Same Kind of Different
Dean Lewis · 2017
20 min · 6 tracks · pop music
Emotional pop melodies intertwine with confessional lyrics, creating a soundscape that resonates with personal struggles and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Waves — This track became a breakout hit for Lewis, featuring captivating melodies and poignant lyrics about heartbreak and emotional turbulence.
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Need You Now — A heartfelt ballad that exemplifies Lewis's talent for blending vulnerability with catchy hooks, making it a fan favorite.
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Adore — This track highlights Lewis's lyrical prowess and emotional depth, showcasing his ability to articulate complex feelings of love and longing.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP combines emotional melodies with personal lyrics, maintaining a cohesive sound throughout.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo beat, while the last three shift to slower tempos and more introspective arrangements.
- Each song prominently features piano and acoustic guitar, creating a cohesive sound across the EP.
- The lyrics are confessional and personal, often reflecting themes of longing and emotional struggle.
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional progression throughout
- short bursts of introspective reflection
- captivating melodies for quiet moments
- for late-night contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Same Kind of Different was Dean Lewis's debut studio album, released in 2017 after gaining recognition through his successful singles. At this point, he had already established a strong following in Australia with tracks like Waves, which helped propel his career forward.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Arthur· Ed Sheeran· Lewis Capaldi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Waves 4:01
- 2 Need You Now 3:32
- 3 Let Go 2:55
- 4 Lose My Mind 3:21
- 5 Chemicals 3:42
- 6 Adore 3:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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