Top tracks — play these first
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25th Hour — The opening track sets the tone with introspective lyrics about time and life's pressures, establishing Reks' thematic depth right from the start.
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The Wonder Years — This track juxtaposes nostalgia with present challenges, highlighting Reks' skill in blending personal history with broader societal reflections.
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Mr. Nobody — In this standout track, Reks examines feelings of invisibility and struggle in a world that often overlooks individuality, enhancing the album's emotional weight.
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Self Titled — The closing track encapsulates the essence of the album by affirming Reks' identity and resolve amidst external pressures, serving as a powerful finale.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong lyrical content and production quality, with a solid structure that supports its themes.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo beat, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and styles.
- Lyrical themes shift from personal introspection in the early tracks to broader social commentary in the latter part.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response elements, enhancing the depth of the lyrical delivery.
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Why Cry
Reks shifts from discussing external observations to revealing his internal conflicts, creating an unexpected vulnerability.
This pivot deepens the listener's connection to him, moving from social critique to personal revelation, which exemplifies the album's emotional range.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 25th Hour 4:12
- 2 Thin Line 3:22
- 3 Limelight 3:47
- 4 Kill ’em 3:15
- 5 This or That 3:26
- 6 Why Cry 3:21
- 7 Face Off 4:02
- 8 The Wonder Years 3:59
- 9 This Is Me 3:26
- 10 Mr. Nobody 4:27
- 11 The Underdog 3:24
- 12 U Know 4:46
- 13 Cigarettes 4:21
- 14 Mascara (The Ugly Truth) 3:40
- 15 Like a Star 3:52
- 16 Self Titled 3:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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