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Our Version Of Events (Special Edition)

Emeli Sandé · 2012

70 min · 20 tracks · contemporary R&B

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong vocal performances and solid songwriting, with a mix of upbeat and introspective tracks.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features mid-tempo tracks that build emotional intensity, while the second half shifts to more reflective ballads.
  • Several tracks incorporate orchestral elements, particularly strings, which enhance the emotional weight of the vocals.
  • The album frequently employs a call-and-response structure in its choruses, creating a dynamic interaction between Sandé's lead vocals and backing harmonies.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Heaven 4:11
  • 2 My Kind of Love 3:18
  • 3 Where I Sleep 2:11
  • 4 Mountains 4:10
  • 5 Clown 3:41
  • 6 Daddy 3:08
  • 7 Maybe 3:47
  • 8 Suitcase 3:06
  • 9 Breaking the Law 2:55
  • 10 Next to Me 3:16
  • 11 River 4:39
  • 12 Lifetime 2:53
  • 13 Hope 2:58
  • 14 Read All About It, Pt. III 4:43
  • 15 Tiger 2:58
  • 16 Wonder 3:28
  • 17 Breaking the Law (alternate version) 3:49
  • 18 Easier in Bed 3:06
  • 19 Beneath Your Beautiful 4:33
  • 20 Imagine 3:08

Reference: MusicBrainz