Bend in the Road
Jeremy Spencer · 2012
60 min · 14 tracks · blues
A soulful blend of blues-infused melodies and introspective lyrics that resonate with a sense of longing and reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cry for Me Baby — This track stands out with its emotive storytelling and Spencer's passionate vocal delivery, encapsulating the heartache often found in classic blues.
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Earthquake — With its driving rhythm and powerful guitar riffs, this song exemplifies Spencer's ability to merge traditional blues with contemporary sounds.
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Bend in the Road — The title track serves as a poignant reflection on life's uncertainties, showcasing Spencer's lyrical depth and musical craftsmanship.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines solid songwriting with strong guitar work, creating an engaging blues experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a reflective atmosphere.
- Spencer's guitar work is prominent throughout, with several tracks featuring extended solos that showcase his blues technique.
- Lyrically, the album explores themes of longing and introspection, with many songs structured around personal narratives.
- 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 Homesick 6:05
- 2 Cry for Me Baby 5:45
- 3 Whispering Fields 5:07
- 4 Walked a Mile 4:34
- 5 Earthquake 4:20
- 6 Aphrodite 4:05
- 7 Secret Sorrow 4:03
- 8 Stranger Blues 4:01
- 9 Homework 3:58
- 10 Desired Haven 3:53
- 11 Come to Me 3:53
- 12 Merciful Sea 3:40
- 13 Refugees 3:27
- 14 Bend in the Road 3:19
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