Losing Sleep cover

Losing Sleep

Parachute · 2009

38 min · 11 tracks · pop rock

Catchy melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating an inviting soundscape that defines Parachute's early pop rock style.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Mess I Made — This track encapsulates the emotional core of the album with its introspective lyrics about regret and vulnerability, making it relatable for listeners experiencing similar feelings.
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    She Is Love — 'She Is Love' stands out as one of the most recognized songs from the album, blending infectious hooks with romantic themes that became a defining element of Parachute's appeal.
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    Back Again — With its upbeat tempo and catchy chorus, 'Back Again' showcases the band's ability to balance lightheartedness with sincere storytelling, representing the album's overall charm.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

43 /100
Lowland
Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album features catchy melodies and relatable lyrics but lacks standout innovation in its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first five tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the latter half introduces slower ballads that shift the album's energy.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
  • The lyrics often employ straightforward storytelling, with recurring themes of love and introspection across multiple songs.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • The Mess I Made

    The bridge shifts to a reflective tone where past mistakes are acknowledged with a sense of longing for redemption.

    This moment deepens the narrative by contrasting earlier confidence with a raw admission of fault, enhancing the song's emotional weight.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 All That I Am 4:16
  • 2 Back Again 3:04
  • 3 She (For Liz) 3:07
  • 4 The Mess I Made 3:51
  • 5 She Is Love 2:26
  • 6 Ghost 3:41
  • 7 Under Control 4:20
  • 8 Blame It on Me 3:25
  • 9 Words Meet Heartbeats 3:17
  • 10 The New Year 4:14
  • 11 She Is Love (full band version) 3:05

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