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We Are Born

Sia · 2010

50 min · 14 tracks · indie pop

A vibrant blend of catchy electropop hooks and introspective lyricism, wrapped in Sia's distinctive vocal power.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    The Fight Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    Clap Your Hands — This track showcases an infectious energy and celebratory spirit, embodying the album's themes of empowerment and self-acceptance.
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    Big Girl Little Girl — Combining poignant lyrics with an upbeat melody, this song reflects Sia's signature ability to balance emotional depth with catchy pop sensibilities.
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    I'm in Here — The emotional core of the album, this track features haunting vocals and introspective lyrics that highlight Sia's vulnerability and artistic range.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album blends catchy hooks with introspective lyrics, showcasing Sia's vocal strength and evolving sound.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half shifts to more introspective and slower songs.
  • Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
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
6/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo empowerment vibes
  • sing-along participation with friends
  • uplifting anthems for motivation
  • catchy melodies for daily boosts

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek darker, heavier themes

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This album solidified Sia's transition to a recognized solo artist.
Themes
joyful liberation· self-acceptance journey· childlike wonder
Career context
Released in 2010, We Are Born marked Sia's transition from behind-the-scenes songwriter to a prominent solo artist. This album followed her breakthrough with Some People Have Real Problems in 2008, solidifying her unique sound and artistic identity.
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Tracklist

  • 1 The Fight Start here 3:37
  • 2 Clap Your Hands 3:58
  • 3 Stop Trying 2:40
  • 4 You’ve Changed 3:11
  • 5 Be Good to Me 3:56
  • 6 Bring Night 2:57
  • 7 Hurting Me Now 3:26
  • 8 Never Gonna Leave Me 3:33
  • 9 Cloud 3:43
  • 10 I’m in Here 3:41
  • 11 The Co-Dependent 2:55
  • 12 Big Girl Little Girl 4:17
  • 13 Oh Father 4:28
  • 14 I’m in Here (piano vocal version) 3:44

What to play next

1000 Forms of Fear
Listen next

1000 Forms of Fear

2014

Continues the empowerment theme with a darker, more intense electropop sound.
Some People Have Real Problems
Go back to

Some People Have Real Problems

2008

Leads into 'We Are Born' with a similar blend of pop and emotional depth.
Full Sia discography Where to start with Sia Artists like Sia
electropop indie pop

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