Hurricane
Natalie Grant · 2013
40 min · 10 tracks · contemporary Christian music
Uplifting melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating a powerful anthem of faith and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hurricane — The title track serves as both a metaphor for life's storms and a declaration of faith, encapsulating the album's central theme of resilience in adversity.
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Burn Bright — This track combines anthemic choruses with an uplifting message, encouraging listeners to shine their light amidst challenges and embodying the album's spirit.
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When I Leave the Room — Exploring themes of legacy and love, this poignant ballad showcases Grant's vocal range and emotional depth, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and emotional lyrics but follows familiar patterns in contemporary Christian music.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo beat, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that shifts the album's energy.
- Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- The album closes with two tracks that gradually decrease in tempo and intensity, creating a reflective ending.
- 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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5/10
- 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 mid-tempo reflective moments
- uplifting themes of resilience
- heartfelt melodies for connection
- sing-along choruses with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- avoid lyrical depth and meaning
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Hurricane' was released in January 2013, Natalie Grant was already an established figure in contemporary Christian music, building on her previous success with albums like 'Love Revolution' (2010). This album marked a significant moment as it debuted shortly after she had received multiple Dove Awards, further solidifying her influence in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kari Jobe· Lauren Daigle· Hillsong United
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Closer to Your Heart 3:50
- 2 Hurricane 3:29
- 3 For All of Us 4:50
- 4 Whisper 3:50
- 5 Burn Bright 4:22
- 6 This Is Love 3:45
- 7 Born to Be 3:55
- 8 Dead Alive 3:12
- 9 When I Leave the Room 4:32
- 10 In the End 4:54
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