Raise Your Hands
Reamonn · 2004
70 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
An uplifting blend of alternative rock and pop infused with anthemic choruses and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Supergirl — This track stands out as Reamonn's most recognizable hit, showcasing their knack for catchy melodies combined with heartfelt themes of empowerment and love.
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Strong — With its anthemic chorus and motivational lyrics, this song encapsulates the album's overarching theme of resilience and determination.
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Swim — The track features a more introspective sound that balances well with the upbeat nature of other songs, highlighting the band's versatility in songwriting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks cohesion and distinctiveness across its runtime.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, with 'Supergirl' serving as the standout anthem.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build to a climactic chorus, particularly in 'Strong' and 'Life Is a Dream'.
- The album includes interludes like 'Beautiful Sky [intro]' that create transitions between songs, but the last three tracks drop in energy, affecting momentum.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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
- uplifting anthems for group sing-alongs
- emotional highs and reflective lows
- for late-night drives
- steady pacing with dynamic shifts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid long, introspective pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'Raise Your Hands' is Reamonn's third studio album, following their successful sophomore effort, 'Beautiful Sky'. At this point, the band was solidifying its place in the European rock scene after gaining significant popularity with hits like 'Supergirl'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Fray· Lifehouse· Snow Patrol
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Strong
The bridge shifts from a personal narrative to a collective call for unity and strength.
By moving from individual struggle to shared resilience, the songwriting elevates the message from personal empowerment to communal support.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stripped 3:18
- 2 Swim 5:15
- 3 Star 4:51
- 4 Strong 4:58
- 5 Supergirl 4:10
- 6 Place of No Return (In Zaire) 4:38
- 7 Promised Land 5:30
- 8 Pain 5:21
- 9 Life Is a Dream 6:58
- 10 Josephine 4:21
- 11 Beautiful Sky [intro] 3:07
- 12 Beautiful Sky 4:27
- 13 Alright 9:53
- 14 Sunshine Baby 4:02
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