Top tracks — play these first
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Looking Through Patient Eyes — This track exemplifies the album's introspective tone, combining smooth vocals with a poignant exploration of love and empathy.
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I'd Die Without You — A standout single that showcases P.M. Dawn's ability to blend heartfelt lyrics with a catchy melody, it became one of their most memorable hits.
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When Midnight Sighs — This opening track sets the contemplative mood for the album, weaving together lush instrumentals with reflective themes of longing and existential contemplation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a unique blend of genres with thoughtful lyrics and innovative arrangements.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken-word intro that sets a contemplative tone, followed by tracks that blend lush instrumentation with layered vocal harmonies.
- Several tracks feature unconventional song structures, such as 'Norwegian Wood,' which incorporates elements of folk and pop into its hip-hop framework.
- The lyrics often explore introspective themes and personal experiences, creating a narrative that unfolds across the album's runtime.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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
- steady pacing for deep listening
- introspective moments for reflection
- dreamy soundscapes for relaxation
- gradual emotional build throughout
- for late-night solitude
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy, fast tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1993, The Bliss Album…? was P.M. Dawn's sophomore effort following their successful debut, Of the Heart, of the Soul and of the Cross: The Utopian Experience. At this point, the duo was solidifying their unique sound that blended rap with melodic elements and spiritual themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- A Tribe Called Quest· De La Soul· The Roots
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:50
- 2 When Midnight Sighs 3:55
- 3 So On and So On 4:05
- 4 Plastic 3:48
- 5 The Ways of the Wind 4:31
- 6 To Love Me More 4:44
- 7 About Nothing (For the Love of Destiny) 4:17
- 8 Norwegian Wood 3:15
- 9 Beyond Infinite Affections 4:13
- 10 Looking Through Patient Eyes 4:09
- 11 Filthy Rich (I Don't Wanna Be) 4:08
- 12 More Than Likely 4:19
- 13 The Nocturnal Is in the House. 4:20
- 14 When It's Raining Cats and Dogs 5:35
- 15 I'd Die Without You 4:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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