Released 20 years ago
Broken & Beautiful
Mark Schultz · 2006
43 min · 11 tracks · contemporary Christian music
A heartfelt blend of contemporary Christian melodies and poignant storytelling that resonates with themes of faith and redemption.
Top tracks — play these first
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Broken & Beautiful — This title track encapsulates the album’s core message of finding grace amid imperfection, blending Schultz's emotive vocals with a powerful arrangement.
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Walking Her Home — This narrative-driven song poignantly addresses themes of love and loss, showcasing Schultz’s storytelling ability while drawing listeners into its emotional depth.
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Until I See You Again — The heartfelt ballad captures the pain of separation while offering hope through faith, making it a standout moment on the album that resonates with many listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features heartfelt melodies and storytelling but follows familiar patterns in contemporary Christian music.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the last three tracks slow down significantly, creating a reflective conclusion.
- Several songs feature a recurring lyrical theme of longing and hope, with melodies that often resolve in a major key.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- uplifting anthems for reflection
- heartfelt melodies for connection
- poignant themes of resilience
- gentle pacing for quiet moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Broken & Beautiful is Mark Schultz's fourth studio album, released in 2006 during a period of growing acclaim following his earlier successes. This album followed his 2003 release, Live... A Night of Stories & Songs, and marked a continuation of his exploration into personal and spiritual themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steven Curtis Chapman· Matthew West· Jeremy Camp
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 40 Days 3:42
- 2 Broken & Beautiful 5:22
- 3 Walking Her Home 4:11
- 4 Until I See You Again 2:53
- 5 1,000 Miles 2:59
- 6 Lord You Are 3:40
- 7 Everything to Me 4:36
- 8 God of Life 4:22
- 9 Now That You've Come Into My Life 3:11
- 10 She Was Watching 5:07
- 11 Until I See You Again (Ballad version) 3:38
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