Released 10 years ago
Change of Fortune
Soul Asylum · 2016
39 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
Soul Asylum's sound is a blend of gritty alternative rock with introspective lyrics and melodic hooks that resonate through each track.
Top tracks — play these first
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Supersonic Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Doomsday — Doomsday stands out for its raw energy and reflective lyrics about facing inevitable change, embodying the album's overarching theme of resilience.
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Change of Fortune — The title track encapsulates the album's exploration of personal transformation and hope, featuring a catchy chorus that lingers long after listening.
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Ladies Man — With its upbeat tempo and playful lyrics, Ladies Man serves as a lighthearted contrast within the album while showcasing the band's knack for 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 production, but lacks a strong cohesive arc.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a contrast in energy.
- Several tracks feature layered guitar riffs that build in intensity, particularly in 'Doomsday' and 'Change of Fortune'.
- The lyrics often reflect personal struggles and introspection, with recurring themes of resilience and change throughout multiple songs.
- 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
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 mid-tempo groove
- nostalgic sing-along moments
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases the band's continued vitality after a long gap between albums.
- Themes
- inevitable change· personal transformation· gritty resilience
- Career context
- Released on March 18, 2016, Change of Fortune marked Soul Asylum's first studio album in nearly five years since their last release, Delayed Reaction in 2012. At this point in their career, the band was working to re-establish themselves within the evolving landscape of alternative rock while retaining their signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gin Blossoms· Counting Crows· Bush
Tracklist
- 1 Supersonic Start here 3:00
- 2 Can’t Help It 3:00
- 3 Doomsday 2:58
- 4 Ladies Man 3:22
- 5 Moonshine 4:03
- 6 Make It Real 2:18
- 7 When I See You 3:47
- 8 Dealing 4:04
- 9 Don’t Bother Me 3:28
- 10 Morgan’s Dog 3:35
- 11 Change of Fortune 2:55
- 12 Cool 2:55
If this landed
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Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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