Released 7 years ago this October
Time
Måns Zelmerlöw · 2019
38 min · 12 tracks · pop music
A vibrant fusion of contemporary pop melodies and introspective lyrics, showcasing personal growth through an uplifting soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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On My Way — This track serves as the album's anthem of determination and self-discovery, featuring an infectious chorus that encapsulates the overall theme of personal growth.
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Faker — With its catchy melody and relatable lyrics, 'Faker' explores themes of authenticity versus facade, making it a standout representation of contemporary pop sensibilities.
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Real Life — 'Real Life' combines poignant lyrics with an upbeat tempo, effectively addressing the complexities of everyday struggles while maintaining an optimistic outlook.
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Mirror — 'Mirror' delves into self-reflection and identity, offering a more introspective moment on the album that contrasts with its more energetic tracks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and emotional lyrics but lacks a cohesive flow throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The album opens with an upbeat track, 'On My Way', which sets a lively tone that persists through the first half.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective conclusion to the album's journey.
- 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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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- uplifting introspective moments
- mid-tempo reflective listening
- short impactful song lengths
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 18, 2019, 'Time' is Måns Zelmerlöw's fifth studio album, following his 2016 release 'Chasing Shadows'. By this point in his career, Zelmerlöw had already established himself as a notable figure in the European pop scene, particularly after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2015. This album represents a continuation of his evolution as an artist, blending catchy hooks with deeper thematic content.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Robin Stjernberg· Eric Saade· Danny Saucedo
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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On My Way
The verse shifts from expressing doubt to asserting commitment towards achieving dreams.
This progression creates a powerful narrative arc that emphasizes transformation rather than mere aspiration.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 On My Way 3:01
- 2 Faker 3:18
- 3 Walk With Me 2:48
- 4 Careless 3:34
- 5 Real Life 3:46
- 6 Time 0:54
- 7 Better Now 3:09
- 8 One 3:19
- 9 Mirror 3:27
- 10 Grow Up to Be You 3:27
- 11 U & I 3:35
- 12 Something to You 3:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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