Beautiful Seed
Corrinne May · 2007
59 min · 15 tracks
A heartfelt blend of introspective folk and pop, woven with lush melodies and poignant storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Beautiful Seed — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of growth and resilience, showcasing May's delicate vocal delivery against a backdrop of rich instrumentation.
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Scars (Stronger for Life) — This track stands out for its empowering lyrics that address personal struggle and healing, making it a poignant anthem for many listeners.
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Love Song for #1 — Opening the album with warmth and affection, this song sets the intimate tone that characterizes much of May's work throughout Beautiful Seed.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines heartfelt lyrics with rich arrangements, though its pacing and cohesion vary across tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a reflective atmosphere.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- The instrumentation often includes piano and strings, which are prominent in the arrangement and contribute to the lush soundscape.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Song for #1 4:45
- 2 Shelter 4:24
- 3 On the Side of Me 4:22
- 4 Five Loaves and Two Fishes 4:40
- 5 Beautiful Seed 4:34
- 6 Leaving 3:17
- 7 Scars (Stronger for Life) 4:43
- 8 City of Angels 3:54
- 9 My Little Nephew 3:38
- 10 Slow Down 3:56
- 11 Green‐Eyed Monster 3:49
- 12 On My Way 4:31
- 13 33 4:29
- 14 Shelter (Cherry Blossom edition) 4:26
- 15 Little Superhero Girl (acoustic edition)
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