Top tracks — play these first
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Falling From You — This track poignantly captures the themes of love and loss, showcasing Grieves' ability to convey deep emotion through personal storytelling.
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Sunny Side of Hell — With its catchy hook, this song juxtaposes upbeat production with darker lyrics, exemplifying Grieves' unique approach to blending humor with serious subject matter.
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Heartbreak Hotel — This lengthy track delves into themes of heartbreak and resilience, allowing Grieves to showcase his narrative style through vivid imagery and emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances introspective lyrics with diverse beats, showcasing Grieves' lyrical skill and emotional range.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of varied tempos, with tracks like 'Light Speed' and 'Boogie Man' maintaining an upbeat pace, while others like 'Heartbreak Hotel' slow down for introspection.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies and ad-libs that add depth to the verses, particularly evident in 'Pressure Cracks' and 'Sunny Side of Hell'.
- The final track, 'Against the Bottom', serves as a reflective conclusion, contrasting with the more energetic earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
- introspective reflections on resilience
- melodic beats for personal journeys
- cathartic moments of self-discovery
- varied pacing with emotional depth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2011, Together/Apart was Grieves' second studio album, following his breakthrough debut, 88 Keys and Counting. At this point in his career, Grieves was establishing himself as a distinctive voice in hip-hop, known for his emotional depth and storytelling ability.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Macklemore· Atmosphere· Hopsin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Light Speed 3:50
- 2 Bloody Poetry 3:21
- 3 Falling From You 4:09
- 4 On the Rocks 3:05
- 5 Sunny Side of Hell 3:57
- 6 Tragic 3:15
- 7 Boogie Man 3:10
- 8 Pressure Cracks 3:44
- 9 No Matter What 3:45
- 10 Vice Grip 3:49
- 11 Heartbreak Hotel 5:35
- 12 Speak Easy 2:31
- 13 Prize Fighter 3:05
- 14 Wild Thing 3:40
- 15 Growing Pains 3:37
- 16 Against the Bottom 3:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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