Released 10 years ago
These People
Richard Ashcroft · 2016
51 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, creating a reflective soundscape that captures both melancholy and hope.
Top tracks — play these first
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They Don’t Own Me — This track encapsulates the album's themes of independence and defiance against external pressures, showcasing Ashcroft's emotive vocal delivery and poignant songwriting.
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These People — The title track serves as a manifesto of sorts, blending reflective lyrics with anthemic melodies that resonate with listeners questioning societal norms.
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Everybody Needs Somebody to Hurt — With its raw vulnerability, this song highlights Ashcroft's ability to convey deep emotional truths, revealing the shared human experience of pain and connection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines reflective lyrics with varied arrangements, creating a cohesive yet familiar sound.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks build a steady momentum with driving rhythms and layered instrumentation, while the fourth track introduces a more subdued piano arrangement.
- Several tracks feature Ashcroft's vocals layered with harmonies that create an ethereal quality, particularly in 'These People' and 'Everybody Needs Somebody to Hurt'.
- The album closes with 'Songs of Experience', which features a gradual fade-out, leaving the listener with a lingering sense of reflection.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- poignant soundscapes for introspection
- mid-tempo flow for evening listens
- emotional resonance with hopeful undertones
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, upbeat music
- looking for standalone hits
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 20, 2016, 'These People' is Richard Ashcroft's third solo studio album, following his 2006 release 'Keys to the World'. By this point in his career, Ashcroft had been exploring more introspective themes while moving beyond the Britpop sound that defined his earlier work with The Verve. This album represents a continued evolution towards personal and societal reflection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Out of My Body 4:31
- 2 This Is How It Feels 5:06
- 3 They Don’t Own Me 5:49
- 4 Hold On 5:40
- 5 These People 4:50
- 6 Everybody Needs Somebody to Hurt 4:40
- 7 Picture of You 4:47
- 8 Black Lines 5:10
- 9 Ain’t the Future So Bright 4:47
- 10 Songs of Experience 5:48
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