What does Title sound like?

A vibrant blend of doo-wop and contemporary pop, celebrating self-love with catchy hooks and playful lyrics. Rooted in contemporary R&B and soul. Start with "All About That Bass".

Is Title a good place to start with Meghan Trainor?

Yes, Title is recommended as a starting point for new Meghan Trainor listeners. A vibrant blend of doo-wop and contemporary pop, celebrating self-love with catchy hooks and playful lyrics. Released on January 9, 2015, 'Title' was Meghan Trainor's debut studio album, following the viral success of her breakout single 'All About That Bass.' At this point in her career, she transitioned from songwriter to solo artist, marking a significant shift in her professional trajectory. The album solidified her position in the music industry as a fresh voice in pop.

Title works well if you're into steady upbeat energy throughout, playful sing-alongs with friends and celebratory vibes for self-love.

How many songs are on Title?

Title has 11 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

Title

Meghan Trainor · 2015

32 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B

A vibrant blend of doo-wop and contemporary pop, celebrating self-love with catchy hooks and playful lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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All About That Bass Start here — This lead single introduced Trainor's signature sound, merging retro doo-wop with modern pop while delivering a powerful message about body positivity.
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Lips Are Movin — With its infectious beat and clever lyrics about deception in relationships, this track showcases Trainor's knack for catchy songwriting and upbeat production.
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Like I’m Gonna Lose You — Featuring John Legend, this ballad highlights Trainor's vocal range and emotional depth, diverging from the album's more playful tracks to explore love's fragility.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album blends vintage pop styles with contemporary themes, making it catchy but somewhat conventional overall.

What we noticed

The album opens with a brief interlude before launching into the upbeat lead single, which sets a playful tone for the following tracks.
Tracks often feature call-and-response vocals, particularly in 'Dear Future Husband' and 'Bang Dem Sticks', creating an engaging interaction.
Several songs incorporate doo-wop elements, such as vocal harmonies and retro instrumentation, which are prominent in 'Like I’m Gonna Lose You' and 'Title'.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 upbeat energy throughout
playful sing-alongs with friends
celebratory vibes for self-love
for lighthearted gatherings

Maybe skip if you

prefer intense emotional depth
seek experimental or avant-garde sounds

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album established Meghan Trainor's reputation after her hit single.
Themes: body positivity anthem· playful infidelity tales· retro pop celebration
Moods: Uplifting· Energetic
Career context: Released on January 9, 2015, 'Title' was Meghan Trainor's debut studio album, following the viral success of her breakout single 'All About That Bass.' At this point in her career, she transitioned from songwriter to solo artist, marking a significant shift in her professional trajectory. The album solidified her position in the music industry as a fresh voice in pop.
Stylistic neighbors: Demi Lovato· Jessie J· Katy Perry