A Dotted Line
Nickel Creek · 2014
37 min · 10 tracks · country music
A Dotted Line blends intricate harmonies and acoustic instrumentation, creating a lush soundscape that balances tradition and contemporary sensibility.
Top tracks — play these first
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Destination — This track stands out with its upbeat rhythm and introspective lyrics about finding one's path, encapsulating the album's themes of exploration and growth.
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Love of Mine — This song showcases the band's rich vocal harmonies and emotive songwriting, reflecting a deeper emotional resonance that characterizes much of the album.
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Elephant in the Corn — With its metaphorical lyrics addressing hidden truths, this track highlights Nickel Creek's ability to blend storytelling with captivating melodies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and craftsmanship while maintaining a cohesive acoustic sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a mid-tempo track that features layered harmonies, setting a rich acoustic tone.
- Several tracks incorporate shifts in dynamics, such as 'Destination,' which builds to a climactic finish before tapering off.
- The instrumentation often alternates between banjo, mandolin, and guitar, creating a varied sound palette across the ten tracks.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rest of My Life 3:39
- 2 Destination 3:51
- 3 Elsie 2:32
- 4 Christmas Eve 4:22
- 5 Hayloft 3:17
- 6 21st of May 2:47
- 7 Love of Mine 4:42
- 8 Elephant in the Corn 5:10
- 9 You Don’t Know What’s Going On 2:50
- 10 Where Is Love Now 4:44
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