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The Beautiful & Damned Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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No Essential Tracks Available — While specific tracks cannot be highlighted due to unavailability, the album features an array of musical styles that blend traditional hip-hop beats with lush instrumentals and melodic hooks. Its thematic content spans from personal reflections to party anthems, showcasing G-Eazy's versatility.
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No Essential Tracks Available — The production style incorporates rich layers and atmospheric soundscapes, enhancing the lyrical depth and emotional weight throughout the project.
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No Essential Tracks Available — Collaborations with various artists introduce diverse perspectives, making the album a multifaceted exploration of modern life.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines introspective lyrics with polished production, but lacks standout cohesion and depth for lasting appeal.
What we noticed
- Many tracks incorporate layered production with atmospheric beats, creating a lush soundscape that complements the introspective lyrics.
- The sequencing includes a notable shift in tone around the midpoint, where the themes of reflection become more pronounced before returning to upbeat tracks.
- 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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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
- reflective vibes for introspection
- back-loaded pacing rewards patience
- vibrant atmosphere for late nights
- emotional highs and lows exploration
- ideal for long, thoughtful sessions
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Explores duality in life and celebrity, showcasing artistic ambition.
- Themes
- Hollywood excess· fame's isolation· late-night reflections
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2017, The Beautiful & Damned is G-Eazy's third studio album, following his commercially successful breakthrough record, When It's Dark Out. At this point in his career, G-Eazy was solidifying his presence in the hip-hop scene as a major artist while exploring deeper themes of fame and personal struggle.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Post Malone· Logic· Machine Gun Kelly
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 The Beautiful & Damned Start here 3:09
- 2 Pray for Me 3:27
- 3 Him & I 4:28
- 4 But a Dream 3:26
- 5 Sober 3:23
- 6 Legend 3:25
- 7 No Limit 4:05
- 8 The Plan 4:10
- 9 That's a Lot 3:34
- 10 Pick Me Up 3:48
Disc 2
- 1 Gotdamn 2:52
- 2 Leviathan 3:47
- 3 Crash & Burn 3:00
- 4 Summer in December 3:06
- 5 Charles Brown 4:49
- 6 No Less 4:10
- 7 Mama Always Told Me 3:11
- 8 Fly Away 3:31
- 9 Love Is Gone 3:54
- 10 Eazy 5:10
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Beerbongs & Bentleys
Post Malone
Similar blend of introspective lyrics and lush production reflecting on fame and personal struggles.
Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight
Travis Scott
Shares a vibrant atmosphere with themes of excess and isolation, layered with rich sonic textures.
Everybody
Logic
Explores deep personal themes with introspective lyrics set against a dynamic, polished production style.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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