Beautiful Midnight
Matthew Good · 1999
65 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of alternative rock and introspective lyrics, echoing the restless spirit of the late 90s.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hello Time Bomb — This track captures the album's essence with its infectious energy and commentary on societal pressures, making it one of Good's most recognizable songs.
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Load Me Up — With its catchy hooks and introspective lyrics, this song showcases Good's ability to blend personal reflection with broader themes of discontent and desire.
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I Miss New Wave — This track stands out for its nostalgic look back at a musical era while critiquing modernity, reflecting Good's penchant for blending humor with social commentary.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's strong thematic structure and engaging sound contribute to its lasting appeal within the genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent thematic structure, with each track titled by a time of day, creating a narrative flow.
- Several tracks employ layered guitar riffs and dynamic shifts in intensity, particularly in the choruses, which heighten emotional impact.
- The lyrics often blend personal introspection with broader social commentary, inviting listeners to engage on multiple levels.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- nostalgic reflections on youth
- midnight drives with friends
- pulsating energy for late nights
- emotional highs and lows
- introspective moments of solitude
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely upbeat vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Beautiful Midnight is Matthew Good's sophomore album, released after his successful debut with Last of the Ghetto Astronauts in 1995. By this point, Good had solidified his presence in the Canadian music scene, and this album marked a significant leap in both production quality and lyrical depth, showcasing his evolving artistry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Gray· Gavin DeGraw· The Fray
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 05:00pm> Giant 6:10
- 2 06:00pm> Hello Time Bomb 3:58
- 3 07:00pm> Strange Days 4:25
- 4 08:00pm> I Miss New Wave 5:04
- 5 09:00pm> Load Me Up 3:40
- 6 10:00pm> Failing the Rorschach Test 4:45
- 7 11:00pm> Suburbia 5:26
- 8 12:00am> Let’s Get It On 4:16
- 9 01:00am> Jenni’s Song 4:00
- 10 02:00am> Going All the Way 4:17
- 11 03:00am> A Boy and His Machine Gun 5:02
- 12 04:00am> The Future Is X‐Rated 3:47
- 13 05:00am> Born to Kill 5:42
- 14 Sun Up> Running for Home 4:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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