Still on My Mind
Dido · 2019
45 min · 12 tracks · folk music
A blend of reflective folk-pop melodies intertwined with poignant lyrics exploring love and vulnerability.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hurricanes — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its lush instrumentation and introspective lyrics about navigating life's emotional storms.
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Still on My Mind — The title track encapsulates the album's central themes of longing and reflection, featuring a catchy chorus that resonates throughout.
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You Don’t Need a God — This song stands out for its provocative lyrics that challenge conventional beliefs, showcasing Dido’s growth as a lyricist and her willingness to tackle deeper subjects.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines reflective songwriting with polished production, maintaining 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 arrangements.
- The lyrics frequently employ metaphor and imagery to explore themes of love and vulnerability, creating a reflective atmosphere.
- 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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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
- steady mid-tempo reflective flow
- intimate storytelling for quiet moments
- warm melodies for cozy evenings
- emotional resonance in everyday life
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer standalone upbeat singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows Dido's continued relevance and quality after a lengthy hiatus.
- Career context
- Released in 2019, Still on My Mind marks Dido's first studio album in nearly five years, following her 2013 record Girl Who Got Away. At this point, Dido had experienced a significant shift in her career, transitioning from mainstream prominence in the early 2000s to a more subdued presence in the music industry, making this album a notable return to form.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sarah McLachlan· Norah Jones· Sia
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hurricanes 5:14
- 2 Give You Up 3:22
- 3 Hell After This 3:28
- 4 You Don’t Need a God 3:32
- 5 Take You Home 5:06
- 6 Some Kind of Love 4:42
- 7 Still on My Mind 3:04
- 8 Mad Love 2:52
- 9 Walking By 4:31
- 10 Friends 3:23
- 11 Chances 3:32
- 12 Have to Stay 2:44
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