Only Honest on the Weekend
Becky Hill · 2021
45 min · 15 tracks · contemporary R&B
A vibrant blend of dance-pop and contemporary R&B that pulses with infectious rhythms and heartfelt lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Got You — This opening track features an upbeat tempo and catchy hook that immediately establishes the album's energetic vibe, encapsulating Hill's signature sound.
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Better Off Without You — This song blends emotional depth with danceable beats, illustrating Hill's ability to balance personal storytelling with club-ready production.
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Heaven on My Mind — With its euphoric chorus and slick production, this track exemplifies the album's overarching themes of love and liberation while highlighting Hill's vocal prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong production and engaging songwriting, though it follows familiar contemporary R&B patterns.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent upbeat tempo, while the second half introduces slower tracks that create a contrasting dynamic.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response sections, enhancing the engaging nature of the choruses.
- 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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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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- electrifying weekend dance vibes
- heartfelt anthems for celebration
- uplifting tracks for group energy
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- short bursts of joy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, introspective pieces
- seek complex sonic explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Becky Hill released 'Only Honest on the Weekend' as her debut studio album after gaining prominence through her collaborations and chart successes, notably her feature on Oliver Heldens' 'Gecko (Overdrive)'. This album marked a pivotal moment in her career, showcasing her evolution from a promising vocalist to a leading artist in the UK dance music scene.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Got You 3:10
- 2 Last Time 3:34
- 3 Make It Hard to Love You 3:20
- 4 Better Off Without You 3:18
- 5 Remember 2:41
- 6 Perfect People 3:03
- 7 My Heart Goes (La di da) 2:29
- 8 Could Be My Somebody 3:16
- 9 Business 3:18
- 10 Waiting Not Looking 2:04
- 11 Distance 2:56
- 12 Lessons 3:08
- 13 Heaven on My Mind 3:13
- 14 Is Anybody There 3:17
- 15 Through the Night 2:49
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