A Life Worth Living
Marc Broussard · 2014
47 min · 12 tracks · soul
Soulful melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, capturing the essence of resilience and the pursuit of a meaningful life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hurricane Heart — This track opens the album with an energetic blend of rhythm and blues that showcases Broussard's soulful voice and sets the tone for personal storytelling.
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Man Ain't Supposed to Cry — This song explores traditional gender roles and vulnerability, making a poignant statement about emotional honesty that resonates throughout the album.
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A Life Worth Living — The title track encapsulates the album's theme, blending uplifting melodies with introspective lyrics about finding purpose and meaning in life.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and vocal performance but lacks broader cultural reach.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Broussard's vocal delivery is prominent throughout, often layered with harmonies that enhance emotional impact.
- Several tracks incorporate instrumental breaks that allow for improvisation, particularly in the guitar and brass sections.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- poignant reflections on resilience
- uplifting moments of catharsis
- soulful melodies for introspection
- evening wind-down with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2014, Marc Broussard released 'A Life Worth Living' as his fifth studio album, following his well-received 2007 record 'Keep Coming Back'. By this point in his career, he had established himself as a prominent figure in the soul genre, known for blending Southern rock and R&B influences. This album marked a maturation in his songwriting, showcasing personal themes and a deeper emotional resonance.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Legend· Leon Bridges· Anderson .Paak
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hurricane Heart 2:54
- 2 Dyin' Man 4:23
- 3 Perfect to Me 3:33
- 4 Man Ain't Supposed to Cry 4:07
- 5 Edge of Heaven 4:12
- 6 A Life Worth Living 3:40
- 7 Honesty 3:59
- 8 Another Day 4:04
- 9 Weight of the World 3:24
- 10 Shine 5:31
- 11 Give Em Hell 4:20
- 12 I'll Never Know 3:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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