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Pixie Lott

Pixie Lott · 2014

55 min · 16 tracks · pop music

A vibrant blend of pop and soul featuring catchy hooks and heartfelt lyrics with a contemporary edge.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Nasty Start here — This track stands out with its infectious beat and confident lyrics, encapsulating Lott's playful yet assertive persona.
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    Champion — With an uplifting message and strong vocal delivery, this anthem showcases Lott's ability to blend personal empowerment with catchy pop melodies.
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    Lay Me Down — This song highlights Lott’s emotive vocal range, bringing a reflective quality that contrasts with the album's more upbeat tracks, demonstrating her versatility.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

38 /100
Lowland
Higher than 0% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid pop songwriting but lacks cohesive direction across its varied styles.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the overall mood.
  • Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the pop sensibility.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
5/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
4/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • catchy hooks and melodies
  • heartfelt lyrical reflections
  • danceable rhythmic flow

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — Solid catalog entry that showcases her sound but lacks wider recognition.
Career context
In 2014, Pixie Lott released her self-titled album as her third studio effort, following the success of her previous records 'Turn It Up' and 'Young Foolish Happy'. This album marked a transition towards a more mature sound, showcasing her growth as an artist after a hiatus since her last release in 2012. The album aimed to solidify her position in the competitive pop landscape of the early 2010s.
Stylistic neighbors
Dua Lipa· Rita Ora· Jessie J

Tracklist

  • 1 Nasty Start here 2:46
  • 2 Lay Me Down 3:25
  • 3 Break Up Song 3:46
  • 4 Champion 2:54
  • 5 Kill A Man 3:17
  • 6 Ain't Got You 4:08
  • 7 Heart Cry 3:32
  • 8 Ocean 4:12
  • 9 Raise Up 3:36
  • 10 Bang 3:34
  • 11 Leaving You 3:47
  • 12 Cry And Smile 3:39
  • 13 Higher And Higher (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) 3:26
  • 14 Cry Baby 3:31
  • 15 The Girl You Left Behind 3:15
  • 16 Nasty [The Vamps Duet] 2:47

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