Rise
Samantha James · 2007
55 min · 11 tracks · house music
A lush blend of house, pop, and soul creates an uplifting soundscape filled with ethereal vocals and rhythmic grooves.
Top tracks — play these first
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Breathe You In — This track exemplifies the album’s signature blend of soothing melodies and textured beats, making it a highlight for both relaxation and dance.
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Rise — The title track encapsulates the album's uplifting themes, combining powerful vocals with an infectious groove that invites listeners to embrace positivity.
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Angel Love — With its emotive lyrics and captivating production, this song showcases James's vocal range while enhancing the album's introspective moments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends house and pop with ethereal vocals, creating a polished sound that rewards multiple listens.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually, layering lush synths and rhythmic grooves before reaching a peak with 'Breathe You In'.
- Several tracks incorporate ethereal vocal harmonies that float above the instrumental backdrop, creating a dreamlike quality.
- The final three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a reflective conclusion to the album's journey.
- 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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Send It Out to the Universe
The bridge builds anticipation by shifting from personal reflection to a broader call for connection and manifestation.
This shift expands the song's emotional scope, turning inward contemplation into an outward expression of hope and intention.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rise 4:23
- 2 Enchanted Life 5:30
- 3 Breathe You In 5:18
- 4 Angel Love 6:22
- 5 Come Through 4:33
- 6 Living Without You 5:45
- 7 I Found You 4:30
- 8 Deep Surprise 4:47
- 9 Send It Out to the Universe 6:18
- 10 Rain 3:54
- 11 Right Now 4:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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