Top tracks — play these first
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UP — This track encapsulates the album's upbeat energy, combining catchy hooks with introspective lyrics that reflect personal growth and resilience.
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Proud of U — A heartfelt tribute to relationships and support systems, this song features poignant verses that highlight vulnerability alongside a captivating melodic structure.
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Tequila — With its infectious rhythm and clever wordplay, this track stands out for its celebration of life’s moments while maintaining a reflective undertone about choices and consequences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases inventive songwriting and production, blending genres while maintaining a cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- Lyrical themes range from personal introspection to social commentary, often layered with vivid imagery and metaphor.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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
- playful vibes for road trips
- imaginative storytelling and reflection
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- catchy anthems for celebration
- uplifting energy for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective tracks
- seek straightforward, linear narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2019, 'Mirrorland' marked EarthGang's first studio album under Dreamville Records, following their critically acclaimed EP 'Royalty' in 2016. This album showcased their unique style and solidified their position within the contemporary hip-hop landscape as they began to gain mainstream recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- JID· Saba· Isaiah Rashad
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Wings
The bridge shifts perspective as it momentarily embraces a more hopeful tone, contrasting earlier themes of struggle.
By altering the narrative voice here, the song creates an uplifting climax that emphasizes transformation and forward momentum.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 LaLa Challenge 3:51
- 2 UP 3:35
- 3 Top Down 3:16
- 4 Bank 2:59
- 5 Proud of U 3:58
- 6 This Side 4:37
- 7 Swivel 3:14
- 8 Avenue 3:03
- 9 Tequila 4:33
- 10 Blue Moon 3:58
- 11 Trippin 4:17
- 12 Stuck 4:30
- 13 Fields 5:19
- 14 Wings 4:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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