Top tracks — play these first
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Soul Searching — The title track encapsulates the album's core, featuring an exploration of identity and emotional turmoil through its reflective lyrics and catchy chorus.
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I.F.L.Y. — This track stands out with its heartfelt confession of love and longing, showcasing Bazzi's ability to blend R&B influences into pop sensibilities.
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Who Am I? — With a haunting melody and introspective lyrics, this song delves into self-doubt and existential questioning, making it a poignant moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends introspective lyrics with smooth melodies, creating a solid but familiar pop sound.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the following tracks introduce varying instrumentation and vocal layering.
- Several songs feature a recurring motif of introspective lyrics that directly address themes of self-identity and emotional vulnerability.
- The album closes with a track that features minimal production, allowing the vocals to take center stage and create a reflective atmosphere.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of introspection
- catchy melodies for self-reflection
- lighthearted yet thoughtful vibes
- quick emotional check-ins
- conversational themes throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- seek deep, complex narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 9, 2019, 'Soul Searching' is Bazzi's first project after the commercial success of his debut album 'Cosmic'. At this point, he was solidifying his identity in the pop landscape, moving from breakout hit-maker to a more introspective artist exploring complex emotions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lauv· Jeremy Camp· Jonas Blue
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Humble Beginnings 3:04
- 2 Soul Searching 2:28
- 3 No Way! 1:52
- 4 Fallin 2:30
- 5 Can We Go Back to Bed? 2:57
- 6 Live Forever 2:32
- 7 I.F.L.Y. 2:45
- 8 Focus 2:35
- 9 Paradise 2:49
- 10 Conversations With Myself 1:59
- 11 Who Am I? 2:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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