Sound of a Woman
Kiesza · 2014
50 min · 13 tracks · electronic music
An exhilarating blend of house beats and pop sensibilities, showcasing Kiesza's powerful vocals and dancefloor-ready production.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hideaway — The lead single that catapulted Kiesza into stardom, blending infectious melodies with a deep house sound that reinvigorated dance music charts.
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No Enemiesz — This track showcases Kiesza's vocal prowess over a vibrant production, emphasizing themes of empowerment and resilience within its catchy refrain.
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Giant in My Heart — A standout for its emotional depth, this song merges poignant lyrics with an upbeat tempo, illuminating Kiesza's ability to balance vulnerability and energy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic house beats with pop elements, showcasing strong vocals and varied production techniques.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a high-energy tempo, while the subsequent tracks gradually introduce more varied rhythms and styles.
- Vocals are prominent throughout, with Kiesza's voice often layered harmonically in the choruses, creating a rich texture.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions between sections, such as 'What Is Love' which shifts from a verse to a chorus without a traditional build-up.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dancefloor anthems for celebration
- uplifting energy for workouts
- vibrant sound for social gatherings
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- slow-paced, introspective listening
- minimalist soundscapes and textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2014, 'Sound of a Woman' was Kiesza's debut studio album following her viral hit 'Hideaway'. At this point in her career, she transitioned from an emerging artist to a mainstream pop figure.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Robyn· Ellie Goulding· Zara Larsson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hideaway 4:11
- 2 No Enemiesz 3:17
- 3 Losin' My Mind 3:51
- 4 So Deep 4:28
- 5 Vietnam 3:50
- 6 Bad Thing 3:31
- 7 What Is Love 3:08
- 8 Sound of a Woman 3:46
- 9 The Love 3:57
- 10 Piano 4:28
- 11 Giant in My Heart 4:29
- 12 Over Myself 3:32
- 13 Cut Me Loose 3:53
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