Songs from a Blackbird
Marion Raven · 2013
45 min · 12 tracks · pop music
An intimate blend of pop melodies and introspective lyrics that navigate love, loss, and personal growth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Better Than This — This track showcases Raven's ability to convey vulnerability through its emotional lyrics and powerful chorus, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Home — With its reflective themes of belonging and nostalgia, this song encapsulates the album's overarching narrative of personal exploration.
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Colors Turn to Grey — This track exemplifies Raven's knack for blending pop sensibilities with poignant storytelling, highlighting her growth as a songwriter.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong lyrical content and vocal delivery but lacks a cohesive flow throughout its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build emotional intensity, particularly in the choruses.
- The lyrics often employ vivid imagery and personal anecdotes, creating a narrative thread that connects many of the 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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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Never Leave Me
The verses subtly shift from a place of longing to an urgent plea for connection, emphasizing emotional stakes without losing tenderness.
This transition in tone deepens the listener's engagement by moving from wistfulness to immediacy, reflecting the complexities of relationships.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Minute 4:02
- 2 Driving 3:29
- 3 Scandal 4:03
- 4 Better Than This 3:47
- 5 Home 3:34
- 6 Colors Turn to Grey 3:15
- 7 In Dreams 4:02
- 8 Never Gonna Get It 4:42
- 9 Running 3:30
- 10 On Fire 3:17
- 11 Never Leave Me 4:09
- 12 When You Come Around 3:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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