Stand for Myself
Yola · 2021
46 min · 12 tracks · folk music
A blend of soul, folk, and country steeped in rich vocals and poignant storytelling that invites introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Diamond Studded Shoes — This track stands out with its infectious groove and clever lyrics that critique materialism while showcasing Yola's vocal prowess.
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Great Divide — A heartfelt anthem about bridging emotional gaps, this song encapsulates the album's themes of unity and understanding through its sweeping melodies.
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Stand for Myself — The title track delivers a powerful message of self-assertion against a backdrop of soulful instrumentation, embodying the album's core ethos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Yola's strong vocals and varied instrumentation create a compelling blend of styles, though it may not deeply resonate over time.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that emphasize rhythm and groove, while the second half shifts to more introspective ballads.
- Yola's vocal delivery is consistently powerful, often layering harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- Several tracks incorporate rich instrumental arrangements, blending strings and brass to create a fuller soundscape.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Barely Alive 3:36
- 2 Dancing Away in Tears 3:48
- 3 Diamond Studded Shoes 3:24
- 4 Be My Friend 3:28
- 5 Great Divide 3:36
- 6 Starlight 4:02
- 7 If I Had to Do It All Again 3:46
- 8 Now You're Here 4:08
- 9 Whatever You Want 3:51
- 10 Break the Bough 3:20
- 11 Like a Photograph 5:02
- 12 Stand for Myself 4:13
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