Top tracks — play these first
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Borte bra — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy melody and reflective lyrics about longing and nostalgia, immediately drawing listeners in.
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Stakkars gutt — This title track provides a poignant exploration of vulnerability and misfortune, encapsulating the emotional depth that defines the album's narrative.
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Fullstendig oppslukt av frykt — With its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, this track delves into themes of fear and anxiety, showcasing the band's ability to tackle complex emotions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Stakkars combines melodic pop rock with introspective lyrics, creating a cohesive yet varied listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that enhance the melodic quality, particularly in the choruses.
- The lyrics often reflect personal and societal themes, with a storytelling approach that invites listener introspection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- intimate storytelling with warmth
- reflective moments for quiet evenings
- melodic hooks that linger
- emotional depth in concise tracks
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy dance tracks
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1997, Stakkars is deLillos' fifth studio album, following their successful 1994 release, Rondo. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their presence in the Norwegian music scene, known for their catchy melodies and reflective lyrics that resonate with everyday life.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lava· CC Cowboys· Ravi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Borte bra 4:02
- 2 I morgen 3:15
- 3 Psykopat 4:30
- 4 Mor 3:54
- 5 Treet 3:07
- 6 Smilet til Cecilie 3:37
- 7 Stakkars gutt 4:14
- 8 Fullstendig oppslukt av frykt 4:40
- 9 Bensin og kjærlighet 2:19
- 10 TV'n rasker over krisen 4:57
- 11 Alt for fort 4:28
- 12 Elektrisitet 4:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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