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Portrait of a Chameleon

Blake Lewis · 2014

66 min · 17 tracks · soul

A genre-blurring mix of soulful melodies and electronic textures, layered with Blake Lewis's distinctive vocal flair.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Start Again — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious energy and showcases Lewis's knack for blending soulful vocals with upbeat production.
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    Survivor — A standout anthem about resilience, this track features powerful lyrics and a compelling melody that encapsulate the album’s overarching themes of strength and perseverance.
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    Disco in Space — With its playful lyrics and danceable beat, this track highlights Lewis's ability to merge fun with deep emotional undertones, making it a memorable moment on the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant energy for celebrations
  • dynamic pacing with surprises
  • emotional highs and lows
  • engaging sing-along moments

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward, single tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2014, Portrait of a Chameleon is Blake Lewis's third studio album, following his previous work, Heartbreak on Vinyl from 2009. At this point in his career, Lewis was transitioning from the initial fame he garnered as a finalist on American Idol to establishing a more personal artistic identity, exploring new sounds and themes.
Stylistic neighbors
John Legend· Janelle Monáe· Anderson .Paak

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Survivor

    The climactic bridge shifts from introspection to an empowering declaration of strength amidst adversity.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Start Again 4:06
  • 2 Back to Life 3:22
  • 3 Not Today 4:09
  • 4 Silence 4:24
  • 5 Grounds for Termination 1:28
  • 6 Your Touch 3:53
  • 7 I Want You 5:14
  • 8 Survivor 5:18
  • 9 Disco in Space 5:27
  • 10 Retro Romance 4:27
  • 11 Love, Love, Love 0:56
  • 12 She Gives Me Her Love 4:36
  • 13 Runaway 6:45
  • 14 Lost in Heaven 4:54
  • 15 Lost in Heaven - Live 4:29
  • 16 Pill Popper feb 7th 2012 (Not Today Demo) 1:21
  • 17 Survivor vox demo 2:08

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