Unstoppable cover

Released 10 years ago

Unstoppable

Sia · 2016

3 min · 1 track · indie pop

An empowering anthem driven by pulsating beats and soaring melodies, encapsulating resilience and self-affirmation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Unstoppable — This track serves as the album's centerpiece, blending an infectious chorus with lyrics that celebrate inner strength and determination, making it a modern anthem for resilience.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The song combines strong composition with polished production, making it both memorable and impactful.

What we noticed

  • The song features a steady four-on-the-floor beat that drives the rhythm throughout its duration.
  • Sia's vocal delivery alternates between powerful belting and softer, more introspective moments, creating dynamic contrast.
  • The chorus is characterized by layered harmonies that build in intensity, reinforcing the anthem-like quality of the track.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This single followed Sia's major success with '1000 Forms of Fear', solidifying her popularity.
Themes
personal empowerment· soaring melodies· modern anthem
Career context
When 'Unstoppable' was released in January 2016, Sia was at the height of her commercial success following the breakout success of her album '1000 Forms of Fear' in 2014. This single's release continued to solidify her status as a leading figure in contemporary pop music, known for her distinctive voice and emotive songwriting.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Unstoppable 3:37

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