Sad Girl
Sasha Alex Sloan · 2018
18 min · 6 tracks · electropop
Melancholic electropop melodies weave through introspective lyrics, creating an atmosphere of yearning and vulnerability.
Top tracks — play these first
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Normal — This opening track sets the tone of the EP with its exploration of societal expectations and personal identity, encapsulating the internal struggles that permeate Sloan's work.
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Hurt — A poignant reflection on emotional pain, this track showcases Sloan's ability to blend catchy melodies with heavy themes, making it resonate deeply with listeners.
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Runaway — Here, Sloan employs vivid imagery to express a desire for escape, illustrating her lyrical prowess while maintaining a captivating electropop sound that defines the EP.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively combines relatable themes with emotive production, though it remains within familiar electropop territory.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo beat with layered synths, while the last three shift to slower tempos and more sparse arrangements.
- Each song typically follows a verse-chorus structure, with introspective lyrics that reflect personal experiences.
- 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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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- brief explorations of heartache
- haunting melodies for quiet moments
- emotional resonance in short bursts
- introspective listening during solitude
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat party tracks
- seek long, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Sasha Alex Sloan released 'Sad Girl' in April 2018, she was transitioning from her early career as a songwriter for other artists into her own solo identity. This EP followed her debut single 'Older,' marking a pivotal moment in which she began to establish her presence in the electropop scene.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Fall
A shift occurs when the narrator confronts insecurities directly, breaking down the facade they’ve built.
This moment reveals a raw honesty that contrasts with the polished production, emphasizing vulnerability as a central theme throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Normal 3:11
- 2 Fall 2:46
- 3 Ready Yet 3:44
- 4 Hurt 2:58
- 5 Runaway 3:37
- 6 Here 2:39
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