Beautiful Lumps of Coal cover

Beautiful Lumps of Coal

Plumb · 2003

41 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · electronica · contemporary Christian music

A blend of ethereal melodies and heartfelt lyrics, wrapped in the warmth of soft rock and pop influences.

Why this album works

'Beautiful Lumps of Coal' reached notable success on Christian charts, peaking at number 4 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums. The album's introspective lyrics resonated with listeners, contributing to Plumb's growing influence in contemporary Christian music during the early 2000s.
Best for
steady mid-tempo emotional flow heartfelt lyrics for introspection warm melodies for cozy moments
Context
By 2003, Plumb had solidified her presence in the Christian music scene following her debut album, 'Resistor', released in 1997. 'Beautiful Lumps of Coal' served as her third studio album, showcasing a more polished sound while exploring deeper emotional and spiritual themes.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Free Standout 3:30
  • 2 Sink n' Swim 3:29
  • 3 Without You 3:32
  • 4 Boys Don't Cry Standout 3:48
  • 5 Hold Me Standout 3:40
  • 6 Walk Away 3:28
  • 7 Taken 4:15
  • 8 Nice Naïve and Beautiful 4:15
  • 9 Unnoticed 3:08
  • 10 Real 3:43
  • 11 Love'em & Kiss'em 0:22
  • 12 Go 3:53

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