3rd
The Baseball Project · 2014
61 min · 18 tracks · rock music
A spirited blend of rock and storytelling that celebrates baseball's rich history through clever lyrics and catchy melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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¡Hola America! — This track stands out for its lively rhythm and engaging narrative about America's love affair with baseball, capturing the spirit of the game.
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The Day That Doc Went Hunting Heads — With its compelling storytelling, this song recounts the infamous incident involving pitcher Dwight Gooden, showcasing the band's knack for historical detail.
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They Don’t Know Henry — This track highlights the overlooked story of Henry Aaron's achievements and struggles, illustrating how the band gives voice to forgotten legends.
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Extra Inning of Love — Offering a heartfelt perspective on love through the lens of baseball, this song beautifully intertwines personal narrative with sports metaphor.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends rock with baseball narratives effectively, though it may not have widespread recognition beyond its niche.
What we noticed
- The album features a narrative structure where each track tells a distinct story related to baseball, often using clever wordplay.
- Several tracks incorporate varied instrumentation, including guitar solos and brass sections, which enhance the storytelling aspect.
- The pacing shifts between upbeat anthems and reflective ballads, with the first half being more energetic before transitioning to slower songs.
- The final track is a well-known baseball anthem, providing a familiar conclusion that contrasts with the original stories told earlier.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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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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
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
- spirited sing-alongs with friends
- dynamic journey through themes
- quick bursts of storytelling
- playful reflections on baseball history
Maybe skip if you
- slow, introspective listening focus
- need for lengthy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2014, 3rd is The Baseball Project's third album, coming after the previous two albums that established their niche of baseball-themed rock music. The band, comprising members from R.E.M. and other notable acts, continued to refine their sound while deepening their lyrical focus on baseball culture.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Decemberists· Wilco· The Mountain Goats
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stats 1:38
- 2 From Nails to Thumbtacks 2:55
- 3 ¡Hola America! 3:55
- 4 13 4:07
- 5 The Day That Doc Went Hunting Heads 4:33
- 6 To the Veterans Committee 2:18
- 7 Monument Park 4:27
- 8 Box Scores 4:04
- 9 They Don’t Know Henry 3:29
- 10 The Babe 3:37
- 11 They Are the Oakland A’s 3:13
- 12 Pascual on the Perimeter 3:32
- 13 The Baseball Card Song 3:17
- 14 Extra Inning of Love 4:16
- 15 Larry Yount 3:41
- 16 A Boy Named Cy 2:26
- 17 They Played Baseball 4:52
- 18 Take Me Out to the Ball Game 1:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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