Top tracks — play these first
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Biscuit — This track highlights Ivy's playful lyricism and quirky personality, blending infectious melodies with a sassy attitude that captures the album's spirit.
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No Good — The title track showcases a confident vocal delivery paired with an upbeat production, encapsulating themes of self-empowerment and resilience.
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Champagne Taste — With its catchy chorus and clever wordplay, this song exemplifies Ivy's ability to fuse humor with relatable experiences about aspirations and desires.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic pop-rock with playful lyrics but lacks significant depth or innovation.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a punchy track that sets a high-energy tone, followed by the lead single which maintains a similar tempo.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and playful lyrical themes, particularly in 'Biscuit' and 'Champagne Taste'.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo, creating a contrast with the earlier high-energy songs and allowing for a more introspective finish.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful anthems for confident vibes
- short bursts of fierce energy
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- bold attitude in every track
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, meditative pieces
- seek deep emotional introspection
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, No Good was Ivy Levan's debut studio album after several singles that showcased her eclectic style. At this point in her career, she had been building momentum through collaborations and performances, positioning herself as an emerging force in the pop scene. The album served as a significant step in defining her artistic identity and gaining wider recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kimbra· Muna· Charli XCX
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Killing You
The narrative shifts from playful banter to raw vulnerability, revealing deeper emotional stakes beneath the surface-level bravado.
This contrast enriches the song by adding layers to the persona Ivy portrays, showcasing her range beyond just fun pop anthems.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Dame Says 3:36
- 2 Biscuit 3:13
- 3 No Good 3:02
- 4 Champagne Taste 3:06
- 5 Like a Glove 3:16
- 6 27 Club 3:29
- 7 Best Damn Thing 2:59
- 8 Misery 3:37
- 9 Killing You 3:21
- 10 Johnny Boy 3:54
- 11 It Ain't Easy 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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