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Released 10 years ago

Dylan Scott

Dylan Scott · 2016

49 min · 16 tracks · country music

A blend of contemporary country melodies and relatable storytelling that captures the essence of small-town life and young romance.

Top tracks — play these first

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    My Town — This track encapsulates the album's themes of nostalgia and community, painting vivid pictures of small-town life that resonate deeply with listeners.
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    My Girl — 'My Girl' stands out as a quintessential love song that blends catchy hooks with heartfelt lyrics, ultimately becoming one of Scott's signature songs.
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    Passenger Seat — With its romantic imagery and relatable narrative, this track highlights Scott's ability to create intimate moments through his songwriting.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

39 /100
Lowland
Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and production but remains conventional within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo feel, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm.
  • Several songs employ a verse-chorus structure with relatable lyrics focused on personal experiences and small-town themes.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
4/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • catchy melodies for road trips
  • relatable themes for everyday life
  • light-hearted moments with friends
  • quick, upbeat listening sessions
  • easy sing-alongs in groups

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking deep introspective content
  • prefer long, immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Dylan Scott's self-titled debut album marked his first major release after signing with Curb Records in 2015. At this point, he was building on the success of his viral hit 'Crazy Over Me', which had introduced him to a wider audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Michael Ray· Kane Brown· Jordan Davis

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Lay It on Me 2:58
  • 2 My Town 3:07
  • 3 Passenger Seat 3:29
  • 4 My Girl 3:17
  • 5 Back 3:01
  • 6 Crazy Over Me 3:19
  • 7 Ball Cap 2:37
  • 8 Beer Buddies 3:21
  • 9 Freak Show 3:16
  • 10 I Lost You 3:37
  • 11 Living Room 3:08
  • 12 Rules 2:49
  • 13 Do You Think About Me 3:23
  • 14 Hooked 2:29
  • 15 Sleeping Beauty 3:16
  • 16 Can’t Take Her Anywhere 2:41

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