Top tracks — play these first
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Who Do You Love — This track stands out with its infectious chorus and driving rhythm, showcasing Dorothy’s ability to blend catchy melodies with a hard rock edge.
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Freedom — With its anthemic quality and uplifting message, this song emphasizes personal liberation and resilience, resonating strongly with listeners seeking empowerment.
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Pretty When You’re High — The song combines sultry vocals with a gritty instrumental backdrop, encapsulating themes of vulnerability and addiction while highlighting Dorothy's vocal prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic rock with introspective moments, showcasing solid songwriting and performance.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving guitar riffs, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes and slower tempos.
- Several tracks incorporate a call-and-response vocal style, enhancing the emotional connection between the singer and the listener.
- The interlude track is a brief instrumental piece that serves as a transition, creating a moment of reflection before the final songs.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fierce energy for empowerment
- introspective moments amid grit
- for late-night drives
- cathartic release through raw lyrics
- reflective interludes for pause
Maybe skip if you
- prefer light, upbeat sounds
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2018, 28 Days in the Valley is Dorothy's second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 2016. At this point, the band was establishing their signature sound while gaining traction in the hard rock genre, building on the momentum from their previous release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Halestorm· The Pretty Reckless· Lzzy Hale
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Freedom
The bridge shifts from a reflective tone to a bold declaration of independence and strength, emphasizing self-empowerment.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Flawless 4:02
- 2 Who Do You Love 4:13
- 3 Pretty When You’re High 3:25
- 4 Mountain 4:12
- 5 Freedom 4:36
- 6 White Butterfly 4:55
- 7 28 Days in the Valley (Interlude) 2:12
- 8 On My Knees 5:08
- 9 Black Tar & Nicotine 3:45
- 10 Philadelphia 4:16
- 11 Ain’t Our Time to Die 4:08
- 12 We Are Staars 3:44
- 13 We Need Love 4:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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