Purple (Leslie Clio album)
Leslie Clio · 2017
48 min · 12 tracks · pop music
A vibrant blend of pop melodies and introspective lyrics that navigate personal struggles and emotional complexities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lies Are Gold — This opening track sets the tone with its catchy chorus and explores themes of deception and self-awareness, encapsulating the album's introspective nature.
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Riot — A standout song that contrasts energetic instrumentation with contemplative lyrics about chaos and emotional upheaval, illustrating Clio's artistic range.
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Fragile — This track showcases Clio's vocal vulnerability against minimalist production, highlighting the emotional weight carried throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends pop melodies with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong production and emotional depth.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build intensity, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the lyrical themes.
- The lyrics often employ metaphor and imagery to explore personal struggles, with a notable focus on introspection and emotional complexity.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- emotional explorations of personal struggles
- vibrant melodies for reflective moments
- dynamic pacing with varied tempos
- songs for late-night introspection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer instant gratification songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2017, Purple is Leslie Clio's third studio album, coming after her previous work, Eureka, which solidified her presence in the German pop scene. At this point in her career, Clio was transitioning from her earlier style, showcasing more mature themes and a refined sonic palette.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Merton· Lauv· Tove Lo
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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But It Ruins Me
The song shifts perspective to acknowledge the toll of unhealthy relationships directly addresses the listener's experience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lies Are Gold 3:56
- 2 And I’m Leaving 3:20
- 3 Game Changer 3:28
- 4 Riot 5:50
- 5 Darkness Is a Filler 3:56
- 6 Sad Games 3:19
- 7 In and Out 3:56
- 8 Aquarius 4:24
- 9 But It Ruins Me 4:58
- 10 Walls Down 3:49
- 11 Fragile 3:19
- 12 Bad Habit 4:06
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