Stromata cover

Released 20 years ago

Stromata

Charlotte Martin · 2006

49 min · 13 tracks · pop music

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 showcases strong songwriting and lush production, though it remains niche within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually in intensity, while the second half introduces more subdued and reflective pieces.
  • Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, creating a rich texture that enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics.
  • The use of piano is prominent throughout, often serving as the primary instrument driving the melodies and arrangements.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Stromata 4:33
  • 2 Cut the Cord 3:38
  • 3 Drip 3:50
  • 4 Little Universe 4:43
  • 5 Civilized 3:57
  • 6 A Hopeless Attempt 3:30
  • 7 Four Walls 4:20
  • 8 Inch 3:29
  • 9 Keep Me in Your Pocket 3:15
  • 10 Pills 3:07
  • 11 Just Before Dawn 1:52
  • 12 The Dance 4:36
  • 13 Redeemed 4:39

Reference: MusicBrainz