Bluebird of Happiness
Tamar Braxton · 2017
40 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B
A blend of soulful vocals and contemporary R&B grooves that evokes both nostalgia and empowerment.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Forever — This opening track sets the emotional tone for the album, highlighting Braxton's powerful vocal delivery and lyrical vulnerability around enduring love.
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Heart in My Hands — In this standout ballad, Braxton showcases her vocal range while exploring the complexities of love and heartbreak, making it a relatable anthem.
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Empty Boxes — This track delves into feelings of loss and nostalgia, with poignant lyrics that resonate deeply, revealing a more introspective side of Braxton’s artistry.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends contemporary R&B with soulful elements, showcasing Braxton's vocal strengths and emotional themes.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half shifts to slower, more introspective songs.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo grooves
- personal reflections on love
- soulful vocal performances
- uplifting moments of joy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Bluebird of Happiness' was released in January 2017, Tamar Braxton was transitioning from her earlier work as a member of The Braxtons to a solo artist. This album came after her previous record, 'Calling All Lovers', which had been released in 2015 and aimed to solidify her identity in the R&B genre amid personal and professional challenges.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Keke Wyatt· Monica· Ashanti
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Heart in My Hands
The bridge features a stark shift where the singer confronts her deepest fears about vulnerability in relationships.
This moment breaks from the preceding melodic flow, emphasizing the tension between fear and desire with raw honesty.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Forever 3:31
- 2 Wanna Love You Boy 2:52
- 3 Run Run 2:40
- 4 Hol’ Up 3:59
- 5 The Makings of You 5:02
- 6 Heart in My Hands 3:15
- 7 Blind 5:01
- 8 My Man 4:12
- 9 Pick Me Up 2:46
- 10 How I Feel 3:46
- 11 Empty Boxes 3:49
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