Released 10 years ago
A Wonderful World
Susan Boyle · 2016
37 min · 10 tracks · pop music
A warm collection of classic ballads infused with heartfelt vocals and lush orchestral arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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What a Wonderful World Start here — This iconic song serves as the album's title track and encapsulates Boyle's ability to convey optimism and beauty through her powerful voice.
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I Have a Dream — Boyle's rendition of this classic showcases her emotional depth and ability to inspire hope, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Like a Prayer — Her interpretation of this Madonna classic reveals Boyle's versatility and adds a spiritual dimension to the album, transforming its thematic resonance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong vocal performances over familiar ballads but lacks distinctiveness and depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album features orchestral arrangements that dominate the instrumentation, with strings and brass supporting Boyle's vocal performances throughout.
- Each track is a cover of a well-known ballad, maintaining a consistent theme of nostalgia and emotional resonance.
- The tempo remains largely slow to mid-tempo across all tracks, creating a reflective mood without significant variation in pace.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt emotional connections
- reflective peaceful moments
- soothing background ambiance
- nostalgic and comforting vibes
- gentle melodic storytelling
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Continues her legacy with classic ballads, showcasing sustained popularity.
- Themes
- optimistic nostalgia· spiritual reinvention
- Career context
- By the time 'A Wonderful World' was released in November 2016, Susan Boyle had established herself as a household name following her breakout performance on 'Britain's Got Talent' in 2009. This album marked her sixth studio release, continuing her journey of reinterpreting beloved songs while showcasing her distinct vocal style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Andrea Bocelli· Il Divo· Josh Groban
Tracklist
- 1 What a Wonderful World Start here 3:40
- 2 When I Fall in Love 3:07
- 3 Angels 3:57
- 4 Somewhere Out There 3:34
- 5 I Have a Dream 4:09
- 6 Always on My Mind 4:06
- 7 May You Never Be Alone 3:51
- 8 Mull of Kintyre 3:38
- 9 Like a Prayer 3:22
- 10 When You Wish Upon a Star 3:35
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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