Truth Is a Beautiful Thing
London Grammar · 2017
51 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
Ethereal melodies entwine with poignant lyrics and sweeping instrumentation, creating a resonant soundscape of introspection and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rooting for You — The opening track sets an expansive tone with its airy vocals and reflective lyrics, encapsulating the album's exploration of hope and resilience.
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Oh Woman Oh Man — This track stands out for its bold exploration of gender dynamics and personal identity, combining powerful vocals with an infectious rhythm that invites deeper reflection.
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Truth Is a Beautiful Thing — The title track serves as an emotional centerpiece, blending haunting melodies with contemplative lyrics about acceptance and truth, making it a poignant conclusion to the album.
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 production but maintains a familiar sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks build a gradual intensity, with layered vocals and instrumentation that peak before the fourth track introduces a more rhythmic pulse.
- Several songs feature dynamic shifts, where verses are subdued and choruses explode with fuller instrumentation, creating contrast.
- The final track closes the album with a slow tempo and reflective lyrics, providing a sense of resolution after the preceding emotional journey.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- steady pacing for deep reflection
- haunting vocals evoke introspective moods
- gradual intensity builds emotional depth
- atmospheric soundscapes for solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Truth Is a Beautiful Thing is London Grammar's sophomore album, following their critically acclaimed debut, If You Wait, released in 2013. By 2017, the band had solidified their distinctive sound while experimenting with new production techniques and lyrical themes, reflecting a maturation in their artistry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bat for Lashes· Lana Del Rey· Florence + the Machine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rooting for You 4:29
- 2 Big Picture 4:41
- 3 Wild Eyed 4:28
- 4 Oh Woman Oh Man 4:35
- 5 Hell to the Liars 6:05
- 6 Everyone Else 4:05
- 7 Non Believer 4:18
- 8 Bones of Ribbon 4:34
- 9 Who Am I 4:22
- 10 Leave the War With Me 5:05
- 11 Truth Is a Beautiful Thing 5:07
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