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Released 18 years ago this October

Yuna

Yuna · 2008

20 min · 5 tracks · folk rock

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

Yuna's debut blends genres effectively but has uneven pacing and depth across its tracks.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that blend folk and pop elements, while the second half shifts to more introspective ballads.
  • Vocals are layered with reverb, creating an ethereal quality that enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics.
  • Several tracks incorporate minimalist instrumentation, allowing the vocals to take center stage and evoke a sense of longing.
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
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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 Backpacking Around Europe 4:14
  • 2 After Midnight 3:28
  • 3 Dan Sebenarnya 4:23
  • 4 Blue Sands 4:47
  • 5 Deeper Conversation 3:38

Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata