All of This Life
The Record Company · 2018
58 min · 13 tracks
A gritty blend of blues-infused rock and heartfelt Americana, pulsing with raw energy and authenticity.
Top tracks — play these first
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I’m Getting Better (and I’m Feeling It Right Now) — This track embodies the album's overarching theme of resilience and personal growth, featuring an infectious groove that encourages listeners to embrace positivity.
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Goodbye to the Hard Life — With its reflective lyrics and soulful instrumentation, this song captures a moment of transformation, resonating with anyone seeking closure and new beginnings.
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Coming Home — The nostalgic feel of this track combines heartfelt storytelling with anthemic melodies, making it a standout moment that showcases the band's emotive capabilities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and energetic performances but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals between the lead singer and backing harmonies, enhancing the dynamic interaction.
- The instrumentation prominently features electric guitar riffs and rhythmic drumming, creating a gritty texture characteristic of blues-rock.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gritty authenticity with emotional depth
- uplifting energy for group settings
- reflective moments with personal resonance
- cathartic release through raw vocals
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished, studio-produced sounds
- seek purely instrumental tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2018, All of This Life marks The Record Company's third studio album following their breakthrough debut, Give It Back to You, in 2016. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their sound while expanding their lyrical themes, showcasing growth as both musicians and storytellers amidst a growing fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gary Clark Jr.· The Black Keys· Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Goodbye to the Hard Life
The narrative shifts from past struggles to a hopeful outlook on future possibilities.
This transition in perspective strengthens the album's theme of renewal, illustrating a clear departure from hardship toward optimism.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Life to Fix 3:59
- 2 I’m Getting Better (and I’m Feeling It Right Now) 3:15
- 3 Goodbye to the Hard Life 4:12
- 4 Make It Happen 4:02
- 5 You and Me Now 5:55
- 6 Coming Home 3:50
- 7 The Movie Song 6:08
- 8 Night Games 5:17
- 9 Roll Bones 3:42
- 10 I’m Changing 4:33
- 11 Baby I’m Broken 3:38
- 12 I'm Getting Better (And I'm Feeling It Right Now) [Late Night mix] 5:37
- 13 Night Games [Freight Train mix] 4:22
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