Only Teardrops
Emmelie de Forest · 2013
40 min · 12 tracks · folk music
A vibrant blend of ethereal pop and traditional folk elements, underscored by stirring melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Only Teardrops — This track serves as the album's centerpiece, showcasing Emmelie's powerful vocals paired with anthemic choruses that resonate with themes of love and loss.
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Change — 'Change' highlights a more introspective side of de Forest's songwriting, with its poignant lyrics urging personal growth against a backdrop of uplifting instrumentation.
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Haunted Heart — With its haunting melody and evocative lyrics, this track encapsulates the emotional depth present throughout the album, revealing vulnerability intertwined with resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and production but lacks significant depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album opens with an orchestral overture that sets a dramatic tone before transitioning into more upbeat tracks.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the chorus, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- The title track is followed by a series of mid-tempo songs that maintain a consistent energy level throughout the first half of the album.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journeys
- heartfelt emotional resonance
- immersive listening experience
- contemplative reflective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Only Teardrops is Emmelie de Forest's debut studio album, released shortly after she won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2013. This victory positioned her as a significant figure in both Danish pop music and the broader European music scene, setting the stage for her future artistic endeavors.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lena Meyer-Landrut· Aurora· First Aid Kit
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Only Teardrops
The chorus powerfully shifts from introspection to a triumphant declaration of hope amidst sorrow.
This shift in tone emphasizes a journey from despair to empowerment, reflecting the album's overarching theme of overcoming emotional turmoil.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Teardrops Overture 0:47
- 2 Hunter & Prey 3:29
- 3 Change 3:59
- 4 Only Teardrops 3:02
- 5 What Are You Waiting For 3:36
- 6 Haunted Heart 3:35
- 7 Force of Nature 3:43
- 8 Beat the Speed of Sound 3:50
- 9 Soldier of Love 3:25
- 10 Running in My Sleep 3:38
- 11 Let It Fall 3:49
- 12 Only Teardrops (symphonic version) 3:18
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