Silences
Adia Victoria · 2019
42 min · 12 tracks · country music
A haunting blend of Southern gothic and blues-infused country, echoing with raw emotional intensity and sharp lyrical storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Devil Is a Lie — This track stands out for its powerful commentary on deception and self-identity, woven into a compelling narrative structure that showcases Victoria’s storytelling prowess.
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Dope Queen Blues — In this track, Victoria merges personal struggle with broader societal issues, using vivid imagery to articulate a sense of disillusionment while maintaining a catchy melody.
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Different Kind of Love — This song highlights Victoria’s vocal range and emotional depth, presenting a nuanced exploration of love that challenges conventional narratives within the genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines strong storytelling with emotional delivery, creating a distinctive sound within contemporary country music.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, haunting track that sets a dark tone, followed by a series of mid-tempo songs that maintain this intensity.
- Lyrical themes often explore personal and societal struggles, with vivid imagery that invites listeners to engage deeply with the narratives.
- Several tracks feature sparse instrumentation, allowing Victoria's voice to dominate and convey raw emotion effectively.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Needle’s Eye
The bridge shifts from a reflective tone to an urgent plea for understanding amidst struggles.
This moment marks a pivotal transition in the song where deeper vulnerability emerges, enhancing the urgency of the narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Clean 1:53
- 2 Bring Her Back 3:15
- 3 Pacolet Road 3:08
- 4 The City 3:18
- 5 Different Kind of Love 3:24
- 6 Devil Is a Lie 4:28
- 7 The Needle’s Eye 3:33
- 8 Cry Wolf 4:16
- 9 Heathen 3:25
- 10 Nice Folks 4:11
- 11 Dope Queen Blues 3:06
- 12 Get Lonely 4:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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