Released 10 years ago
Brave Enough
Lindsey Stirling · 2016
71 min · 18 tracks · electronic music
A vibrant fusion of electronic beats and classical violin melodies that evoke a sense of adventure and empowerment.
Top tracks — play these first
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Brave Enough — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and courage, featuring stirring melodies paired with empowering lyrics that inspire listeners to embrace their inner strength.
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Something Wild — This collaboration with Andrew McMahon combines catchy hooks with an uplifting message about adventure and self-discovery, making it one of the album's standout tracks.
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Lost Girls — Opening the album, this track sets the tone with its haunting yet hopeful sound, addressing themes of personal struggle and perseverance while showcasing Stirling's signature violin work.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends electronic and classical elements effectively but lacks strong cohesion in its extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of classical violin melodies layered over electronic beats, creating a dynamic interplay between genres.
- Several tracks incorporate cinematic build-ups and climaxes, particularly in pieces like 'The Phoenix' and 'Something Wild'.
- The first half of the album maintains an upbeat tempo, while the latter half introduces slower, more reflective tracks such as 'Gavi's Song' and 'Afterglow'.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting anthems for resilience
- steady pacing with emotional peaks
- dynamic moments of self-discovery
- for focused motivation
- energizing sound for creative work
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek minimalistic, sparse sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its adventurous sound, though not the most accessible entry point.
- Themes
- personal struggle· adventure spirit· empowerment journey
- Career context
- Released on August 19, 2016, 'Brave Enough' is Lindsey Stirling's third studio album, following her breakthrough self-titled debut in 2012 and the successful 'Shatter Me' in 2014. At this point, Stirling had established herself as a unique artist blending classical instrumentation with modern electronic music, building a loyal fanbase through her innovative performances and viral YouTube videos.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Black Violin· 2Cellos· The Piano Guys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lost Girls 4:35
- 2 Brave Enough 4:23
- 3 The Arena 3:52
- 4 The Phoenix 4:04
- 5 Where Do We Go 4:15
- 6 Those Days 3:46
- 7 Prism 3:32
- 8 Hold My Heart 3:29
- 9 Mirage 4:22
- 10 Don’t Let This Feeling Fade 3:36
- 11 First Light 3:23
- 12 Love’s Just a Feeling 3:49
- 13 Something Wild 3:44
- 14 Gavi’s Song 4:32
- 15 Waltz 3:57
- 16 Afterglow 3:38
- 17 Powerlines 4:41
- 18 Forgotten Voyage 3:59
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