Risk
Ten Shekel Shirt · 2003
37 min · 10 tracks · rock music
A melodic fusion of rock and introspective lyrics that invites listeners into a world of vulnerability and hope.
Top tracks — play these first
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Risk — The title track encapsulates the album's central theme of stepping into uncertainty with faith, presenting a compelling blend of earnest lyrics and catchy melodies.
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Cheer Up — This track showcases an uplifting message wrapped in infectious hooks, making it an anthem for perseverance amidst struggle.
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Always Known You — With its introspective lyrics and slow-building arrangement, this song reflects on themes of divine love and assurance, making it a standout moment on the album.
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 doesn't significantly stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a slow build, layering guitars and vocals before transitioning into a more upbeat second track.
- Several tracks feature a call-and-response vocal style, where the lead singer is complemented by harmonies in the chorus.
- The album includes moments of dynamic contrast, such as quiet verses that swell into powerful choruses, particularly evident in 'Always Known You'.
- Lyrically, the songs often explore themes of vulnerability and hope, with metaphors that invite deeper reflection.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Risk 3:52
- 2 Cheer Up 3:29
- 3 This Story 3:13
- 4 Beauty 3:54
- 5 February 4:14
- 6 Always Known You 5:08
- 7 Poorest King 3:22
- 8 Over the Room 3:40
- 9 Safest Place 3:09
- 10 Today 3:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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