Top tracks — play these first
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Heartbeat — This track encapsulates the album's emotional core with its infectious chorus and poignant reflections on love's complexities, making it a standout single.
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Heaven Before All Hell Breaks Loose — The title track delves into the contrast between hope and despair, blending stirring melodies with profound lyrics that highlight Plan B's artistic growth.
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It's A War — 'It's A War' tackles internal struggles and societal issues through powerful imagery and anthemic production, showcasing Plan B's ability to weave personal narratives into broader themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a blend of pop melodies and introspective themes but lacks strong cohesion across its length.
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, which enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The title track features a prominent use of strings and synths, creating a rich soundscape that contrasts with the more stripped-down arrangements of earlier songs.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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
- introspective reflections on struggles
- polished sound for focused listening
- short tracks for quick engagement
- emotional resonance with soulful melodies
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat party anthems
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the release of Heaven Before All Hell Breaks Loose in January 2018, Plan B was transitioning from a celebrated rapper to a multifaceted pop artist. This album followed his critically acclaimed work Ill Manors, showcasing his evolution in sound and lyrical maturity as he embraced more melodic influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Example· Professor Green· Tinie Tempah
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Pursuit of Happiness
The bridge introduces a stark contrast in tone, shifting from hopefulness to a sense of urgency in facing life's challenges.
This tonal shift not only emphasizes the struggle inherent in seeking fulfillment but also reflects the tension between aspiration and reality throughout the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Grateful 3:37
- 2 Stranger 3:37
- 3 Heartbeat 3:49
- 4 Queue Jumping 3:21
- 5 Wait So Long 3:38
- 6 Pushin’ 3:57
- 7 Heaven Before All Hell Breaks Loose 4:13
- 8 It's A War 3:01
- 9 Guess Again 3:30
- 10 Flesh & Bone 3:55
- 11 Pursuit of Happiness 3:54
- 12 Mercy 4:27
- 13 Deeper 4:01
- 14 Sepia 4:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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