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Storm & Grace

Lisa Marie Presley · 2012

58 min · 15 tracks · country music

Intimate melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, blending country and pop rock influences to create a reflective sonic landscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Weary — This track encapsulates the album's themes of fatigue and vulnerability, featuring raw vocal delivery that conveys deep emotional resonance. Its minimalist instrumentation allows the lyrics to take center stage.
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    Storm & Grace — The title track serves as a culmination of the album's motifs, blending lyrical introspection with a haunting melody that reflects the turbulence of personal struggles. It is a quintessential representation of Presley's artistic vision.
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    Un‐Break — A standout for its exploration of heartbreak and healing, this song employs vivid imagery to illustrate the pain of loss while hinting at hope. Its emotional weight resonates deeply within the album's narrative arc.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

52 /100
Foothills
Higher than 38% of albums we've rated

The album blends country and pop rock with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid craftsmanship but lacking standout compositions.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features mid-tempo tracks that build emotional intensity, while the second half shifts to slower, more reflective pieces.
  • Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
  • The instrumentation often includes acoustic guitar and piano, creating a warm, intimate sound that complements the lyrical themes.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Forgiving

    The narrative shifts from recounting past grievances to expressing a desire for liberation through forgiveness.

    This transition highlights a pivotal moment of introspection, showcasing the songwriter's ability to evolve from pain towards reconciliation.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Over Me 3:54
  • 2 You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet 3:47
  • 3 Weary 2:50
  • 4 Close to the Edge 5:16
  • 5 So Long 3:40
  • 6 Un‐Break 4:06
  • 7 Soften the Blows 4:30
  • 8 Storm of Nails 4:27
  • 9 How Do You Fly This Plane? 4:03
  • 10 Forgiving 3:38
  • 11 Storm & Grace 4:18
  • 12 Heartless 3:51
  • 13 Sticks and Stones 4:10
  • 14 I Was Wrong 2:50
  • 15 Just a Dream 3:05

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