Marc Broussard
Marc Broussard · 2011
43 min · 10 tracks · soul
Soulful melodies blend with heartfelt lyrics, showcasing Broussard's signature sound rooted in Southern musical traditions.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lucky — The opening track captures Broussard's upbeat spirit and showcases his ability to craft catchy melodies entwined with poignant lyrics about hope and resilience.
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Let It All Out — This song highlights Broussard’s emotive vocal delivery paired with an engaging arrangement that encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability and honesty.
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Emily — A standout love ballad, 'Emily' illustrates Broussard's storytelling prowess, blending personal reflection with universal themes of longing and affection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting with a mix of tempos but lacks a strong cohesive arc.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a steady mid-tempo pace, while the last five introduce more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature prominent horn sections that enhance the soulful feel, particularly in 'Only Everything' and 'Let It All Out'.
- Broussard's vocal delivery shifts between smooth, melodic lines and more powerful, emotive passages, especially evident in 'Bleeding Heart'.
- 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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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
- heartfelt lyrics for emotional release
- soulful melodies for reflective moments
- catchy tunes for sing-alongs
- late-night relaxation with friends
Maybe skip if you
- fast-paced listening experience desired
- seeking purely instrumental tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2011, Marc Broussard released his self-titled album as his fifth studio effort, following the commercial success of 'Keep Coming Back' in 2008. This release marked a continued evolution for Broussard, solidifying his identity as a contemporary soul artist while drawing on his deep Southern roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Legend· Leon Bridges· Anderson .Paak
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Let It All Out
The chorus shifts from an internal dialogue to an outward plea for emotional release, creating a cathartic moment in the song.
This transition emphasizes the importance of expressing one's emotions rather than bottling them up, a recurring theme within the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lucky 3:28
- 2 Only Everything 3:45
- 3 Cruel 3:49
- 4 Yes Man 5:02
- 5 Let It All Out 3:40
- 6 Emily 3:27
- 7 Our Big Mistake 4:17
- 8 Bleeding Heart 3:59
- 9 Eye on the Prize 4:21
- 10 Let Me Do It Over / Gibby's Song 7:27
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