Traces
Steve Perry · 2018
40 min · 10 tracks · rock music
A heartfelt blend of rock and pop, marked by soaring vocals and reflective storytelling across a polished production landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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No Erasin’ — The opening track sets the tone with its nostalgic lyrics about redemption and longing, perfectly showcasing Perry's powerful vocal delivery.
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Most of All — This song captures the essence of lost love, featuring poignant melodies that highlight Perry's emotional range and lyrical introspection.
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You Belong to Me — A standout ballad that combines romantic vulnerability with anthemic choruses, this track exemplifies Perry’s ability to evoke deep feelings through music.
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We’re Still Here — This track embodies resilience and hope, signaling Perry's return while resonating with listeners facing personal struggles, enhancing the album’s thematic depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and polished production, making it a solid return for Perry after a long hiatus.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of lush instrumentation, with strings and keyboards complementing Perry's vocals on nearly every track.
- Each song typically follows a verse-chorus structure, allowing for clear emotional peaks that align with the lyrical themes.
- Perry's vocal delivery is prominent throughout, often layered with harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- nostalgic melodies for quiet evenings
- heartfelt vocals during introspection
- mid-tempo flow for casual listening
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2018, Traces marks Steve Perry's first solo album in over two decades, following his departure from the music scene after 1994's For the Love of Strange Medicine. This album represents a significant return for Perry, showcasing his evolution as an artist while reconnecting with fans after years of silence and personal challenges.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Erasin’ 4:08
- 2 We’re Still Here 4:06
- 3 Most of All 4:23
- 4 No More Cryin’ 4:29
- 5 In the Rain 4:06
- 6 Sun Shines Gray 3:57
- 7 You Belong to Me 4:07
- 8 Easy to Love 4:03
- 9 I Need You 2:59
- 10 We Fly 3:58
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