Top tracks — play these first
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Love Is Requited Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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So Much of Me (Gli ostacoli del cuore) — This track encapsulates the album's emotional core, blending poignant lyrics about love's challenges with soaring melodies that highlight Elisa's vocal range.
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Fresh Air — With its upbeat tempo and catchy chorus, Fresh Air serves as an anthem of renewal and positivity, contrasting the more reflective moments on the album.
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Forgiveness — The lyrical depth in Forgiveness reveals Elisa's introspective side, exploring themes of healing and understanding through a hauntingly beautiful arrangement.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting but lacks consistent pacing and cohesion across its length.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and layered instrumentation, while the subsequent tracks shift to more introspective themes and slower rhythms.
- The album closes with a live version of 'Dancing', which contrasts with the studio recordings by adding audience interaction and a different energy.
- 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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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
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
- introspective emotional reflections
- steady melodic builds
- vibrant vocal expressions
- contemplative late-night listening
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases Elisa's growth and received critical acclaim, marking a high point in her career.
- Themes
- Italian pop introspection· emotional healing journeys
- Moods
- Introspective· Uplifting
- Career context
- Released in 2012, Steppin' on Water is Elisa's fifth studio album, following her successful 2009 release, Heart. By this time, she had established herself as a prominent figure in the Italian pop scene, known for her distinctive voice and songwriting prowess. The album reflects her continued evolution as an artist, exploring deeper emotional themes while maintaining her signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lana Del Rey· Florence + the Machine· Bat for Lashes
Tracklist
- 1 Love Is Requited Start here 3:39
- 2 Apologize 2:46
- 3 Fresh Air 3:11
- 4 So Much of Me (Gli ostacoli del cuore) 4:19
- 5 Nostalgia (James F. Reynolds mix – radio edit) 3:28
- 6 Lullaby 4:12
- 7 One Step Away (Eppure sentire) 3:43
- 8 Forgiveness 4:26
- 9 Just as One 3:50
- 10 I Never Came 4:25
- 11 Dancing (live version) 5:23
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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