Beautiful
Vivian Green · 2010
51 min · 13 tracks · soul
A smooth blend of contemporary soul and R&B infused with emotional depth and personal storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Beautiful — The title track encapsulates the album's central theme of self-acceptance and confidence with its lush production and emotive vocal delivery.
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When We’re Apart — This track features poignant lyrics about longing and separation that highlight Green’s ability to convey deep emotional experiences through her music.
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Caught Up — With its infectious groove and relatable lyrics about love's complexities, this song showcases Green’s knack for blending personal storytelling with catchy melodies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks strong cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track is a brief skit that disrupts the flow before returning to full songs.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, with Green's lead vocals often accompanied by backing vocals that enhance emotional delivery.
- 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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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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- emotional storytelling through melodies
- smooth transitions between tracks
- reflective moments of personal depth
- for intimate evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party vibes
- prefer straightforward singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Beautiful is Vivian Green's third studio album, following her 2005 release, Back to Life. At this point in her career, Green was transitioning into a more mature sound while maintaining her signature soulful style, showcasing her growth as an artist after several years in the industry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jill Scott· Erykah Badu· India.Arie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Beautiful 4:41
- 2 When We’re Apart 3:31
- 3 I Know How… 3:54
- 4 Better Man (skit) 1:24
- 5 Better Man 4:11
- 6 Save Me 3:46
- 7 Too Intense 3:40
- 8 Somewhere 4:09
- 9 Caught Up 4:10
- 10 Search Is Over 4:05
- 11 So Far Gone 3:40
- 12 Jordan’s Song 5:44
- 13 One of None 4:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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