Top tracks — play these first
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Schlüsselkind — The title track encapsulates the album's central themes of self-discovery and belonging through evocative storytelling and a memorable melody.
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Genug ist genug — This track stands out with its powerful message about personal boundaries and self-assertion, making it a highlight of the album’s thematic journey.
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Du fängst mich ein — With its lush instrumentation and heartfelt vocals, this song beautifully illustrates vulnerability and connection, representing the emotional core of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but has moments that feel less cohesive.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that build emotional intensity, particularly in the choruses.
- The lyrics often employ metaphorical language, creating a reflective atmosphere that invites deeper engagement from listeners.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- for daily commutes
- vibrant energy in social settings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- seek lengthy immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2018, Schlüsselkind is Sasha's fifth studio album, following his 2015 release, Listen. By this time, Sasha had established himself as a prominent figure in the German pop scene, known for his engaging songwriting and melodic sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Digweed· Guy J· Jody Wisternoff
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Weiße Weste 3:14
- 2 Polaroid 3:50
- 3 Du fängst mich ein 3:52
- 4 Immer wie immer 4:00
- 5 Genug ist genug 3:23
- 6 Der Junge 3:28
- 7 Schlüsselkind 2:51
- 8 Leben danach 3:45
- 9 Gorilla 3:31
- 10 Nichtgeschwindigkeit 3:21
- 11 Jekyll & Hyde 4:01
- 12 Zwei Herzen 3:34
- 13 Frohes neues Ja 3:23
- 14 Bauch voller Lieder 2:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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