Top tracks — play these first
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I Got You — This track showcases Shark's knack for infectious hooks while exploring themes of love and reassurance, setting a tone for the album.
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Adore — As her breakthrough single, this song encapsulates Shark’s emotional depth with its heartfelt lyrics and anthemic chorus, making it central to her identity.
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The Idiot — This track stands out for its candid exploration of self-doubt and vulnerability, underlining the album's theme of personal reflection.
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Psycho — With its catchy rhythm and playful lyrics, this song contrasts the more serious undertones of the album while showcasing Shark's versatility as an artist.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances catchy melodies with introspective themes but lacks strong cohesion in its running order.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower, more introspective 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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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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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 sing-alongs
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- catchy melodies for upbeat vibes
- for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy dance tracks
- seek lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Love Monster marks Amy Shark's debut studio album, following her successful EP Night Thinker. Released in July 2018, it solidified her position as a leading voice in Australian indie pop after gaining attention with her hit single 'Adore'.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Got You 2:58
- 2 Adore 3:05
- 3 All Loved Up 3:30
- 4 I Said Hi 2:50
- 5 The Idiot 3:17
- 6 Never Coming Back 3:14
- 7 Leave Us Alone 3:31
- 8 Psycho 3:27
- 9 Don't Turn Around 3:06
- 10 Middle of the Night 3:39
- 11 Mess Her Up 3:28
- 12 The Slow Song 2:53
- 13 I'm a Liar 3:25
- 14 You Think I Think I Sound Like God 4:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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