Preppie
Cheryl Lynn · 1983
43 min · 10 tracks · soul
A vibrant fusion of soul and dance, pulsing with infectious grooves and empowering lyrical themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Encore — Opening the album with a powerful anthem, this track showcases Lynn's vocal prowess and sets an uplifting tone that resonates throughout.
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Fool a Fool — This song combines catchy melodies with poignant lyrics, highlighting Lynn's ability to convey complex emotions within a danceable framework.
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Preppie — The title track encapsulates the album's ethos, blending playful lyrics with rhythmic energy that speaks to youthful ambition and freedom.
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Change the Channel — A standout moment on the album, this track features a blend of humor and insight about media consumption, showcasing Lynn's lyrical wit.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic grooves with polished production, showcasing both lyrical and musical growth.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a high-energy tempo, while the fourth track introduces a slower groove that alters the album's momentum.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response sections, enhancing the interactive feel of the music.
- The album closes with a reflective ballad that contrasts sharply with the upbeat nature of earlier songs, providing a sense of resolution.
- 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
Known within its scene. 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 Encore 5:20
- 2 Fix It 4:02
- 3 Fool a Fool 3:50
- 4 This Time 4:26
- 5 Change the Channel 3:15
- 6 Preppie 4:08
- 7 Love Rush 4:16
- 8 No One Else Will Do 4:46
- 9 Free 4:40
- 10 Life's Too Short 5:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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