Released 6 years ago this October
A Beautiful Noise
Alicia Keys · 2020
3 min · 1 track · contemporary R&B
A soulful blend of contemporary R&B and pop that radiates warmth and resilience through rich melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
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A Beautiful Noise — The title track encapsulates the album's core message of harmony amidst chaos, blending powerful vocals with an uplifting message about resilience and strength.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The song combines strong melodies and production but lacks depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The track features a slow tempo with layered vocal harmonies that build throughout the song.
- The structure follows a verse-chorus format, with the chorus emphasizing themes of empowerment.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A Beautiful Noise explores themes of empowerment, fitting well in her catalog but not as a standout entry.
- Themes
- social activism· personal resilience· musical harmony
- Career context
- By the time Alicia Keys released A Beautiful Noise in 2020, she was well-established as a leading figure in contemporary R&B, having gained significant acclaim since her debut in 2001 with Songs in A Minor. This album came during a period when Keys was exploring deeper themes of social activism and personal reflection, following her 2016 release Here. It captures her evolution into a mature artist unafraid to address societal issues while maintaining her musical roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Legend· H.E.R.· Anderson .Paak
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Beautiful Noise 3:19
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
I Used to Know Her
H.E.R.
Explores similar themes of personal growth and social issues through rich, emotive R&B melodies.
Good Thing
Leon Bridges
Merges soul with contemporary elements, echoing warmth and resilience in its lyrical storytelling.
Ventura
Anderson .Paak
Combines soulful melodies with a focus on personal and relational themes, maintaining a vibrant, joyful sound.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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