The Sun Will Come Up, the Seasons Will Change cover

The Sun Will Come Up, the Seasons Will Change

Nina Nesbitt · 2019

46 min · 13 tracks · rock music

A reflective blend of folk-pop and rock, characterized by intimate lyrics and melodic hooks that resonate with personal growth.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Best You Had — This track encapsulates the album's theme of reflection and moving on, blending catchy melodies with poignant lyrics about past relationships.
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    Loyal to Me — The song stands out with its upbeat tempo and assertive lyrics that challenge the notion of loyalty, representing Nesbitt's growing confidence as an artist.
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    The Sun Will Come Up, the Seasons Will Change — As the title track, it serves as an anthem of hope and resilience, combining uplifting instrumentation with a message of renewal and optimism.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

55 /100
Foothills
Higher than 45% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and production, with a clear arc but some conventional elements.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with a consistent tempo, while the second half shifts to more introspective ballads.
  • Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
  • The final track serves as a reflective conclusion, bringing together themes from earlier songs and closing with a gradual fade-out.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

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
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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

  • heartfelt storytelling with warmth
  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • catchy melodies for sing-alongs
  • for cozy afternoons
  • introspective tunes for quiet nights

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2019, this album marks Nina Nesbitt's second studio effort, following her debut 'Peroxide' in 2014. It showcases her evolution as a songwriter and artist, moving from the teen pop roots of her early work towards a more mature and introspective sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Lucy Rose· Birdy· Laura Marling

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sacred 2:37
  • 2 The Moments I’m Missing 3:47
  • 3 The Best You Had 2:56
  • 4 Colder 3:08
  • 5 Loyal to Me 3:13
  • 6 Somebody Special 3:20
  • 7 Is It Really Me You’re Missing 3:52
  • 8 Love Letter 3:34
  • 9 Empire 3:34
  • 10 Chloe 3:54
  • 11 Things I Say When You Sleep 3:36
  • 12 Last December 4:55
  • 13 The Sun Will Come Up, the Seasons Will Change 3:35

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