Thank You Camellia
Kris Allen · 2012
37 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant mix of pop rock melodies and introspective lyrics that capture both personal growth and romantic longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Better With You — The opening track sets an upbeat tone with catchy hooks and showcases Allen's vocal range, making it a standout introduction to the album's themes of love and positivity.
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Out Alive — This track features a more introspective side, merging emotional depth with an infectious chorus that encapsulates the struggle for resilience.
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Monster — A darker exploration of inner turmoil, this song highlights Allen's ability to convey vulnerability through powerful imagery and dynamic instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that elevate it above its peers.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the melodic hooks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- short tracks for quick listens
- romantic themes for date nights
- uplifting energy for daily motivation
Maybe skip if you
- slow pacing for instant gratification
- experimental sounds not preferred
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Thank You Camellia is Kris Allen's second studio album, released in January 2012, following his self-titled debut. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from the spotlight of winning American Idol in 2009 and seeking to establish his artistic identity beyond the reality show fame.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Cook· Daughtry· Lifehouse
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Better With You 3:14
- 2 The Vision of Love 3:34
- 3 My Weakness 2:44
- 4 Out Alive 3:42
- 5 Monster 3:35
- 6 Blindfolded 3:09
- 7 Teach Me How Love Goes 3:26
- 8 Rooftops 3:02
- 9 Leave You Alone 4:22
- 10 Loves Me Not 3:35
- 11 You Got a Way 3:31
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