Only Human
Calum Scott · 2018
53 min · 15 tracks · pop music
A heartfelt exploration of love and vulnerability wrapped in soaring pop melodies and poignant lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
-
→
You Are the Reason — This track serves as a powerful anthem of longing and redemption, showcasing Scott's vocal prowess and emotional delivery that define the album.
-
→
Dancing on My Own — Originally a Robyn cover, Scott's version became a signature song that highlights his ability to transform heartbreak into an uplifting experience through his expressive singing.
-
→
Stop Myself (Only Human) — This track encapsulates the struggle with self-acceptance and vulnerability, featuring introspective lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners navigating their own emotions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and emotional themes but lacks cohesive flow due to repeated tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features mid-tempo tracks that build emotional intensity, while the second half includes slower ballads that create a reflective atmosphere.
- Several songs prominently feature piano and strings, which enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics and melodies.
- The track 'Dancing on My Own' is included twice, once as an original and once as a remix, which affects the overall flow and cohesion of the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
-
7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
-
5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
-
5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
-
4/10
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
- heartfelt emotional storytelling
- steady melodic journeys
- contemplative listening moments
- immersive lyrical reflections
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Only Human is Calum Scott's debut studio album, released after his breakout success with the single 'Dancing on My Own' in 2016. By this point, Scott had garnered significant attention from his appearance on Britain's Got Talent, leading to a dedicated fanbase eager for his first full-length offering.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Arthur· Lewis Capaldi· Sam Smith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If Our Love Is Wrong 3:23
- 2 Give Me Something 3:16
- 3 Rhythm Inside 3:32
- 4 You Are the Reason 3:24
- 5 Come Back Home 3:10
- 6 Stop Myself (Only Human) 3:27
- 7 Dancing on My Own 4:20
- 8 Only You 3:45
- 9 Won’t Let You Down 3:14
- 10 What I Miss Most 3:51
- 11 Hotel Room 3:40
- 12 Good to You 3:50
- 13 Not Dark Yet 3:35
- 14 Dancing on My Own (Tiësto remix) 3:43
- 15 You Are the Reason 3:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.