When I Wake Up
Maverick Sabre · 2019
54 min · 13 tracks · soul
Soulful melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a reflective atmosphere that resonates with the listener's personal journey.
Top tracks — play these first
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Preach — This opening track sets the tone for the album, blending powerful vocals with a call for self-reflection and social awareness. Its urgent message establishes the thematic core present throughout the record.
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Guns in the Distance — This track delves into themes of violence and loss, showcasing Sabre's ability to weave personal narratives with broader societal issues. The haunting instrumentation complements the weight of the lyrics.
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Weakness — A poignant exploration of vulnerability, this track highlights Sabre's emotional range and lyrical prowess. The raw honesty invites listeners to connect deeply with their own insecurities.
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War — Serving as a powerful commentary on conflict and resilience, this song employs evocative imagery to challenge listeners to confront uncomfortable truths about society and humanity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively combines soulful melodies with introspective lyrics, creating a cohesive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered vocal harmonies, often with Sabre's lead vocals accompanied by backing singers that enhance the emotional weight.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word segments, creating a narrative flow that connects the themes of personal growth and societal issues.
- The instrumentation blends traditional soul elements with modern production techniques, including electronic beats and ambient soundscapes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Preach 4:46
- 2 Drifting 3:53
- 3 Into Nirvana 4:02
- 4 Guns in the Distance 4:06
- 5 Don’t Talk About It 3:18
- 6 Slow Down 3:31
- 7 Her Grace 3:31
- 8 Weakness 3:36
- 9 A Mile Away 2:54
- 10 Big Smoke 6:16
- 11 Into Hope 3:35
- 12 War 5:03
- 13 Glory 5:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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