29: Written in Stone
Carly Pearce · 2021
51 min · 15 tracks · country music
A poignant blend of traditional country storytelling and contemporary production, reflecting personal growth and heartbreak.
Top tracks — play these first
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What He Didn't Do — This track captures the essence of heartbreak and betrayal, uniquely framing the narrative around missed actions rather than overtly negative ones.
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29 — The title track serves as a reflective anthem for Pearce, symbolizing her journey through emotional pain and self-discovery during her late twenties.
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Never Wanted To Be That Girl — This duet highlights the complexity of relationships by presenting two perspectives on infidelity, allowing for deep emotional resonance within the storytelling.
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Dear Miss Loretta — An homage to Loretta Lynn, this track weaves traditional country roots with modern sensibilities, celebrating female empowerment in country music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends traditional and contemporary styles effectively, showcasing strong songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The pacing varies, with mid-tempo songs dominating the first half, while the latter half includes more introspective ballads.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- poignant storytelling with emotional depth
- heartfelt themes of love and
- consistent emotional journey throughout
- ideal for intimate listening sessions
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 17, 2021, '29: Written in Stone' is Carly Pearce's second studio album, following her self-titled debut. This album comes after a significant personal upheaval, marking her artistic evolution as she explores themes of love and loss with newfound maturity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kacey Musgraves· Maren Morris· Ashley McBryde
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Diamondback 3:02
- 2 What He Didn't Do 3:11
- 3 Easy Going 4:46
- 4 Dear Miss Loretta 3:40
- 5 Next Girl 2:44
- 6 Should've Known Better 3:01
- 7 29 3:42
- 8 Never Wanted To Be That Girl 3:34
Disc 2
- 1 Your Drinkin', My Problem 3:34
- 2 Liability 2:44
- 3 Messy 2:53
- 4 Show Me Around 3:40
- 5 Day One 3:30
- 6 All The Whiskey In The World 3:06
- 7 Mean It This Time 4:08
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