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Beauty in the Breakdown is the solo debut album from edgy and unique songstress Jean Morrison.
About the her debut album Morrison told, Indiegogog, “takes you through the ups and downs of my past few years...it tells a story...some sexy... some heartbreaking....Life.” she continues to say “This alone has been a dream come true but for me, my dream is only complete if I can share it with everyone.”
Morrison was the lead singer of MorrisonPoe, which is an electric band. She has ventured to find her own sound and image in the music world. Morrison’s sound has electric upbeat rock with mainstream pop qualities. Morrison is a very passionate artist and brings a story alive through her music and vivid lyrics.
The album opens with “Love [Overture]” that is a narrative about the array concept of love. It’s a creative way to start the album with Morrison’s sultry voice grabbing your attention and bringing you into her world. The last line captivates you to want to continue listening to the album. Morrison says, “This is our story and it starts when I open up the box” and it ends the sensual beat and plays a jewelry box musical tune. In this prelude Morrison channels a Lady Gaga and Madonna sultry and angst defying attitude.
Cleverly the following single is “Open Up the Box” that has an electric pop sound that carries Morrison’s soulful voice gracefully. It’s has a high-energy vibe love song as Morrison admires a potential lover. “Open Up the Box” is a catchy dance single that can easily be played on repeat on the airwaves.
The album shifts to a more melodramatic and soulful vibe with the single “The Fight.” The single highlights the versatility of Morrison’s voice as the piano elegantly plays in the background. You can feel every emotion that Morrison is feeling as she pours her heart through each note she hits. The album then shifts back to a playful pop rock sound in the single “Better Than You” that features Vernon Reid. It’s a upbeat sound that makes you gravitate to each sizzling rift of the guitar.
Beauty in the Breakdown has ten enticing tracks that will be the gateway to Morrison’s successful stardom.