Released 10 years ago this November
Unfinished Business
Nathan Sykes · 2016
44 min · 12 tracks · pop music
A polished blend of modern pop and soulful balladry that showcases emotional depth and lyrical intimacy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kiss Me Quick — This upbeat track exemplifies Sykes' ability to deliver catchy hooks paired with romantic lyrics, making it a standout single that captures youthful exuberance.
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Over and Over Again — A heartfelt ballad that highlights Sykes' vocal prowess, this song became a fan favorite for its emotional resonance and relatable themes of love and longing.
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Give It Up (feat. G-Eazy) — Featuring a collaboration with G-Eazy, this track merges pop and hip-hop elements, showcasing Sykes' versatility while appealing to a diverse fan base.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends pop and balladry with personal themes, but lacks standout innovation.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent upbeat tempo, while the second half shifts to slower ballads, creating a dynamic contrast.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build intensity, particularly in the choruses, enhancing emotional delivery.
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Good Things Come to Those Who Wait 3:38
- 2 Kiss Me Quick 3:07
- 3 Money 3:18
- 4 Freedom 2:51
- 5 Twist 4:01
- 6 I Can't Be Mad 4:07
- 7 There's Ony One of You 3:54
- 8 Famous 4:10
- 9 Give It Up (feat. G-Eazy) 3:27
- 10 More Than You'll Ever Know 3:25
- 11 Over and Over Again 4:07
- 12 I'll Remember You 4:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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