What makes Still Over It by Summer Walker notable?

Still Over It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, making Summer Walker the first female R&B artist to achieve this since 1994. The album received widespread acclaim for its candid lyrics and production, further solidifying Walker's position as a leading voice in contemporary R&B. Released on November 5, 2021, Still Over It is Summer Walker's sophomore album, following her critically acclaimed debut, Over It, from 2019. The album builds on the emotional depth and vulnerability that characterized her earlier work while showcasing her evolution as an artist navigating personal challenges and industry pressures.

Who is Still Over It for?

Still Over It works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and contemplative late-night reflections.

How many songs are on Still Over It?

Still Over It has 20 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.

Still Over It

Summer Walker · 2021

63 min · 20 tracks · contemporary R&B

A raw exploration of love and heartbreak, woven through confessional lyrics and smooth contemporary R&B melodies.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Bitter — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its stark honesty about heartbreak and betrayal, highlighting Walker's signature confessional style.
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Ex for a Reason — Featuring a catchy chorus and playful back-and-forth dialogue, this track showcases Walker's ability to blend vulnerability with sass, making it a standout anthem.
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Toxic — This track dives deep into the complexities of unhealthy relationships, using vivid imagery and emotional delivery to encapsulate feelings of entrapment and desire.
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Ciara’s Prayer — Serving as an interlude, this spoken word piece offers a moment of reflection and spiritual uplift, contrasting the emotional turmoil present throughout the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album's raw exploration of personal themes is supported by strong production choices and lyrical depth.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of confessional lyrics that detail personal experiences, particularly around love and heartbreak.
Several songs incorporate interludes and spoken word elements, adding depth to the narrative and emotional context of the album.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

dynamic emotional journeys
long, immersive listening sessions
contemplative late-night reflections
wave-like pacing experiences
raw, introspective storytelling

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on November 5, 2021, Still Over It is Summer Walker's sophomore album, following her critically acclaimed debut, Over It, from 2019. The album builds on the emotional depth and vulnerability that characterized her earlier work while showcasing her evolution as an artist navigating personal challenges and industry pressures.
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