Blood to Bone
Gin Wigmore · 2015
45 min · 11 tracks · folk rock
A raw blend of folk rock and pop that channels emotional vulnerability through powerful vocals and poignant storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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New Rush — As the album's lead single, New Rush encapsulates Gin Wigmore's stylistic shift while maintaining her signature emotive delivery, making it a standout introduction to the album.
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This Old Heart — This track showcases Wigmore's ability to convey deep emotion through vivid imagery and personal storytelling, highlighting her lyrical prowess.
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Holding on to Hell — With its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, this song represents the album's darker themes, illustrating the struggle between hope and despair.
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I Will Love You — Closing the album with an expansive nine-minute ballad, this track highlights Wigmore's vocal range and emotional depth, leaving a lasting impression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting but lacks cohesion in pacing and flow across its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- The instrumentation varies from acoustic guitar-driven arrangements to more expansive production with strings and percussion, creating dynamic contrasts.
- 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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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
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
- steady emotional crescendos throughout
- reflective moments of personal struggle
- uplifting resilience in dark times
- late-night introspection with depth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2015, Blood to Bone was Gin Wigmore's third studio album, following her critically acclaimed 2012 record, Gravel & Wine. The album marks a significant evolution in her sound, showcasing her growth as a songwriter and a more mature approach to production.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lissie· Brandi Carlile· Of Monsters and Men
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 New Rush 3:49
- 2 Nothing to No One 3:46
- 3 This Old Heart 4:42
- 4 Black Parade 4:05
- 5 Written in the Water 2:46
- 6 In My Way 3:29
- 7 Holding on to Hell 3:11
- 8 Willing to Die 3:16
- 9 DFU 3:04
- 10 24 4:13
- 11 I Will Love You 9:07
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