Unbeautiful
Lesley Roy · 2008
46 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A fusion of alternative rock and pop melodies that balances vulnerability with defiance in its lyrical explorations.
Top tracks — play these first
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Unbeautiful — This title track encapsulates the album's central themes of self-acceptance and beauty standards, combining poignant lyrics with an infectious melody.
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Psycho Bitch — With its bold lyrics and energetic instrumentation, this track showcases Roy's confident persona and willingness to tackle complex emotions head-on.
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Slow Goodbye — This song stands out for its haunting melodies and reflective lyrics about loss and moving on, demonstrating Roy's emotional depth as a songwriter.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a more introspective tone with softer instrumentation.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the chorus sections.
- The album closes with two tracks that gradually slow down, creating a sense of resolution and reflection as it concludes.
- 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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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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'm Gone, I'm Going 3:25
- 2 Here for You Now 3:28
- 3 Slow Goodbye 3:50
- 4 Unbeautiful 3:51
- 5 Psycho Bitch 3:11
- 6 When I Look at You 3:27
- 7 Thinking Out Loud 3:34
- 8 Dead but Breathing 3:44
- 9 Misfit 3:28
- 10 Make It Back 3:13
- 11 Crushed 3:46
- 12 Come to Your Senses 3:48
- 13 Come Back 3:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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