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Reflection

Fifth Harmony · 2015

37 min · 11 tracks · pop music

A vibrant blend of pop anthems and empowering ballads that showcase tight harmonies and catchy hooks.

Top tracks — play these first

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    BO$$ — This track serves as an empowering anthem for women, featuring assertive lyrics and a confident delivery that aligns with the group's image of independence.
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    Worth It — As the breakout hit from the album, its infectious hook and danceable beat propelled it to commercial success, becoming a defining song of their career.
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    Sledgehammer — The emotional depth of this ballad showcases the group's vocal range and ability to convey vulnerability amid the upbeat pop production.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features strong pop hooks and harmonies but follows familiar structures within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with an upbeat track, 'Top Down', and maintains a high energy level through the first four songs before introducing slower ballads.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich sound, particularly in 'BO$$' and 'Worth It'.
  • The last three tracks shift towards more introspective themes, with 'Reflection' serving as a closing ballad that contrasts with the earlier anthems.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • empowering anthems for confidence boost
  • steady rhythm for workout sessions
  • catchy sing-alongs with friends
  • feel-good vibes for celebrations

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek complex, lengthy compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Reflection is Fifth Harmony's debut studio album, released shortly after their formation on The X Factor in 2012. By this time, they had gained significant attention with their singles and were establishing themselves as a force in the pop landscape, aiming to carve out a distinct identity amidst other girl groups.
Stylistic neighbors
Little Mix· DNCE· The Pussycat Dolls

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Top Down 3:40
  • 2 BO$$ 2:51
  • 3 Sledgehammer 3:50
  • 4 Worth It 3:44
  • 5 This Is How We Roll 4:32
  • 6 Everlasting Love 3:04
  • 7 Like Mariah 3:28
  • 8 Them Girls Be Like 2:42
  • 9 Reflection 3:08
  • 10 Suga Mama 3:39
  • 11 We Know 2:57

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata