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Ugly

Sugababes · 2005

17 min · 4 tracks · contemporary R&B

A blend of contemporary R&B and dance-pop, infused with emotive vocals and infectious hooks that challenge societal beauty standards.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Ugly — The title track is a powerful declaration against conventional beauty norms, combining catchy pop melodies with meaningful lyrics about self-acceptance.
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    Future Shokk! — This upbeat track showcases the group's signature blend of electropop elements and dynamic vocal harmonies, capturing their innovative sound during this era.
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    Ugly (The Desert Eagle Discs remix - vocal) — The remix adds a fresh dancefloor-ready vibe to the original, illustrating the versatility of the song and its appeal across different musical contexts.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100
Lowland
Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The single showcases varied tempos and styles but lacks strong cohesion across its tracks.

What we noticed

  • The title track 'Ugly' features a slow tempo with a prominent piano melody and layered harmonies from the vocalists.
  • The second track, 'Future Shokk!', shifts to an upbeat tempo with electronic elements and a danceable rhythm.
  • Both remixes of 'Ugly' maintain the original's melodic structure but introduce different beats and production styles.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Ugly 3:53
  • 2 Future Shokk! 4:05
  • 3 Ugly (The Desert Eagle Discs remix - vocal) 4:13
  • 4 Ugly (Suga Shaker vocal mix) 5:42

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