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Shaznay Lewis · 2004
40 min · 11 tracks · pop music
A blend of R&B-inflected pop with introspective lyrics and rich melodies that explore themes of love and self-discovery.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Never Felt Like This Before — This track showcases Lewis's vocal range and emotional depth, capturing the excitement of newfound love with an infectious chorus.
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Mr Dawg — With its catchy hook and playful lyrics, this song stands out as a confident anthem that highlights Lewis's personality and style.
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Heart Made Me a Fool — This poignant ballad features reflective lyrics about vulnerability in love, showcasing Lewis's ability to convey deep emotions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a mix of engaging melodies and varied tempos but lacks standout moments that elevate it.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief spoken intro that transitions into the first full track, setting an intimate tone.
- The tempo varies significantly across the album, with upbeat tracks like 'Dance' contrasting with slower ballads such as 'Heart Made Me a Fool'.
- The last three tracks create a reflective mood, gradually slowing down and featuring more subdued instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro / Open 1:13
- 2 Dance 3:29
- 3 I Never Felt Like This Before 4:20
- 4 Mr Dawg 3:43
- 5 Heart Made Me a Fool 4:30
- 6 You 3:59
- 7 Mr Weatherman 3:36
- 8 Butterflies 4:47
- 9 Nasty Boy 2:51
- 10 Radio 3:43
- 11 Now You’re Gone 3:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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