Released 10 years ago
Nothing's Real
Shura · 2016
49 min · 12 tracks · electronic music
A shimmering blend of synth-pop and introspective lyrics wrapped in lush, electronic soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nothing's Real — The title track encapsulates the album’s exploration of existential themes through its dreamy production and haunting melodies, serving as a focal point of Shura's artistic vision.
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Touch — This track combines a catchy chorus with reflective lyrics about intimacy and longing, representing the balance between upbeat sounds and deeper emotional undertones that defines the album.
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2Shy — With its infectious hook and relatable narrative about shyness in romantic pursuits, this song highlights Shura’s ability to blend personal storytelling with pop sensibility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends lush synth-pop with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid writing and production choices.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental track that sets a dreamy tone before transitioning into the title track, which features layered synths and soft vocals.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements, creating a conversational feel that contrasts with the lush electronic production.
- The pacing varies significantly; tracks like 'Touch' and '2Shy' are upbeat, while others like 'What Happened to Us?' slow down for introspection.
- 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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6/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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What Happened to Us?
The bridge shifts into a stark acknowledgment of lost connection, contrasting earlier hopeful verses with a more somber reflection on change.
This structural pivot deepens the emotional impact by juxtaposing optimism with reality, effectively capturing the essence of heartache and nostalgia.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 (I) 1:29
- 2 Nothing's Real 4:07
- 3 What's It Gonna Be? 3:34
- 4 Touch 3:34
- 5 Kidz 'n' Stuff 5:10
- 6 Indecision 3:32
- 7 What Happened to Us? 4:09
- 8 (II) 0:45
- 9 Tongue Tied 3:50
- 10 Make It Up 3:31
- 11 2Shy 4:38
- 12 White Light 10:41
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