Boy on Bridge
Alan Doyle · 2012
47 min · 13 tracks · folk rock
A heartfelt blend of folk-rock melodies and storytelling that captures the essence of life's journeys and connections.
Top tracks — play these first
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Testify — This track stands out for its anthemic quality and powerful chorus, inviting listeners to engage with themes of personal and collective testimony.
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Love While Love’s Awake — With its tender lyrics and emotive delivery, this song encapsulates the album's exploration of love and vulnerability.
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Where I Belong — The closing track reflects a sense of homecoming and belonging, tying together the album's themes with an uplifting melody.
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 craftsmanship but lacks a strong cohesive arc across its length.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of acoustic instrumentation, with guitars and strings prominently driving the melodies throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that enhance the storytelling aspect of the lyrics.
- The pacing varies, with mid-tempo songs dominating the first half and a gradual shift to slower ballads in the latter part of the album.
- 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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sorry 3:21
- 2 I’ve Seen a Little 3:31
- 3 My Day 3:07
- 4 Where the Nightingales Sing 3:29
- 5 Testify 4:13
- 6 Break It Slow 3:49
- 7 Love While Love’s Awake 3:25
- 8 Light the Way 3:38
- 9 Northern Plains 4:02
- 10 Lover’s Hands 3:55
- 11 Perfect Excuse 3:17
- 12 The Rules Will All Be Broken 3:34
- 13 Where I Belong 3:40
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