Released 6 years ago this October
When It's All Said and Done
Giveon · 2020
10 min · 4 tracks · contemporary R&B
A smooth blend of contemporary R&B, weaving emotional narratives with lush melodies and Giveon's rich baritone voice.
Top tracks — play these first
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When It’s All Said and Done — The title track encapsulates the EP's themes of reflection and heartbreak, showcasing Giveon's emotive vocal delivery against a minimalist instrumental backdrop.
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Still Your Best — This track stands out for its poignant exploration of lingering feelings after a breakup, highlighting Giveon’s ability to convey vulnerability through his songwriting.
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Last Time — In 'Last Time', Giveon employs a narrative style that dives deep into regret and longing, making it a powerful representation of the emotional depth found throughout the EP.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP's strong vocal performances and cohesive sound create an engaging listening experience.
What we noticed
- The EP features four tracks, all of which maintain a slow to mid-tempo pace, creating a consistent mood throughout.
- Each song prominently showcases Giveon's baritone voice, often layering harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The production employs lush instrumentation with smooth synths and subtle percussion, allowing the vocals to remain the focal point.
- 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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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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 When It’s All Said and Done 0:55
- 2 Still Your Best 2:57
- 3 Last Time 3:13
- 4 Stuck on You 3:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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