Top tracks — play these first
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Nowadays, Pt. 2 — This sequel to his breakout hit captures the essence of Lil Skies' journey, combining catchy melodies with reflections on fame and authenticity.
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Breathe — With its soothing production and heartfelt lyrics, this track showcases Skies’ vulnerability while addressing the pressures of success and mental health.
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Stop the Madness — This track stands out for its raw honesty, as Skies confronts personal struggles amidst a backdrop of energetic beats that contrast with its serious themes.
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Highs and Lows — Here, Skies explores the duality of life experiences through emotive storytelling and engaging melodies, representing the album's overarching themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends melodic trap with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid writing and production but lacks strong cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower songs that shift the emotional tone.
- Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies, creating a rich texture that complements the melodic beats.
- The lyrics often reflect personal experiences and emotions, with recurring themes of youth and vulnerability throughout multiple songs.
- 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 I 3:01
- 2 Bad Girls 3:39
- 3 Breathe 2:35
- 4 Nowadays, Pt. 2 3:41
- 5 Flooded 1:55
- 6 Blue Strips 3:26
- 7 Stop the Madness 4:15
- 8 OK 4 Now 2:44
- 9 When I’m Wasted 3:21
- 10 Mansion 2:33
- 11 Through the Motions 3:09
- 12 Highs and Lows 2:54
- 13 Name in the Sand 2:48
- 14 No Rainy Days 2:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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