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Things I've Never Said

Frances · 2017

59 min · 16 tracks · pop music

Intimate pop melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, creating a reflective soundscape of vulnerability and heartfelt emotion.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Don’t Worry About Me — This track opens the album with a soothing melody that encapsulates the theme of self-acceptance and reassurance amidst uncertainty.
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    Love Me Again — A standout for its infectious chorus, this song explores themes of longing and reconciliation, showcasing Frances's ability to blend catchy hooks with emotional depth.
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    Cloud 9 — With its ethereal production and uplifting lyrics, this track serves as an anthem for hope and joy, illustrating Frances's range as an artist.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong melodies and emotional lyrics, though its cohesion is affected by the length and variety of tracks.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually in intensity, while the second half shifts to more subdued and introspective pieces.
  • Many songs utilize a sparse arrangement, often relying on piano and strings to create an intimate atmosphere.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

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
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • The Last Word

    In this track, a moment shifts from reflection to a confrontational tone as the narrator addresses unresolved issues directly.

    This structural choice adds tension and immediacy to the narrative, contrasting with the introspective nature of previous songs on the album.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Don’t Worry About Me 3:42
  • 2 Love Me Again 2:47
  • 3 Drifting 3:43
  • 4 Cloud 9 3:27
  • 5 Let It Out 3:52
  • 6 No Matter 3:29
  • 7 Under Our Feet 4:53
  • 8 Grow 3:59
  • 9 Say It Again 3:18
  • 10 Sublime 4:11
  • 11 The Last Word 3:28
  • 12 When It Comes To Us 4:09
  • 13 It Isn’t Like You 4:37
  • 14 Cry Like Me 3:12
  • 15 Borrowed Time 3:18
  • 16 The Smallest Thing 3:32

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