Is Come Tomorrow a good place to start with Dave Matthews Band?

Yes, Come Tomorrow is recommended as a starting point for new Dave Matthews Band listeners. A blend of reflective lyrics and rich instrumentation that captures the essence of modern rock storytelling. Come Tomorrow is the ninth studio album by Dave Matthews Band, released after a hiatus following their 2012 album Away From The World. At this point in their career, the band was navigating changes in their sound while aiming to reconnect with both longtime fans and new listeners. This album also marks their first release under a new deal with RCA Records.

Who is Come Tomorrow for?

Come Tomorrow works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, introspective moments for reflection and vibrant energy for gatherings.

How many songs are on Come Tomorrow?

Come Tomorrow has 14 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

Come Tomorrow

Dave Matthews Band · 2018

54 min · 14 tracks · rock music

A blend of reflective lyrics and rich instrumentation that captures the essence of modern rock storytelling.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin) Start here — Opening with an ethereal soundscape, this track sets the tone for the album's introspective journey and showcases Matthews' signature lyrical style about love and connection.
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Virginia In The Rain — This song encapsulates nostalgia and longing, blending evocative imagery with a rich instrumental backdrop that highlights the band's musical cohesion.
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That Girl Is You — A standout love ballad, it combines heartfelt lyrics with an infectious groove, making it a clear representation of both romantic themes and musical craftsmanship.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album features reflective songwriting and rich instrumentation but lacks strong cohesion in its pacing.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
Several tracks feature layered instrumentation with prominent use of strings and horns, creating a rich sonic texture.
The lyrics often reflect personal and introspective themes, with a focus on storytelling that unfolds gradually across the tracks.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

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

wave-like pacing with peaks
introspective moments for reflection
vibrant energy for gatherings
cathartic sing-along potential

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
need constant high-energy intensity

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality after a hiatus, debuting at number one on the charts.
Themes: Virginia nostalgia· hopeful resilience· romantic longing
Career context: Come Tomorrow is the ninth studio album by Dave Matthews Band, released after a hiatus following their 2012 album Away From The World. At this point in their career, the band was navigating changes in their sound while aiming to reconnect with both longtime fans and new listeners. This album also marks their first release under a new deal with RCA Records.
Stylistic neighbors: Phish· Widespread Panic· The String Cheese Incident