Evering Road
Tom Grennan · 2021
46 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A heartfelt blend of indie pop and rock, underscored by soulful vocals and introspective lyrics about love and self-discovery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Little Bit of Love — This track encapsulates the album's emotional core, blending upbeat instrumentation with lyrics that explore yearning and connection. Its infectious chorus solidified it as a standout single.
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If Only — Opening the album with a contemplative tone, this song sets the stage for themes of regret and hope that resonate throughout the record. Its reflective lyrics invite listeners into Grennan's personal narrative.
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Amen — This track showcases Grennan's vocal range and passionate delivery, merging pop sensibilities with raw emotion. The anthemic quality makes it a pivotal moment 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 with emotional depth but lacks a strong cohesive flow across its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the lyrical themes of love and self-discovery.
- The instrumentation varies between acoustic-driven arrangements and more electric, anthemic sounds, creating dynamic contrasts throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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5/10
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- heartfelt emotional reflections
- mid-tempo pacing for relaxation
- for introspective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Evering Road is Tom Grennan's second studio album, following his 2018 debut, Lighting Matches. Released in March 2021, it showcases Grennan's evolution as an artist, moving from the breakout success of his first album to a more mature sound that reflects personal growth and emotional depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Bay· Sam Fender· Ed Sheeran
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If Only 3:32
- 2 Something Better 3:03
- 3 Little Bit of Love 3:48
- 4 Amen 2:59
- 5 It Hurts 3:48
- 6 Never Be a Right Time 3:07
- 7 This Is the Place 3:04
- 8 Sweeter Then 3:26
- 9 Make My Mind Up 3:17
- 10 Second Time 3:14
- 11 You Matter to Me 3:15
- 12 Oh Please 3:40
- 13 I Don’t Need a Reason 2:54
- 14 Love Has Different Ways to Say Goodbye 3:09
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