What makes Drive By by Train notable?

The title track 'Drive By' achieved significant commercial success, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning critical acclaim. This album helped Train maintain relevance in the competitive music landscape of the early 2010s and showcased their continued ability to craft radio-friendly hits. Released on January 10, 2012, 'Drive By' is Train's sixth studio album, coming after their commercial resurgence with 'Hey, Soul Sister.' The band was solidifying their status in the pop rock scene, seeking to build on their previous success while exploring themes of love and longing.

How many songs are on Drive By?

Drive By has 2 tracks, running approximately 6 minutes.

Drive By

Train · 2012

6 min · 2 tracks · pop rock

Upbeat melodies and catchy hooks intermingle with reflective lyrics, embodying a vibrant pop rock essence.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Drive By — As the lead single, this track exemplifies Train's signature sound with its infectious chorus and relatable themes of unrequited love.
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To Be Loved — This song highlights the emotional depth of the album, featuring poignant lyrics that explore vulnerability in relationships.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

40 /100

Lowland

Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The single showcases solid songwriting but lacks significant depth or innovation.

What we noticed

The title track features a steady mid-tempo beat with a prominent guitar riff that drives the song forward.
The second track employs a more subdued arrangement, focusing on piano and vocal harmonies, creating a contrast with the first.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 2/10

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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Helped solidify Train's status after their commercial resurgence with 'Hey, Soul Sister.'
Themes: unrequited love· California sunsets
Career context: Released on January 10, 2012, 'Drive By' is Train's sixth studio album, coming after their commercial resurgence with 'Hey, Soul Sister.' The band was solidifying their status in the pop rock scene, seeking to build on their previous success while exploring themes of love and longing.
Stylistic neighbors: Matchbox Twenty· Goo Goo Dolls· Lifehouse