Low Blows
Meg Mac · 2017
34 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A blend of soulful melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in a polished alternative R&B soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Low Blows — The title track encapsulates the album's emotional depth with its raw vulnerability and compelling vocal delivery, setting the tone for Meg's introspective journey.
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Grace Gold — This opening track features a captivating blend of lush instrumentation and poignant lyrics that highlight Meg's unique voice and artistic vision.
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Cages — With its haunting melody and powerful chorus, 'Cages' stands out as a reflection on personal struggles and confinement, showcasing Meg's ability to convey complex emotions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting with emotional depth but lacks some cohesion in pacing.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a steady mid-tempo, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- The use of sparse instrumentation in tracks like 'Cages' allows for a focus on vocal delivery and lyrical content.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective late-night reflections
- short, contemplative listening sessions
- emotional storytelling journeys
- hauntingly relatable atmospheres
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 14, 2017, 'Low Blows' is Meg Mac's debut studio album following her successful EP 'Meg Mac' in 2016. At this point, she was transitioning from an emerging artist to a more established presence in the Australian music scene, showcasing her vocal prowess and songwriting skills on a larger platform.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lianne La Havas· Anderson .Paak· Jorja Smith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Grace Gold 3:48
- 2 Low Blows 3:32
- 3 Kindness 3:23
- 4 Cages 3:42
- 5 Didn't wanna get so low but I had to 3:51
- 6 Ride It 4:05
- 7 Maybe it's my first time 3:33
- 8 Shiny Bright 3:20
- 9 Brooklyn Apartment 3:19
- 10 Morning 1:39
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