Veritas
Agnes Carlsson · 2012
40 min · 11 tracks · pop music
A dynamic blend of polished pop melodies with emotional depth and an empowering lyrical focus.
Top tracks — play these first
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Amazing Start here — Opening the album with an upbeat tempo, this track showcases Agnes's vocal strength while thematically setting the stage for self-discovery and confidence.
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Human Touch — This song features a poignant exploration of human connection and vulnerability, illustrating Agnes's ability to convey deep emotion through pop sensibilities.
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Into the Sun — With its uplifting message and catchy chorus, this track serves as an anthem of hope and perseverance, embodying the overall spirit of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong production and emotional depth, with a solid mix of upbeat and slower tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics and melodies.
- 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
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
- steady mid-tempo groove
- danceable beats for celebration
- introspective moments with friends
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek lengthy pieces
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Highlights personal empowerment and solidifies her position in pop, showcasing artistic growth.
- Career context
- By the time 'Veritas' was released in January 2012, Agnes Carlsson had already established herself as a prominent figure in Swedish pop music following her successful debut album 'Agnes' in 2005. This album marked her return after a period of relative quiet, as she transitioned from reality TV star to a respected artist with a more mature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Robyn· Ellie Goulding· Tove Lo
Tracklist
- 1 Amazing Start here 3:47
- 2 Walk Out of Here 3:58
- 3 All I Want Is You 3:21
- 4 One Last Time 3:59
- 5 Loaded 3:32
- 6 Human Touch 3:49
- 7 Watching It Burn 3:24
- 8 Got Me Good 3:25
- 9 Like God 3:49
- 10 Into the Sun 3:43
- 11 Nothing Else Matters 3:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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