Time for Mercy
Jann Arden · 1993
50 min · 11 tracks · pop music
Melodic pop ballads intertwine with heartfelt storytelling, showcasing emotional depth and Jann Arden's signature vocal intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Would Die for You — This opening track showcases Arden's emotive vocal delivery alongside a captivating melody, setting a compelling tone for the album's exploration of love and vulnerability.
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Waiting for Someone — The song captures a sense of yearning through its poignant lyrics and lush arrangements, highlighting Arden's ability to convey deep emotional landscapes.
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Time for Mercy — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of reflection and longing, featuring an introspective narrative that resonates with listeners on multiple levels.
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 storytelling but follows familiar pop structures.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a steady build in emotional intensity, culminating in the fourth track which introduces a more upbeat tempo.
- Several songs utilize a verse-chorus structure with prominent hooks that are repeated, enhancing their memorability.
- The album closes with two slower tracks that create a reflective mood, contrasting with the more energetic pieces earlier in the sequence.
- 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
- steady emotional introspection
- poignant storytelling moments
- consistent narrative flow
- reflective late-night listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Jann Arden's second studio album, Time for Mercy came after the success of her debut album, which had established her as a prominent voice in Canadian pop. At this point in her career, Arden was beginning to build a reputation for poignant lyrics and powerful performances, setting the stage for her future hits.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sarah McLachlan· Tori Amos· Shawn Colvin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Would Die for You 4:36
- 2 Waiting for Someone 4:40
- 3 Will You Remember Me 3:46
- 4 We Do Some Strange Things 5:31
- 5 I'm Not Your Lover 4:13
- 6 Give Me Back My Heart 5:02
- 7 The Way Things Are Going 4:10
- 8 Kitchen Window 5:06
- 9 I Just Don't Love You Anymore 3:53
- 10 Time for Mercy 4:15
- 11 Over You 5:32
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