Wake Up Living
Kalan Porter · 2007
41 min · 11 tracks · pop music
Uplifting pop melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating anthems of hope and resilience amid life's challenges.
Top tracks — play these first
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Try — This track stands out for its empowering message about perseverance and self-acceptance, resonating with listeners facing personal struggles.
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Destination (Where I Belong) — With its catchy hook and relatable lyrics about seeking purpose, this song encapsulates the album's overarching theme of finding one's path.
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Down in Heaven — This opening track effectively sets the tone for the album with its reflective lyrics and engaging melody, drawing listeners into Porter's world.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends uplifting melodies with introspective lyrics but lacks standout compositions and cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain an upbeat tempo, while the latter half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the anthemic quality of the melodies.
- The lyrics often reflect personal struggles and resilience, with a recurring theme of hope that ties many songs together.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Try
The song shifts from doubt to determination emphasizes a commitment to not give up despite challenges.
This crucial transition in the narrative showcases a powerful pivot from vulnerability to strength, reflecting the song's motivational core.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Down in Heaven 4:04
- 2 Destination (Where I Belong) 3:13
- 3 Hurray 3:22
- 4 Run Run Run 4:01
- 5 Try 4:14
- 6 One Last Try 3:55
- 7 Beauty 3:41
- 8 Karma King 3:49
- 9 Wrong 3:40
- 10 Walk on Home 3:56
- 11 Out of My Head 3:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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