Released 20 years ago
Beauty in the Broken
Starfield · 2006
50 min · 11 tracks · Christian rock
Uplifting melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating a soundscape that celebrates faith and resilience amidst life's challenges.
Top tracks — play these first
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Son of God — This track stands out for its anthemic chorus and deep theological reflection, making it one of the most impactful songs on the album.
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Everything Is Beautiful — With its message of hope and redemption, this song encapsulates the album's theme of finding beauty amid brokenness and has resonated widely with listeners.
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Unashamed — The empowering lyrics and driving rhythm make this track a powerful declaration of faith, showcasing the band's ability to inspire through music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but follows familiar patterns in Christian rock.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that build intensity, particularly in the choruses.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Everything Is Beautiful
The bridge shifts focus from despair to hope, illustrating a transformation in perspective about life's circumstances.
This moment emphasizes the album's central message by contrasting previous themes of struggle with a newfound appreciation for beauty.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Generation 4:32
- 2 The Hand That Holds the World 4:46
- 3 Son of God 4:22
- 4 Everything Is Beautiful 4:04
- 5 Captivate 4:53
- 6 How Great Thou Art 4:55
- 7 Unashamed 5:05
- 8 Love Is the Reversal 3:58
- 9 Obsession 5:33
- 10 Glorious One 4:43
- 11 Shipwreck 4:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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