Deeper Waters
Robin and Linda Williams · 2004
46 min · 12 tracks · country music
A heartfelt blend of bluegrass and folk, rich with harmonies and evocative storytelling that invites listeners into intimate reflections.
Top tracks — play these first
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Whippoorwill — This opening track sets the tone with its gentle melodies and vivid imagery of nature, encapsulating the album’s theme of longing and reflection.
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Leaving This Land — With its poignant lyrics about a journey away from home, this song illustrates the emotional depth present throughout the album.
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Old Plank Road — This track features intricate instrumentation paired with nostalgic lyrics that evoke a sense of place and belonging, showcasing the duo's signature harmonies.
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Lost Little Children — The closing track delivers a haunting narrative that resonates with themes of loss and hope, leaving a lasting impact on 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 harmonies but remains within familiar genre boundaries.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that shifts the album's energy.
- Harmonies are layered throughout, with Robin and Linda Williams often singing in parallel rather than alternating verses.
- Several tracks feature traditional instrumentation, such as banjo and mandolin, which enhances the folk and bluegrass feel.
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Whippoorwill 3:08
- 2 October Light 3:30
- 3 Clarkfield 3:55
- 4 Leaving This Land 3:40
- 5 Home #235 3:48
- 6 Old Plank Road 3:36
- 7 Used to Be 3:56
- 8 I’m Just Glad You’re Gone 3:22
- 9 Annie 2:55
- 10 I’ll Remember You Love in My Prayers / Liza Jane / The Old Stillhouse 6:44
- 11 Saving Me a Place 3:29
- 12 Lost Little Children 3:59
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