Lukas Graham
Lukas Graham · 2015
39 min · 12 tracks · funk
A heartfelt blend of pop and soul, where personal narratives intertwine with infectious melodies and reflective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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7 Years Start here — This track serves as both a reflection on life's milestones and a narrative journey through childhood to adulthood, showcasing the band's lyrical depth.
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Mama Said — With its poignant exploration of parental advice and life lessons, this song captures the essence of familial bonds while maintaining an uplifting sound.
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Funeral — The emotional weight of this track lies in its candid exploration of loss and remembrance, providing a powerful contrast to the album's more upbeat moments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines personal narratives with varied instrumentation, but lacks strong cohesion in its flow.
What we noticed
- The first track, '7 Years,' features a narrative structure that unfolds over multiple verses, reflecting on different life stages.
- The album includes interludes that serve as transitions between songs, altering the pacing and emotional tone throughout.
- Lyrically, the songs often employ personal storytelling, with recurring themes of family and growth.
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- reflective storytelling about life
- steady pacing for thoughtful listening
- soulful melodies for introspection
- relatable themes of personal growth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album propelled Lukas Graham into global recognition with hit singles.
- Career context
- Lukas Graham's self-titled album marked a significant moment in their career as it was their first major release after establishing a following in Denmark. By 2015, the band had transitioned from local success to international recognition, setting the stage for future hits that would dominate charts worldwide.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Maroon 5· Jason Mraz· John Mayer
Tracklist
- 1 7 Years Start here 3:55
- 2 Take the World by Storm 3:12
- 3 Mama Said 3:25
- 4 Happy Home 3:37
- 5 Hayo 2:51
- 6 When I Woke Up… - (interlude) 0:48
- 7 Don’t You Worry ’bout Me 3:09
- 8 What Happened to Perfect 3:56
- 9 Playtime 4:10
- 10 Strip No More 3:27
- 11 You’re Not There 3:20
- 12 Funeral 4:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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