People Don't Change
Noah Cyrus · 2021
16 min · 6 tracks · pop music
A blend of introspective pop melodies and raw emotional narratives that resonate with personal growth and vulnerability.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dear August — This opening track introduces the album's themes of longing and reflection with a gentle, wistful melody that sets an intimate tone.
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You Belong to Somebody Else — This song showcases Cyrus's vocal range and emotional depth, illustrating the struggle of unrequited love through poignant lyrics and a catchy chorus.
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Cannonball — Here, Cyrus adopts a more upbeat tempo while still addressing serious themes, blending vulnerability with resilience in a compelling way.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP effectively explores personal themes through its lyrical depth and vocal arrangements, though it lacks standout production elements.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a steady mid-tempo pace, while the last three gradually shift to slower tempos, creating a sense of emotional release.
- Each song features layered vocal harmonies that build in intensity, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- Lyrically, the EP focuses on personal narratives and introspection, with recurring themes of vulnerability and growth across all six tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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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6/10
- 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
- short, introspective listening sessions
- emotional lyrical exploration
- atmospheric background focus
- contemplative late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'People Don't Change' was released in April 2021, Noah Cyrus had already established herself through several singles and her debut EP. This album marked her first major project since gaining recognition for her collaborations and solo work, positioning her as a distinctive voice in contemporary pop music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lana Del Rey· Billie Eilish· Gracie Abrams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dear August 3:20
- 2 You Belong to Somebody Else 3:19
- 3 Cannonball 2:32
- 4 The Best of You 1:11
- 5 Slow Train Comin’ 3:01
- 6 The Worst of You 3:29
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