Top tracks — play these first
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This'll Be My Year Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Drive By — This lead single combines catchy hooks with a narrative about love and longing, establishing itself as a staple in Train's catalog.
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50 Ways to Say Goodbye — With its clever lyrical twist on heartbreak, this track showcases Train's signature humor while maintaining emotional depth and relatability.
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Bruises — Featuring an infectious chorus and prominent guest vocals, this song illustrates themes of vulnerability and connection, resonating deeply with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks standout depth or cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a consistent upbeat tempo, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective pace.
- Several songs feature prominent use of layered harmonies and call-and-response vocal patterns, particularly in '50 Ways to Say Goodbye'.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- catchy melodies for road trips
- reflective lyrics on sunny days
- steady pace for casual listening
- uplifting anthems for group sing-alongs
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- seeking deep, introspective experiences
- prefer dark, moody atmospheres
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Train's presence following their resurgence with hits.
- Themes
- California sunshine· heartbreak humor· emotional scars
- Career context
- When Train released California 37 in 2012, they were enjoying a resurgence in popularity following their 2009 album, Save Me, San Francisco. This record marked their sixth studio release and continued their evolution as a band, showcasing a more polished sound with mainstream appeal while still maintaining their signature storytelling style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Matchbox Twenty· Goo Goo Dolls· Lifehouse
Tracklist
- 1 This'll Be My Year Start here 3:30
- 2 Drive By 3:15
- 3 Feels Good at First 3:02
- 4 Bruises 3:51
- 5 50 Ways to Say Goodbye 4:07
- 6 You Can Finally Meet My Mom 4:40
- 7 Sing Together 3:25
- 8 Mermaid 3:16
- 9 California 37 2:12
- 10 We Were Made for This 4:03
- 11 When the Fog Rolls In 4:21
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
In Between Dreams
Jack Johnson
Shares a laid-back California vibe with reflective lyrics and catchy, acoustic-driven melodies.
We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.
Jason Mraz
Combines upbeat pop rock with humorous yet introspective lyrics about love and life experiences.
Coco
Colbie Caillat
Features sunny melodies and themes of love and heartbreak, echoing the California lifestyle.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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