W'akherta Ma'ak cover

W'akherta Ma'ak

Elissa · 2000

48 min · 11 tracks · pop music

A blend of heartfelt ballads and upbeat pop rhythms, showcasing Elissa's emotional vocal delivery against rich instrumental backdrops.

Top tracks — play these first

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    آخرتا معك — This title track encapsulates the album's emotional core, featuring poignant lyrics about love and loss that resonate deeply within Elissa's vocal expression.
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    حرام — With its catchy melody and relatable lyrics about heartbreak, this song became a fan favorite and solidified Elissa's appeal as a pop artist.
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    بتغيب ... بتروح — This track blends traditional Arabic instrumentation with modern pop elements, demonstrating Elissa's ability to bridge cultural sounds while delivering an impactful performance.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

Elissa's debut blends ballads and pop effectively but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its era.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a mid-tempo track that sets a consistent pace, followed by several ballads that showcase Elissa's vocal range.
  • Each song features lush instrumental arrangements, often layering strings and percussion to create a rich backdrop for the vocals.
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
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

  • آخرتا معك

    The moment shifts from reminiscing about past joy to confronting painful realities, highlighting a journey through emotional complexity.

    This lyrical transition showcases a mature understanding of love's duality, moving from nostalgia to raw vulnerability in a single breath.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 ضاع العنوان 4:36
  • 2 بتغيب ... بتروح 4:21
  • 3 وآخرتا معك 5:36
  • 4 حرام 4:08
  • 5 من قلبي تمنيت 2:58
  • 6 وحياة الحب 4:30
  • 7 رمشة عين 4:40
  • 8 سألنا 4:47
  • 9 سهرني حبيبي 4:34
  • 10 شافونا تنين 4:23
  • 11 مين بلوم 3:55

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