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Sandata

Sarah Geronimo · 2018

3 min · 1 track · pop music

A vibrant blend of contemporary pop and traditional Filipino sounds that celebrates cultural identity and personal empowerment.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Sandata — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of resilience and empowerment, featuring an infectious chorus that encourages listeners to embrace their strength.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The track effectively combines pop and traditional elements, making it both engaging and culturally resonant.

What we noticed

  • The track features a strong rhythmic foundation that blends traditional Filipino instruments with contemporary pop beats.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Marked a significant return and resonated culturally, establishing renewed recognition.
Career context
Released on January 1, 2018, 'Sandata' marked Sarah Geronimo's return to the music scene following a two-year hiatus after her previous album, 'The Great Unknown' in 2015. This project showcases her evolution as an artist, incorporating more personal themes and reflecting her growth since her early career as a teen pop idol.
Stylistic neighbors
Lea Salonga· Regine Velasquez· KZ Tandingan

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sandata 3:37

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