Still Making History
Ana Popović · 2007
63 min · 14 tracks · blues
A vibrant blend of blues and rock, showcasing powerful guitar riffs and heartfelt vocals that resonate with personal stories.
Top tracks — play these first
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U Complete Me — This opening track blends soulful lyrics with an infectious groove, setting the tone for the album while highlighting Popović's vocal prowess and guitar skills.
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Hold On — With its uplifting message and catchy melody, this song exemplifies resilience, underscoring the album's themes of perseverance amidst challenges.
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Still Making History — The title track encapsulates Popović's journey and ambition, combining reflective lyrics with a powerful instrumental arrangement that showcases her artistry.
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Is This Everything There Is? — This track stands out for its introspective lyrics paired with dynamic instrumentation, revealing a deeper emotional layer within the album's narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic blues with personal storytelling, balancing strong guitar work and varied tempos.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving guitar riffs, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes and slower tempos.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the interaction between Popović's voice and her guitar work.
- 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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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
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
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- vibrant energy for evening gatherings
- emotional highs with soulful delivery
- inviting sing-alongs with friends
- captivating guitar solos throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone singles experience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Still Making History marked Ana Popović's third studio album, following her breakthrough record, Comfort to Me, which established her as a leading figure in contemporary blues. At this point in her career, Popović had begun to gain significant international attention, particularly in the United States, solidifying her reputation as a talented guitarist and vocalist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Susan Tedeschi· Joe Bonamassa· Keb' Mo'
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 U Complete Me 3:48
- 2 Hold On 4:11
- 3 Between Our Worlds 5:08
- 4 Is This Everything There Is? 3:59
- 5 Hungry 4:08
- 6 Doubt Everyone But Me 4:22
- 7 You Don't Move Me 4:43
- 8 Still Making History 6:07
- 9 My Favorite Night 4:56
- 10 How'd You Learn To Shake It Like That? 3:57
- 11 Shadow After Dark 4:17
- 12 Calendars 4:24
- 13 Sexiest Man Alive 4:14
- 14 U Complete Me (Blues version) 5:23
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