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Beautiful Ones (acoustic) — This acoustic rendition strips down the original's electronic layers, emphasizing the raw emotion behind the lyrics and showcasing the duo's vocal strengths.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The song combines emotive vocals with lush synths, creating a distinct yet familiar sound within the synth-pop genre.
What we noticed
- The track features a slow tempo with layered synths that create an ethereal soundscape, supporting the emotive vocal delivery.
- The arrangement builds gradually, introducing additional harmonies and instrumental elements as it progresses, enhancing the song's emotional impact.
- The acoustic version strips down the production to focus on vocal performance, highlighting lyrical vulnerability.
- 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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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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Represents a departure from previous works, showcasing artistic evolution.
- Career context
- Released as a standalone single in 2017, Beautiful Ones marked a moment of artistic evolution for Hurts following their previous album, Surrender, released in 2015. At this point in their career, the duo was solidifying their identity within the synth-pop genre while exploring more introspective themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The 1975· Chvrches· Empire of the Sun
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Beautiful Ones (acoustic) 3:21
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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