You Give Me Something cover

Released 20 years ago

You Give Me Something

James Morrison · 2006

11 min · 3 tracks · pop rock

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

49 /100
Foothills
Higher than 22% of albums we've rated

Morrison's soulful melodies and emotional delivery create a solid yet familiar pop rock sound.

What we noticed

  • The title track features a prominent guitar riff that drives the melody, while the second track shifts to a more subdued piano arrangement.
  • Morrison's vocal delivery is characterized by a raspy quality that conveys emotional weight, particularly in the chorus of the lead track.
  • The two tracks are structured with clear verses and choruses, but 'You Give Me Something' employs a bridge that adds dynamic contrast.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 You Give Me Something 3:32
  • 2 Is There Anybody Home? 3:57
  • 3 Burns Like Summer Sun 3:52

Reference: MusicBrainz