Amidst the Chaos
Sara Bareilles · 2019
49 min · 12 tracks · soft rock
A blend of introspective lyrics and soaring melodies, capturing vulnerability and strength through rich, heartfelt arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fire Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Armor — This track stands out for its empowering message about self-acceptance amidst vulnerability, encapsulating the album's overarching theme of resilience.
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Saint Honesty — With its poignant lyrics discussing honesty in relationships, this song showcases Bareilles' ability to convey complex emotions through simple yet powerful storytelling.
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If I Can’t Have You — This upbeat single highlights Bareilles' knack for catchy melodies while exploring themes of love and longing, making it a quintessential representation of the album's spirit.
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 production but lacks a broad cultural footprint.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that gradually transition into more introspective ballads in the latter half.
- Several songs incorporate rich vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing emotional impact.
- The lyrics often employ storytelling techniques, with vivid imagery and personal anecdotes woven throughout the tracks.
- 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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7/10
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
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- introspective lyrics for personal connection
- mid-tempo flow for daily listening
- heartfelt storytelling in every track
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party anthems
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality with personal storytelling and social themes post-Broadway success.
- Themes
- personal storytelling· self-acceptance journey· honesty in relationships
- Career context
- Amidst the Chaos marks Sara Bareilles' first album since her Broadway success with Waitress, showcasing a shift towards personal storytelling. Released in 2019, this album followed her 2015 release, What’s Inside: Songs from Waitress, and reflects her growth as both a songwriter and performer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ingrid Michaelson· Norah Jones· Colbie Caillat
Tracklist
- 1 Fire Start here 3:50
- 2 No Such Thing 3:57
- 3 Armor 4:29
- 4 If I Can’t Have You 4:13
- 5 Eyes on You 4:04
- 6 Miss Simone 4:13
- 7 Wicked Love 4:39
- 8 Orpheus 4:13
- 9 Poetry by Dead Men 3:48
- 10 Someone Who Loves Me 3:18
- 11 Saint Honesty 4:35
- 12 A Safe Place to Land 4:29
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