Carry Me Back
Old Crow Medicine Show · 2012
37 min · 12 tracks · country music
A spirited blend of bluegrass and folk, rich with storytelling and traditional instrumentation rooted in American musical heritage.
Top tracks — play these first
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Carry Me Back to Virginia — This opening track encapsulates the album's themes of nostalgia and longing through vivid imagery of rural life, setting the tone for the entire record.
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Ain't It Enough — This song combines a catchy melody with poignant lyrics about contentment versus ambition, highlighting the band's knack for balancing serious themes with accessible tunes.
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Sewanee Mountain Catfight — With its lively tempo and playful narrative, this track showcases the band's ability to weave humor into their storytelling, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends traditional Americana elements with strong storytelling, maintaining a solid craft and composition.
- 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
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
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- infectious energy for gatherings
- storytelling that invites participation
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, contemplative music
- seek lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, Carry Me Back is Old Crow Medicine Show's fourth studio album, following their acclaimed 2008 release, Tennessee Pusher. At this point, the band had solidified their reputation for revitalizing traditional Americana music while showcasing their growth as songwriters and performers.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Avett Brothers· Punch Brothers· Trampled by Turtles
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Ain't It Enough
The verses shift from yearning for more to appreciating what one has, capturing an internal dialogue about satisfaction.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Carry Me Back to Virginia 2:40
- 2 We Don’t Grow Tobacco 3:54
- 3 Levi 2:50
- 4 Bootlegger’s Boy 3:26
- 5 Ain’t It Enough 3:59
- 6 Mississippi Saturday Night 3:00
- 7 Steppin’ Out 2:15
- 8 Genevieve 2:28
- 9 Country Gal 2:43
- 10 Half Mile Down 3:01
- 11 Sewanee Mountain Catfight 2:25
- 12 Ways of Man 4:20
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