Easy Now
Jeb Loy Nichols · 2002
44 min · 13 tracks
A soulful blend of country, folk, and Americana wrapped in warm melodies and introspective storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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They Don't Know — This track features a poignant narrative about unrecognized feelings, combining catchy melodies with relatable lyrics that showcase Nichols' songwriting prowess.
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Better Than Beautiful — With its infectious rhythm and uplifting message, this song encapsulates the album's overall theme of hope and resilience in everyday life.
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Mostly Bittersweet — This track stands out for its reflective tone, blending nostalgia with a hint of melancholy that resonates throughout the album's emotional landscape.
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 cohesive sound, making it a solid entry in the Americana genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of acoustic instrumentation, with guitar and piano leading most tracks.
- Several songs employ a call-and-response vocal technique, enhancing the conversational feel of the lyrics.
- The tempo varies slightly across tracks, but the majority maintain a laid-back, mid-tempo pace.
- Three tracks prominently feature harmonica solos, adding a distinct texture to the overall sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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 Letter to an Angel 2:28
- 2 Better Than Beautiful 2:56
- 3 They Don't Know 3:44
- 4 Wild Honeycomb 3:45
- 5 A Little Love 3:34
- 6 Heaven Help Me 3:26
- 7 Mostly Bittersweet 3:19
- 8 Sure Felt Good to Me 3:44
- 9 Wanna Walk (A Little Bit) 0:47
- 10 The Other Side 4:41
- 11 Hold Me Strong 3:08
- 12 Not the Only Man 3:59
- 13 Never Coming Back 4:24
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