Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent
Lewis Capaldi · 2023
43 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
Raw emotionality combines with lush pop production, showcasing Lewis Capaldi's soaring vocals and introspective songwriting.
Top tracks — play these first
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Forget Me Start here — As the lead single, this track captures Capaldi's signature blend of vulnerability and catchy melodies, setting the tone for the album.
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Wish You the Best — This ballad showcases Capaldi's vocal range while addressing themes of heartbreak and acceptance, resonating deeply with listeners.
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Heavenly Kind of State of Mind — This track juxtaposes uplifting instrumentals with introspective lyrics, reflecting Capaldi's struggle between joy and despair within love.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong songwriting and emotional delivery but follows familiar pop structures.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and emotional dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build to climactic moments, particularly in the choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional storytelling
- intimate late-night reflections
- contemplative mood setting
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and popularity following a successful debut.
- Themes
- fame-induced anxiety· heartbreak acceptance· introspective love struggles
- Career context
- Released on May 19, 2023, 'Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent' is Lewis Capaldi's sophomore album, following his successful debut, 'Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent'. At this point in his career, Capaldi was navigating the pressures of fame and personal struggles which deeply informed this album’s lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sam Fender· Ed Sheeran· James Arthur
Tracklist
- 1 Forget Me Start here 3:23
- 2 Wish You the Best 3:30
- 3 Pointless 3:51
- 4 Heavenly Kind of State of Mind 3:21
- 5 Haven’t You Ever Been in Love Before? 3:50
- 6 Love the Hell Out of You 3:25
- 7 Burning 3:36
- 8 Any Kind of Life 3:15
- 9 The Pretender 3:40
- 10 Leave Me Slowly 3:43
- 11 How This Ends 3:46
- 12 How I’m Feeling Now 3:46
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