Sorry
Meg Myers · 2015
41 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
Haunting melodies intertwine with raw, confessional lyrics over a backdrop of soaring alternative rock instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sorry — The title track encapsulates the album's emotional struggle, blending vulnerability with a powerful vocal performance that resonates throughout the record.
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Desire — This track showcases Myers' ability to balance dark themes with an infectious melody, making it a standout in both lyrical intensity and musicality.
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I Really Want You to Hate Me — Combining sharp lyrics with an energetic arrangement, this song illustrates Myers' knack for expressing complex emotions through catchy hooks and driving rhythms.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines strong songwriting with dynamic production, creating an engaging yet introspective listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build intensity with layered instrumentation, while the second half shifts to more subdued arrangements.
- Several songs utilize a dynamic contrast between quiet verses and explosive choruses, enhancing the emotional impact.
- The lyrics are confessional and personal, often exploring themes of love and regret, which are reflected in the vocal delivery.
- 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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6/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- darkly emotive late-night introspection
- cathartic release of pent-up feelings
- raw confessions for personal reflection
- steady pacing with emotional crescendos
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of upbeat party tracks
- prefer straightforward, catchy tunes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Meg Myers' debut studio album, Sorry marked her transition from an emerging artist to a recognized figure in the alternative rock scene. The album followed her successful EP, Make a Shadow, which had garnered attention for its emotional depth and powerful sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lana Del Rey· Bat for Lashes· Florence + the Machine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Motel 4:27
- 2 Sorry 3:57
- 3 A Bolt From the Blue 3:55
- 4 Desire 4:44
- 5 I Really Want You to Hate Me 3:52
- 6 Parade 3:25
- 7 Lemon Eyes 3:42
- 8 Make a Shadow 4:23
- 9 The Morning After 3:23
- 10 Feather 5:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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