No Mermaid cover

No Mermaid

Sinéad Lohan

48 min · 12 tracks

A blend of ethereal melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in a warm acoustic soundscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    No Mermaid — The title track encapsulates Lohan's haunting vocal style and poetic lyricism, setting the tone for the entire album with its exploration of longing and self-identity.
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    Diving to Be Deeper — This song showcases Lohan's ability to blend melodic complexity with emotional depth, illustrating her introspection and vulnerability through rich imagery.
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    Whatever It Takes — This track combines an upbeat rhythm with reflective lyrics, highlighting Lohan's knack for contrasting musicality with deeper themes of determination and hope.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

66 /100
Treeline
Higher than 59% of albums we've rated

The album features strong songwriting and cohesive sound but lacks standout production elements.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature layered acoustic guitar arrangements that create a lush backdrop for Lohan's vocals.
  • Several songs incorporate subtle harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
  • The album closes with a gradual tempo decrease, culminating in a reflective final track that contrasts with the more upbeat earlier songs.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Loose Ends

    The narrative shifts from reflecting on lost connections to a realization of personal agency.

    This structural change emphasizes a newfound empowerment that contrasts earlier themes of loss, marking a pivotal turning point in the song's emotional arc.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 No Mermaid 4:08
  • 2 Don't I Know 4:27
  • 3 Whatever It Takes 3:35
  • 4 Loose Ends 4:33
  • 5 Whether or Not 4:45
  • 6 What Can Never Be 4:20
  • 7 Believe It If You Like 4:27
  • 8 Out of the Woods 3:49
  • 9 People and Tables 3:22
  • 10 Disillusioned 3:58
  • 11 Hot on Your Trail 3:20
  • 12 Diving to Be Deeper 4:09

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