Released 30 years ago
Fading Fast
Kelly Willis · 1996
10 min · 4 tracks · country music
Melodic country-folk harmonies intertwine with heart-wrenching lyrics, creating an intimate atmosphere of longing and reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Fading Fast (LP Version) — The title track encapsulates the album's central themes of vulnerability and emotional struggle through its poignant melody and introspective lyrics.
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What World Are You Living In — This track features a compelling narrative that critiques societal expectations, showcasing Willis's ability to blend personal storytelling with broader commentary.
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He Don't Care About Me — The raw emotion in this song highlights feelings of abandonment, making it a standout moment that resonates deeply within the context of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong songwriting and cohesive themes, though it remains somewhat conventional within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a slow tempo and builds gradually, while the following tracks maintain a similar pace, creating a consistent mood.
- Each song features intricate vocal harmonies that intertwine, emphasizing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The EP concludes with a track that shifts to a more reflective tone, using sparse instrumentation to highlight the vocals.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fading Fast (LP Version) 2:57
- 2 What World Are You Living In 3:07
- 3 He Don't Care About Me 2:31
- 4 Aren't I True 2:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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