Crows
Allison Moorer · 2010
48 min · 13 tracks · blues
A haunting blend of bluesy melodies and introspective lyrics, revealing both vulnerability and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Goodbye to the Ground — This track encapsulates Moorer's lyrical depth, presenting a powerful narrative of letting go that resonates throughout the album.
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The Broken Girl — An exploration of vulnerability, this song stands out with its poignant storytelling and demonstrates Moorer’s ability to convey complex emotions through simple yet impactful melodies.
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Crows — The title track serves as a culmination of the album's themes of loss and rebirth, blending evocative imagery with a haunting melody that lingers with the listener.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and vocal performance, with a cohesive flow that invites deeper listening.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a reflective atmosphere.
- Moorer's vocal delivery varies between soft, intimate moments and more powerful, soaring sections, emphasizing emotional shifts in the lyrics.
- Several tracks incorporate sparse instrumentation, allowing Moorer's voice to remain the focal point, particularly in 'Like the Rain' and 'Sorrow (Don’t Come Around)'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- steady pacing with emotional depth
- haunting melodies for quiet moments
- atmospheric soundscapes for reflection
- cathartic release after long days
- flowing narrative across all tracks
Maybe skip if you
- seeks high-energy tracks
- prefers standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Crows is Allison Moorer's fifth studio album, coming after her critically acclaimed 2008 release, Mockingbird. At this point in her career, Moorer was exploring deeper personal themes shaped by her experiences, including a new approach to songwriting that reflected her artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lucinda Williams· Neko Case· Kacey Musgraves
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Abalone Sky 3:37
- 2 Goodbye to the Ground 4:02
- 3 Just Another Fool 2:46
- 4 The Broken Girl 3:36
- 5 Should I Be Concerned 4:44
- 6 When You Wake Up Feeling Bad 2:40
- 7 Easy in the Summertime 4:12
- 8 The Stars & I (Mama’s Song) 3:11
- 9 Still This Side of Gone 4:05
- 10 Like the Rain 3:46
- 11 Sorrow (Don’t Come Around) 3:57
- 12 It’s Gonna Feel Good (When It Stops Hurting) 3:34
- 13 Crows 3:57
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