What makes Before the Storm by Jack Savoretti notable?

The album received positive reviews for its lyrical depth and acoustic arrangements, helping Savoretti gain recognition within the folk-rock scene. It charted at number 12 on the UK Albums Chart, marking a significant step in his rise as an artist. Before the Storm is Jack Savoretti's third studio album, following his 2011 record, The Beautiful Distraction. At this point in his career, he was establishing a reputation for poignant songwriting and a distinctive vocal style, aiming to broaden his audience beyond the UK.

Who is Before the Storm for?

Before the Storm works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective listening, heartfelt melodies for introspection and for evening relaxation.

How many songs are on Before the Storm?

Before the Storm has 13 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Before the Storm

Jack Savoretti · 2012

45 min · 13 tracks · folk rock

A warm blend of folk and acoustic sounds wrapped in heartfelt storytelling and soulful melodies.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Vagabond — This track encapsulates Savoretti's wanderlust theme with a catchy melody that showcases his unique vocal delivery and relatable lyrics about searching for belonging.
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Take Me Home — With its evocative imagery and emotional resonance, this song stands out as a personal anthem reflecting longing and nostalgia while highlighting Savoretti's lyrical prowess.
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Before the Storm — The title track weaves a narrative of anticipation and change, marked by a haunting melody that captures the essence of the album's thematic exploration.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive arc.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
The instrumentation prominently features acoustic guitar and piano, creating a warm, intimate sound throughout.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 2/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo reflective listening
heartfelt melodies for introspection
for evening relaxation
consistent flow for deep focus

Maybe skip if you

seekers of high-energy tracks
prefer immediate catchy singles

Where this album fits

Career context: Before the Storm is Jack Savoretti's third studio album, following his 2011 record, The Beautiful Distraction. At this point in his career, he was establishing a reputation for poignant songwriting and a distinctive vocal style, aiming to broaden his audience beyond the UK.
Stylistic neighbors: Ben Howard· James Vincent McMorrow· Hozier