Top tracks — play these first
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Just a Little Hole Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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L.A. Song (Out of This Town) — This track encapsulates the longing for escape from a stifling environment, blending soulful melodies with a poignant narrative about leaving Los Angeles behind.
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Get Your Shit Together — Channeling a raw energy, this track combines gritty instrumentation with an empowering message about self-assertion and taking control of one's life.
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Stay — An emotionally charged ballad, 'Stay' highlights Hart's vocal range and vulnerability, making it a standout moment on the album that resonates deeply with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and vocal performance, with varied tempos and emotional delivery throughout.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that shifts the album's energy.
- Hart's vocal delivery varies from powerful belting to soft, intimate moments, often within the same song.
- Several tracks incorporate bluesy guitar solos that extend beyond traditional verse-chorus structures, adding depth to the arrangements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- raw grit for cathartic release
- wave-like pacing for reflective moments
- soulful melodies in personal struggles
- late-night solitude for deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification tracks
- prefer straightforward single experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album helped establish Beth Hart's reputation and recognition in the blues and rock scene.
- Career context
- Screamin' for My Supper is Beth Hart's second studio album, following her self-titled debut in 1999. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from relative obscurity to gaining recognition for her distinct voice and songwriting abilities. This album solidified her place in the blues-rock genre and showcased her artistic growth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Bonamassa· Susan Tedeschi· Keb' Mo'
Tracklist
- 1 Just a Little Hole Start here 5:16
- 2 Delicious Surprise 3:48
- 3 L.A. Song (Out of This Town) 3:55
- 4 Is That Too Much to Ask 3:32
- 5 By Her 4:08
- 6 Get Your Shit Together 4:42
- 7 Stay 4:49
- 8 G.O.P. 4:00
- 9 Skin 5:00
- 10 Girls Say 3:44
- 11 Sky Is Falling 4:34
- 12 Mama 4:27
- 13 Favorite Things 9:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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