Set in Stone
Brian McFadden · 2008
40 min · 10 tracks · pop music
A polished blend of heartfelt ballads and upbeat pop anthems showcasing McFadden's soulful vocal delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Like Only a Woman Can — This track stands out for its emotive lyrics celebrating feminine strength, showcasing McFadden's ability to convey deep sentiment through his vocals.
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Room to Breathe — With its reflective lyrics and poignant melody, this song captures a moment of vulnerability that resonates strongly within the album's narrative arc.
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Set in Stone — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its powerful message about commitment and resilience, highlighting McFadden's lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features a mix of tempos and vocal arrangements but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks are upbeat and driven by strong percussion, while the fourth track shifts to a slower tempo with a focus on piano.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that enhance the emotional delivery of the lyrics.
- The album closes with the title track, which incorporates a gradual build-up before resolving into a softer conclusion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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4/10
- 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
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- melodic storytelling experiences
- introspective late-night moods
- balanced emotional exploration
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, Set in Stone is Brian McFadden's second studio album, following his debut with Irish Boyzone. At this point in his career, McFadden was transitioning from the boy band scene to establishing himself as a solo artist, seeking to define his sound beyond pop group expectations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shane Filan· James Morrison· Ronan Keating
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Twisted 3:52
- 2 Like Only a Woman Can 3:52
- 3 Get Away 3:23
- 4 Room to Breathe 5:33
- 5 Jones 2:58
- 6 Alice in Wonderland 4:05
- 7 Everything but You 4:02
- 8 Forgive Me Twice 4:26
- 9 Zoomer 3:33
- 10 Set in Stone 4:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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