Top tracks — play these first
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Far Alone Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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These Things Happen — The title track encapsulates G-Eazy's reflective style and sets the thematic tone of the album, addressing personal struggles and ambitions.
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Almost Famous — This track highlights G-Eazy's journey toward recognition, blending catchy melodies with introspective verses about fame and its pitfalls.
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Downtown Love — Featuring a romantic narrative, this song showcases G-Eazy's ability to weave storytelling into his music while maintaining a vibrant sound.
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I Mean It — With a confident delivery and memorable hook, this track exemplifies G-Eazy's charismatic appeal and ambition within the hip-hop genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid writing and production but lacks a strong cohesive arc throughout its length.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate a recurring melodic hook that ties the verses together, enhancing the catchiness of the songs.
- The interlude serves as a brief pause in the flow, allowing for a shift in tone before returning to more upbeat tracks.
- 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
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
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- introspective moments for reflection
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- for late-night drives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy lyrical explorations
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked G-Eazy's entry into commercial success and wider recognition.
- Themes
- personal ambition· fame's pitfalls· romantic storytelling
- Career context
- In 2014, G-Eazy released 'These Things Happen' as his debut studio album after gaining attention with several mixtapes. This record marked a significant step in his career, showcasing his development from an underground artist to a mainstream contender. The album's release followed his successful mixtape 'The Endless Summer,' which had helped establish his presence in the hip-hop scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Post Malone· Logic· Machine Gun Kelly
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Mean It
The bridge features a stark shift where G-Eazy confronts critics directly and reaffirms his commitment to success.
This direct address breaks the fourth wall, engaging listeners with a sense of urgency that underscores the stakes of his aspirations.
Tracklist
- 1 These Things Happen 2:24
- 2 Far Alone Start here 4:27
- 3 I Mean It 3:56
- 4 Interlude 0:44
- 5 Opportunity Cost 3:54
- 6 Almost Famous 4:28
- 7 Lotta That 4:48
- 8 Factory Girl (skit) 0:13
- 9 Downtown Love 5:26
- 10 Complete 3:08
- 11 Let's Get Lost 4:00
- 12 Shoot Me Down 3:16
- 13 Been On 3:28
- 14 Remember You 3:35
- 15 Tumblr Girls 4:15
- 16 Just Believe 4:02
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Under Pressure
Logic
Shares introspective lyrics about ambition and personal struggles with polished production.
Stoney
Post Malone
Combines catchy hooks and themes of fame's complexities with a smooth, modern hip-hop sound.
GO:OD AM
Mac Miller
Explores personal growth and the challenges of success with a laid-back yet polished approach.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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