Music to Make Boys Cry
Diana Vickers · 2013
37 min · 10 tracks · pop music
A playful blend of synth-pop and electro influences, underscored by Vickers' quirky vocal delivery and whimsical storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Music to Make Boys Cry — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of teenage heartbreak and empowerment through its upbeat melody and relatable lyrics about romantic frustration.
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Cinderella — This track showcases a fairy-tale narrative that cleverly juxtaposes traditional themes with modern sensibilities, reflecting Vickers' playful lyrical style.
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Better in French — With its catchy chorus and upbeat instrumentation, this song represents Vickers' experimentation with language and cultural references, adding depth to the album's narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases playful pop elements but lacks depth and cohesion overall.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a prominent synth line and playful lyrics, setting a whimsical tone.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the pop sensibility.
- The tempo varies significantly across the album, with tracks like 'Cinderella' maintaining an upbeat pace while others like 'Smoke' slow down for contrast.
- The final track, 'Blame Game', features a more introspective tone and stripped-back instrumentation, creating a notable shift in mood.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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4/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Music to Make Boys Cry 3:31
- 2 Cinderella 3:44
- 3 Lightning Strikes 3:32
- 4 Dead Heat 3:49
- 5 Boy in Paris 3:34
- 6 Mad at Me 3:16
- 7 Smoke 3:56
- 8 Mr. Postman 3:42
- 9 Better in French 3:50
- 10 Blame Game 4:28
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