Little Bit of Sun
Semisonic · 2023
39 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
Bright melodies and introspective lyrics create a warm, reflective atmosphere that invites listeners to embrace life’s simple joys.
Top tracks — play these first
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Little Bit of Sun — This title track encapsulates the album's uplifting spirit, marrying catchy hooks with lyrics that celebrate small moments of joy.
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Keep Me In Motion — A standout for its driving rhythm and evocative lyricism, this track explores themes of perseverance and the need for connection amidst uncertainty.
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Beautiful Sky (feat. Jim James) — Featuring Jim James, this collaboration expands the album's sonic palette, blending lush instrumentation with reflective lyrics about hope and beauty.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and introspective lyrics, but lacks significant innovation within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build on the melodic hooks established in the verses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo uplifting flow
- warm melodies for sunny days
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- easy background for socializing
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- With 'Little Bit of Sun', Semisonic returns after a lengthy hiatus since their last album in 2001, showcasing a matured sound while retaining their signature melodic hooks. This release marks their first full-length project in over two decades, positioning the band in a renewed phase of artistic expression and exploration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fountains of Wayne· Matchbox Twenty· Third Eye Blind
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Little Bit of Sun 2:30
- 2 The Rope 2:29
- 3 Grow Your Own 3:32
- 4 Don’t Fade Away 2:28
- 5 All The Time 3:44
- 6 Keep Me In Motion 4:11
- 7 If You Say So 3:18
- 8 Out Of The Dirt 3:20
- 9 It Wasn’t Like We Hoped It Would Be 3:20
- 10 So Amazed 2:34
- 11 Only Empathy 3:31
- 12 Beautiful Sky (feat. Jim James) 4:57
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