Posted On: December 20, 2024
In a world obsessed with perfection, where filters hide flaws and social feeds are flooded with curated lives, Savarre’s “Unbeautiful” delivers a brash, unapologetic wake-up call. Released in January 2020 via XIII Records, this 4-minute-and-11-second rock anthem doesn’t just ask for your attention—it demands it.
“Unbeautiful” isn’t here to blend in. This is raw, gritty, and defiant—everything a rock anthem should be. Produced by the powerhouse trio of Alex Venguer, Shannon Denise Evans, and Dylan Glatthorn, the track masterfully balances edgy rock instrumentation with poetic, soul-stirring lyrics. At its core, it’s a rallying cry for the outliers, the misfits, and everyone who has ever been told they’re not enough.
Frontwoman Shannon Denise Evans bares her soul. Her voice cuts through the textured soundscape like a blade, unapologetically bold and packed with emotion. “Unbeautiful” is a story, a confession, and a battle cry rolled into one. Evans’ lyrics reflect her own experiences growing up as a self-proclaimed misfit, but they resonate universally. Who hasn’t felt out of place, underestimated, or judged?
Lines like, “You’re unbeautiful… but you’re free,” strike at the heart of the matter. It’s a bittersweet acknowledgment of the pain that comes with rejection but also the liberation that follows when you stop caring about fitting in. This duality is what makes “Unbeautiful” so powerful—it embraces the struggle without sugarcoating it, but it also reminds you of the strength that can come from being different.
“Unbeautiful” pulses with a textural richness that’s become a hallmark of Savarre’s sound. The blend of dynamic guitar riffs and driving percussion creates a sonic landscape that feels alive. This is spectra rock at its finest, balancing darkness and light, tension and release.
The production is sleek but doesn’t strip away the rawness of the performance. It’s a tightrope walk, but Savarre pulls it off beautifully. The track feels polished without losing its edge—a testament to the expertise of Venguer, Evans, and Glatthorn.
The lyrics in “Unbeautiful” are poetry in motion, filled with vivid imagery and layered meanings. From the haunting “Summon the Seer—for I am blind” to the gut-punch of “Beauty is the violence that you find,” every line feels deliberate, crafted to make you feel something. There’s an almost theatrical quality to the storytelling, which makes sense given Evans’ background as a playwright and novelist.
But don’t mistake this for pretension. The words are raw and real, speaking directly to anyone who has ever felt like an outsider. It’s the kind of song where you catch something new with every listen—a phrase that hits harder, a metaphor that clicks into place.
Evans has said, “Our misfits are our future. They make the waves we need to counter stagnancy.” And if “Unbeautiful” is any indication, she’s right. This isn’t just a song for those who fit the mold—it’s for the people who break it. The ones who grow stronger in the face of adversity, who turn pain into art and rejection into resilience.
There’s a vulnerability here that’s rare in rock music. “Unbeautiful” doesn’t shy away from the messiness of being human. Instead, it dives headfirst into it, emerging with something raw and beautiful in its imperfection. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is to show the world who you truly are—flaws and all.
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