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Psykosoul

Sy Smith · 2000

66 min · 15 tracks · soul

A lush blend of smooth grooves and introspective lyrics that encapsulate the essence of neo soul.

Top tracks — play these first

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    That Ring — This track stands out with its catchy hooks and playful lyrics about love, showcasing Sy’s vocal prowess and songwriting skill.
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    Good and Strong — With its uplifting message and rich instrumentation, this song illustrates the album’s central themes of resilience and positivity.
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    Broke My Heart — This emotional ballad highlights Sy's ability to convey deep feelings through her expressive vocals, making it a pivotal moment on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and production, though its cohesion is affected by bonus tracks and varied pacing.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and emotional dynamics.
  • Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, with Sy Smith often singing lead over a backdrop of backing vocals that create depth.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Deep Sleep (Axis remix) 4:33
  • 2 That Ring 4:16
  • 3 Waiting... Contemplating 5:16
  • 4 Good and Strong 4:50
  • 5 Stop Askin' 3:31
  • 6 You're the One 4:33
  • 7 Distance 3:46
  • 8 Broke My Heart 4:35
  • 9 Gladly 4:08
  • 10 Talking 2 a Wall 4:24
  • 11 Do Things 4:21
  • 12 What I Am 4:36
  • 13 Welcome Back (All My Soulmates) 3:36
  • 14 Deep Sleep 4:19
  • 15 Can't 5:13

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