Feel That Fire
Dierks Bentley · 2009
46 min · 12 tracks · country music
A vibrant blend of contemporary country rhythms and heartfelt lyrics, embodying the spirit of youthful romance and reflective introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Life on the Run Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Feel That Fire — The title track captures the album's emotional core, combining infectious melodies with lyrics about rekindling passion in a relationship.
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I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes — This song stands out with its romantic imagery, presenting a vivid narrative that showcases Bentley's talent for storytelling within his music.
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Sideways — With its upbeat tempo and playful lyrics, 'Sideways' exemplifies the album's fun-loving spirit while delivering a relatable message about life's unpredictable nature.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and engaging performances but follows familiar country templates.
What we noticed
- Several songs feature a call-and-response vocal style, enhancing the communal feel typical of country music.
- The last three tracks shift to slower tempos, focusing on introspective lyrics and softer melodies, creating a contrast with the earlier songs.
- 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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5/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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
- upbeat anthems for gatherings
- reflective moments for quiet drives
- sing-along opportunities with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification
- prefer experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Bentley's reputation with multiple chart-topping singles.
- Themes
- rekindled passion· playful storytelling
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Feel That Fire is Dierks Bentley's fourth studio album, following his commercially successful self-titled debut and the critically acclaimed Long Trip Alone. At this point in his career, Bentley was solidifying his status as a leading voice in modern country music, building on previous hits while exploring new themes of love and personal growth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brad Paisley· Kenny Chesney· Jake Owen
Tracklist
- 1 Life on the Run Start here 3:47
- 2 Sideways 3:04
- 3 Feel That Fire 3:21
- 4 I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes 3:59
- 5 Here She Comes, Here We Go 4:28
- 6 I Can’t Forget Her 4:15
- 7 Beautiful World 3:14
- 8 Little Heartwrecker 3:26
- 9 You Hold Me Together 3:57
- 10 Better Believer 4:15
- 11 Pray 4:19
- 12 Last Call 4:26
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Golden Hour
Kacey Musgraves
Shares a vibrant blend of heartfelt lyrics and themes of love with a contemporary country sound.
The Foundation
Zac Brown Band
Combines playful storytelling with a mix of upbeat rhythms and introspective lyrics, similar to Bentley's style.
Need You Now
Lady A
Explores themes of romance and longing, featuring lush harmonies and relatable narratives akin to Bentley's work.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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