Just Be
Paloma Faith · 2012
19 min · 4 tracks · contemporary R&B
A vibrant blend of contemporary R&B and pop, infused with soulful melodies and jazz-inflected arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Just Be — The titular track encapsulates Faith's emotive vocal delivery while addressing themes of self-acceptance and resilience, making it the album's emotional core.
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Just Be (Shy FX & B.Traits mix) — This remix reinterprets the original with a fresh electronic beat, highlighting Faith's versatility and appealing to both pop and dance music audiences.
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Just Be (Full Intention remix) — This version adds a club-ready vibe that showcases Faith’s adaptability to different musical styles, broadening her reach within the dance music scene.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single presents solid writing but lacks depth and cohesion across its remixes.
What we noticed
- The title track features a steady mid-tempo beat with layered vocal harmonies that build throughout the song.
- Each remix offers a distinct reinterpretation of the original, altering the tempo and instrumentation while maintaining the core melody.
- 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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4/10
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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified her position in the UK music scene after her debut.
- Career context
- In 2012, Paloma Faith released Just Be as her second studio album, following her successful debut, Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful? This album solidified her position in the UK music scene, showcasing her unique vocal style and artistic vision during a period of growing popularity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amy Winehouse· Adele· Lana Del Rey
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Just Be
The bridge shifts into a powerful declaration of self-worth, emphasizing the importance of authenticity over external validation.
This moment marks a pivotal turn in the song where vulnerability transforms into empowerment, illustrating Faith’s lyrical depth.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Just Be 4:38
- 2 Just Be (Shy FX & B.Traits mix) 4:35
- 3 Just Be (Full Intention remix) 5:20
- 4 Just Be (Distance remix) 4:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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