CHANT: The Human & the Holy
LeAnn Rimes · 2020
55 min · 12 tracks · country music
A serene blend of contemporary folk and spiritual themes, inviting listeners into a reflective and meditative space.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Heart Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Be Still and Know — This track encapsulates the album's overarching theme of mindfulness, combining soothing melodies with lyrics that encourage inner peace and reflection.
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What I Cannot Change (Chant) — The track features a powerful chant-like repetition that emphasizes acceptance and surrender, embodying the core message of the album.
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Let the Light In — This uplifting song serves as a beacon of hope, using vivid imagery to invite listeners to embrace positivity amidst life's uncertainties.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends spiritual themes with folk influences, creating a reflective listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features predominantly slow tempos, with a gradual increase in tempo and intensity starting from track 5.
- Tracks often feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich, ethereal soundscape, particularly in the choruses.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements alongside singing, blending reflective lyrics with musical interludes.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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
- serene moments for reflection
- meditative experience with peaks
- spiritual introspection through sound
- dynamic journey of emotions
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Represents a shift towards introspective and spiritual themes in Rimes's music.
- Themes
- mindfulness practices· spiritual reflection· inner peace exploration
- Moods
- Introspective· Chill
- Career context
- When LeAnn Rimes released CHANT: The Human & the Holy in November 2020, it marked her artistic shift towards introspective and spiritual music after a long career that began with her country breakout in 1996. This album came after several years of personal challenges and a desire to explore deeper emotional and existential themes through her work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carrie Underwood· Kacey Musgraves· Faith Hill
Tracklist
- 1 My Heart Start here 3:14
- 2 Be Still and Know 5:13
- 3 In the Stillness 7:35
- 4 Treasured 3:19
- 5 Human/Holy 2:36
- 6 The Truth of Love 3:02
- 7 What I Cannot Change (Chant) 6:27
- 8 With My Hands 4:12
- 9 Set Me Free 7:11
- 10 Let the Light In 4:21
- 11 Christed 3:49
- 12 Sing Love Into the World 4:13
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Carrie & Lowell
Sufjan Stevens
Explores personal loss and spirituality with a gentle folk sound and reflective lyrics.
The Creek Drank the Cradle
Iron & Wine
Offers serene acoustic textures and themes of introspection and connection to nature.
Pink Moon
Nick Drake
Shares a meditative mood with minimalist arrangements and profound lyrical themes of existence.
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