Portraits
Greyson Chance · 2019
35 min · 12 tracks · pop music
A dynamic blend of pop sensibilities and introspective lyrics, showcasing emotional depth through soaring melodies and vibrant production.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shut Up Start here — This track exemplifies the album's thematic core of self-acceptance and resilience, featuring an infectious chorus that invites listeners to embrace their true selves.
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Dark Side — With its poignant lyrics and layered production, this song captures the struggles of vulnerability while maintaining an uplifting message about finding light in darkness.
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Yours — This intimate ballad highlights Chance's vocal prowess and emotional delivery, making it a standout moment that connects deeply with themes of love and longing.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production, with a clear shift in mood across its tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half shifts to more reflective and slower songs.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of emotional intensity
- introspective moments for reflection
- uplifting anthems for self-empowerment
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, sprawling albums
- want minimalist production styles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a return after a long hiatus, showcasing maturity and emotional depth.
- Career context
- Released on March 15, 2019, 'Portraits' is Greyson Chance's first full-length album in nearly a decade, following his debut 'Hold On 'Til the Night' in 2011. After a significant hiatus from the mainstream spotlight, this album marks his return, reflecting personal growth and artistic evolution since his early viral success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Troye Sivan· Shawn Mendes· Charlie Puth
Tracklist
- 1 Shut Up Start here 2:52
- 2 Bleed You Still 2:40
- 3 Yours 3:49
- 4 Plains 1:00
- 5 West Texas 3:38
- 6 White Roses 3:59
- 7 Lights 0:27
- 8 Black On Black 3:36
- 9 Seasons Nineteen 2:49
- 10 Timekeeper 3:59
- 11 Stand 3:28
- 12 Lakeshore 2:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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