Company cover

Released 14 years ago this October

Company

Andy Burrows · 2012

35 min · 10 tracks · rock music

A reflective blend of melodic rock and introspective lyrics that captures a sense of personal journey and emotional depth.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Company — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of solitude and connection, featuring an inviting melody that draws listeners into Burrows' reflective world.
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    Keep On Moving On — This uplifting track combines catchy hooks with motivational lyrics, making it a standout anthem about perseverance during tough times.
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    If I Had a Heart — With its haunting melody and poignant lyrics, this track explores vulnerability and longing, showcasing Burrows' emotive songwriting ability.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and craftsmanship but lacks standout uniqueness.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that shifts the emotional tone.
  • Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the melodic quality of the arrangements.
  • The album closes with two tracks that gradually decrease in tempo, creating a reflective atmosphere as it concludes.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Company 3:57
  • 2 Because I Know That I Can 3:05
  • 3 Keep On Moving On 2:37
  • 4 Maybe You 4:12
  • 5 If I Had a Heart 3:55
  • 6 Hometown 3:57
  • 7 Somebody Calls Your Name 3:19
  • 8 Stars in the Sky 3:50
  • 9 Shaking the Colour 3:23
  • 10 Pet Air 2:46

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