Cowboy Tears
Oliver Tree · 2022
34 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A genre-blurring mix of catchy hooks and introspective lyrics, blending alternative pop with elements of hip-hop and rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cowboys Don’t Cry — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy chorus and exploration of vulnerability beneath a cowboy persona, encapsulating the thematic core.
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Get Well Soon — With its upbeat production juxtaposed against lyrics about emotional struggles, this track highlights Tree's signature blend of humor and poignancy.
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California — This song acts as an anthem of longing and nostalgia, reflecting on personal experiences while capturing the essence of life in California through vivid storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic and introspective elements, showcasing Oliver Tree's evolving style but lacking tight cohesion.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving beats, while the second half shifts to more introspective and slower songs.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout
- playful irreverence in lyrics
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- introspective moments for reflection
- sing-along energy with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, sprawling albums
- seek high-energy dance tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Cowboy Tears is Oliver Tree's sophomore album, following his successful debut, Ugly Is Beautiful, which propelled him into mainstream recognition. Released in 2022, this album showcases his evolution as an artist, experimenting further with his sound while solidifying his unique style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lauv· Tones and I· Billie Eilish
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Freaks & Geeks
The narrative shifts from self-deprecation to empowerment as the protagonist embraces their quirks and rejects societal norms.
This transition illustrates a crucial moment of self-acceptance that underlines the album's overarching message about embracing individuality.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cowboys Don’t Cry 3:09
- 2 Swing & A Miss 2:59
- 3 Get Well Soon 2:23
- 4 Freaks & Geeks 2:20
- 5 Doormat 2:51
- 6 Suitcase Full of Cash 2:29
- 7 Cigarettes 2:33
- 8 Balloon Boy 2:18
- 9 Things We Used to Do 2:37
- 10 California 2:53
- 11 Playing With Fire 2:28
- 12 The Villain 2:33
- 13 Cowboy Tears 2:57
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