Natalie Prass
Natalie Prass · 2015
39 min · 9 tracks · rock music
A lush blend of orchestral pop and soul influences wrapped around introspective lyrics and delicate melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Baby Don’t Understand Me — This track opens the album with its poignant exploration of romantic misunderstanding, setting the tone for Prass’s introspective songwriting.
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Bird of Prey — The song features soaring melodies and lush instrumentation, illustrating Prass’s ability to blend vulnerability with strength in her vocal delivery.
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Why Don’t You Believe in Me — This track captures an emotional plea wrapped in soulful harmonies, reflecting the album's themes of love and self-doubt.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends orchestral pop and soul with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong craftsmanship and emotional depth.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestral arrangements that complement the delicate vocal melodies, creating a rich sonic landscape.
- Several tracks incorporate unexpected tempo changes, such as 'Violently', which shifts from a slow build to an intense climax.
- The lyrics often explore themes of vulnerability and introspection, with each song presenting a distinct emotional narrative.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective moments of reflection
- delicate melodies for quiet evenings
- lush arrangements that envelop listeners
- emotional depth through soft vocals
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of upbeat tempos
- prefer straightforward, fast-paced tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Natalie Prass released her self-titled debut album in January 2015 after years of performing as a backup musician for various artists. This marked her first major solo project, showcasing her unique sound that combines folk, soul, and pop elements. The album's release followed a successful Kickstarter campaign, allowing her to bring her artistic vision to life.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Margaret Glaspy· Lucy Dacus· Phoebe Bridgers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Baby Don’t Understand Me 5:12
- 2 Bird of Prey 5:22
- 3 Your Fool 3:16
- 4 Christy 3:53
- 5 Why Don’t You Believe in Me 3:54
- 6 Violently 5:44
- 7 Never Over You 3:59
- 8 Reprise 3:44
- 9 It Is You 4:01
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