Court Yard Hounds
Court Yard Hounds · 2010
48 min · 12 tracks · country music
Mellow harmonies and reflective lyrics intertwine with acoustic instrumentation, creating a serene landscape of modern folk and country influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Coast — This track captures the essence of longing and reflection with its gentle melodies and evocative lyrics about navigating life's changes.
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Ain't No Son — With its strong narrative arc, this song explores themes of identity and familial relationships while showcasing the duo's vocal harmonies beautifully.
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Fear of Wasted Time — This track stands out for its poignant lyrics that grapple with the passage of time, illustrated through an engaging musical arrangement that balances melancholy with hope.
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 craftsmanship but remains within familiar genre boundaries.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of acoustic guitar and gentle percussion, creating a laid-back atmosphere throughout its duration.
- Each track typically follows a verse-chorus structure, with harmonies layered prominently in the choruses.
- 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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5/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Skyline 4:20
- 2 The Coast 3:04
- 3 Delight (Something New Under the Sun) 4:34
- 4 See You in the Spring 4:51
- 5 Ain't No Son 4:40
- 6 Fairytale 4:05
- 7 I Miss You 3:49
- 8 Gracefully 4:28
- 9 April's Love 3:23
- 10 Then Again 3:20
- 11 It Didn't Make a Sound 3:48
- 12 Fear of Wasted Time 4:10
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