Something Awesome
David Dallas · 2009
51 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop
A vibrant blend of catchy hooks and confident rhymes that encapsulate the essence of contemporary New Zealand hip-hop.
Top tracks — play these first
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Big Time — This opening track showcases Dallas's lyrical dexterity and sets a celebratory tone that captures his ambition and confidence.
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I Get the Feelin — With its infectious beat and catchy chorus, this track exemplifies Dallas's ability to merge party vibes with introspective lyrics.
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Runaway — This track stands out for its emotional depth as Dallas reflects on personal struggles while maintaining a relatable narrative flow.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive arc across its length.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a confident tone, followed by several tracks that maintain a similar upbeat tempo.
- Many songs feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response elements, engaging the listener actively throughout.
- The last three tracks slow down the pace significantly, creating a contrasting emotional shift towards the end of the album.
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Runaway
Dallas shifts from confident assertions to a vulnerable recounting of his past mistakes creates a striking contrast.
This transition not only showcases his versatility but also deepens the listener's connection by revealing layers of his character beyond bravado.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Big Time 3:50
- 2 Front to Back 3:33
- 3 Ain't None Left 3:25
- 4 Indulge Me 3:08
- 5 Turn It Round 3:20
- 6 First Time 5:52
- 7 I Get the Feelin 2:57
- 8 In the Mood 3:57
- 9 Runaway 3:12
- 10 Your Thing 3:07
- 11 Slow Down 4:14
- 12 Never Met 3:21
- 13 Ever, Ever 2:51
- 14 Get Out the Way 4:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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