ITunes Live from SoHo
Audrey Assad · 2011
41 min · 8 tracks
A delicate blend of folk melodies and introspective lyrics, showcasing a warm yet haunting live performance atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sparrow — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its gentle instrumentation and themes of vulnerability and trust, establishing Assad's signature sound.
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Breaking Through — The song features a powerful narrative of personal growth and resilience, showcasing Assad's lyrical depth alongside her emotive vocal delivery.
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Carry Me / Restless (Medley) — This medley combines two poignant pieces that highlight Assad's ability to weave together themes of longing and divine support, underscoring her spiritual journey.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively captures a live performance with strong arrangements and emotional depth, though it remains niche.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of acoustic guitar and piano, creating a warm, intimate atmosphere throughout.
- Each track is performed in a live setting, capturing the audience's reactions and enhancing the emotional connection.
- The arrangement often includes vocal harmonies that build gradually, particularly in the medley at the end.
- 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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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- intimate live performance atmosphere
- steady pacing for reflective listening
- soulful melodies for quiet moments
- gradual emotional build throughout
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, ITunes Live from SoHo captures Audrey Assad's artistry during a burgeoning phase following her debut album, The House You’re Building (2010). This live recording not only highlights her vocal prowess but also positions her within the contemporary Christian music scene as an emerging voice.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sara Bareilles· Ingrid Michaelson· Kate Campbell
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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For Love of You
A shift in perspective occurs when the song addresses the complexities of love directly, moving from abstract to intimate confessions.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sparrow 4:37
- 2 For Love of You 4:57
- 3 Breaking Through 4:49
- 4 Garden 5:40
- 5 Ought to Be 3:57
- 6 Hungry Heart 3:54
- 7 Come Clean 5:28
- 8 Carry Me / Restless (Medley) 7:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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