Yesterday's Gone
Loyle Carner · 2017
40 min · 14 tracks · hip-hop
A deeply personal blend of introspective lyrics and smooth, jazzy beats that invite reflection and connection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mean It In The Morning — This track showcases Carner's storytelling prowess, blending vivid imagery with relatable themes of youth and longing. Its catchy hook also makes it one of the standout moments on the album.
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Damselfly — Featuring a collaboration with musician Jordan Rakei, this track highlights a more melodic side of Carner's artistry while exploring complex emotions surrounding relationships.
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Ain’t Nothing Changed — Here, Carner reflects on his upbringing and the passage of time, using nostalgic references that resonate deeply with listeners. The raw honesty in this track exemplifies the album's thematic core.
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Sun of Jean (feat. Mum & Dad) — This closing track features heartfelt contributions from Carner's parents, providing an intimate look at his family dynamics and grounding the album in personal history.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends personal storytelling with smooth jazz influences, creating an engaging and reflective listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of jazzy instrumentals, with live instrumentation present in several tracks, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
- Loyle Carner's delivery alternates between spoken word and melodic phrasing, often layering his vocals with harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The final track features a familial collaboration, adding a personal touch that ties back to the album's introspective nature.
- 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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7/10
- 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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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective reflections on life
- smooth transitions between tracks
- short bursts of vulnerability
- conversational storytelling style
- warm, inviting listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer single anthems over narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2017, 'Yesterday's Gone' was Loyle Carner's debut studio album, following the success of his earlier EPs. At this point in his career, he was establishing himself in the UK hip-hop scene, garnering attention for his unique storytelling and lyrical vulnerability.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tom Misch· Jordan Rakei· Anderson .Paak
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Isle of Arran 3:34
- 2 Mean It In The Morning 2:39
- 3 +44 0:48
- 4 Damselfly 2:52
- 5 Ain’t Nothing Changed 3:14
- 6 Swear 0:34
- 7 Florence 3:04
- 8 The Seamstress (Tooting Masala) 2:31
- 9 Stars & Shards 3:07
- 10 No Worries 4:30
- 11 Rebel 101 0:28
- 12 NO CD 4:17
- 13 Mrs C 3:22
- 14 Sun of Jean (feat. Mum & Dad) 5:14
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