When the Sun Goes Down
Selena Gomez & the Scene · 2011
53 min · 16 tracks · pop rock
A vibrant pop rock collection blending catchy hooks with upbeat rhythms, perfect for summer playlists.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love You Like a Love Song — As the album's lead single, it encapsulates the infectious pop sound that defines this era of Selena Gomez's music while showcasing her vocal growth.
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Who Says — This empowering anthem demonstrates Gomez's ability to connect with her audience through themes of self-acceptance and resilience, becoming a fan favorite.
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We Own the Night — Blending anthemic choruses with danceable beats, this track embodies the carefree spirit of youth and serves as a celebration of living in the moment.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features catchy hooks and solid production but lacks depth for lasting appeal.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent upbeat tempo, while the sixth track introduces a more energetic rhythm with layered synths.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal arrangements, particularly in 'Love You Like a Love Song' and 'Who Says'.
- The album includes two Spanish versions of tracks, which showcase different arrangements and lyrical interpretations.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- catchy hooks and melodies
- upbeat danceable rhythms
- vibrant sing-along moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When the Sun Goes Down is Selena Gomez & the Scene's third studio album, following their successful release A Year Without Rain. At this point in her career, Gomez was transitioning from a Disney star into a legitimate pop artist, solidifying her presence in the music industry and broadening her audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Demi Lovato· Paramore· Taylor Swift
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love You Like a Love Song 3:08
- 2 Bang Bang Bang 3:15
- 3 Who Says 3:16
- 4 We Own the Night 3:47
- 5 Hit the Lights 3:14
- 6 Whiplash 3:40
- 7 When the Sun Goes Down 3:16
- 8 My Dilemma 3:10
- 9 That's More Like It 3:09
- 10 Outlaw 3:22
- 11 Middle of Nowhere 3:27
- 12 Dices (Who Says) (Spanish version) 3:16
- 13 Fantasma De Amor (Ghost Of You) (Spanish version) 3:24
- 14 A Year Without Rain (Dave Audé Radio remix) 4:00
- 15 Who Says (Bimbo Jones radio remix) 2:51
- 16 Who Says (Dave Audé radio remix) 3:35
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