Deryl Dodd
Deryl Dodd · 1998
32 min · 10 tracks · country music
A blend of heartfelt storytelling and traditional country melodies that evoke both nostalgia and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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It's Only 'Cause You're Lonely — This track became Dodd's signature song, showcasing his ability to blend catchy melodies with relatable lyrics about heartbreak and longing.
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Best I Ever Had — The poignant narrative captures the essence of lost love, illustrating Dodd's talent for storytelling that resonates with listeners.
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A Bitter End — With its reflective tone and somber instrumentation, this song highlights Dodd's emotional range and lyrical depth, making it a standout on the album.
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 traditional country elements but lacks standout moments that elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of traditional country instrumentation, including steel guitar and fiddle, throughout its ten tracks.
- Each song typically follows a verse-chorus structure, with lyrics that focus on personal storytelling and emotional experiences.
- The tempo varies slightly, but most tracks maintain a mid-tempo pace, creating a cohesive feel across the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt storytelling with nostalgia
- short tracks for quick sessions
- emotional depth in every song
- for reflective afternoons
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of long epics
- prefer upbeat party vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Deryl Dodd's self-titled debut album arrived in 1998 after he gained recognition as a songwriter in Nashville. This release marked his entry into the spotlight as a recording artist, following years of contributing to other musicians' albums and building a reputation within the country music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pat Green· Jack Ingram· Kevin Fowler
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It's Only 'Cause You're Lonely 2:46
- 2 Best I Ever Had 3:51
- 3 Bad For Good 2:48
- 4 A Bitter End 3:40
- 5 John Roland Wood 2:39
- 6 30-30 3:28
- 7 I Thought I'd Heard It All 3:30
- 8 Good Idea Tomorrow 3:02
- 9 On Any Given Day 3:34
- 10 Somewhere Down The Road 2:39
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