Released 13 years ago this October
Beautiful
Jessica Mauboy · 2013
46 min · 13 tracks · contemporary R&B
A vibrant blend of contemporary R&B and pop, infused with infectious hooks and danceable rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Beautiful Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of self-acceptance and empowerment, featuring a soaring chorus that highlights Mauboy's vocal prowess.
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Kiss Me Hello — This upbeat track showcases a playful side of Mauboy, combining catchy hooks with an infectious energy that embodies the album's overall vibe.
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Go (I Don’t Need You) — With its assertive lyrics and driving beat, this song serves as an anthem of independence, reflecting a mature perspective on relationships.
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Heartbreak Party — This track stands out with its relatable narrative about moving on from heartbreak, paired with an upbeat tempo that encourages resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid production and catchy hooks but lacks deep lyrical or compositional complexity.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the overall energy.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the pop appeal.
- 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
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
- uplifting anthems for celebration
- steady grooves for daily motivation
- joyful melodies for feel-good moments
- empowering tracks for self-confidence
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek complex, experimental sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Showcases Mauboy's growth and is well-received by dedicated fans.
- Themes
- self-acceptance anthems· heartbreak resilience· Australian pop empowerment
- Career context
- Released on October 4, 2013, 'Beautiful' is Jessica Mauboy's third studio album, following her successful sophomore effort, 'Get 'Em Girls.' At this point in her career, Mauboy was solidifying her status as a prominent figure in Australian pop music after gaining fame through her participation in 'Australian Idol' and subsequent hit singles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tinashe· Kali Uchis· Jhené Aiko
Tracklist
- 1 Beautiful Start here 3:12
- 2 Kiss Me Hello 3:06
- 3 Pop a Bottle (Fill Me Up) 3:44
- 4 I Believe 4:03
- 5 Never Be the Same 3:52
- 6 In Love Again 3:27
- 7 Honest 3:47
- 8 I’ll Be There 3:54
- 9 Go (I Don’t Need You) 3:24
- 10 Heartbreak Party 3:42
- 11 Barriers 3:49
- 12 To the End of the Earth 3:07
- 13 Kick Up Your Heels 3:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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