 2 Changing 3:26
- 3 Healing Hands 4:10
- 4 Big World 3:55
- 5 Neighbourhood 3:34
- 6 Life 3:22
- 7 Love Me Anyway 3:18
- 8 Light in the Dark 3:09
- 9 Come Clean 3:08
- 10 Unbound 3:48
- 11 Belong 3:01
- 12 Turn of the Knife 4:10
- 13 How to Love a Ghost 3:39
- 14 City of Angels 3:18
- 15 Start Again 3:41
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