Find a Light
Blackberry Smoke · 2018
53 min · 13 tracks · country music
A blend of Southern rock and country, rich with heartfelt storytelling and anthemic melodies that resonate deeply.
Top tracks — play these first
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Medicate My Mind — This track encapsulates the band's reflective songwriting style, addressing themes of personal struggle while balancing infectious melodies with poignant lyrics.
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Run Away From It All — This song showcases a poignant sense of longing and escapism, driven by its anthemic chorus that captures the essence of seeking solace.
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Best Seat in the House — With its celebratory tone and vivid imagery, this track perfectly embodies the band's knack for storytelling and connection with their audience.
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 production, with a solid mix of tempos and engaging storytelling.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered harmonies and call-and-response vocals, enhancing the anthemic quality of the choruses.
- The lyrics often employ vivid storytelling techniques, with recurring themes of resilience and introspection throughout multiple songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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6/10
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
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout
- heartfelt storytelling in every track
- for road trip playlists
- soulful moments of reflection
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Find a Light is Blackberry Smoke's fifth studio album, released after their breakthrough record, Like an Arrow, which had solidified their place in modern Southern rock. By this point, the band had developed a loyal fan base and was known for their energetic live performances and authentic sound, marking a continuation of their artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Whiskey Myers· Chris Stapleton· Zac Brown Band
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Flesh and Bone 4:32
- 2 Run Away From It All 4:29
- 3 The Crooked Kind 3:40
- 4 Medicate My Mind 4:42
- 5 I've Got This Song 4:52
- 6 Best Seat in the House 4:25
- 7 I'll Keep Ramblin' 5:37
- 8 Seems So Far 4:01
- 9 Lord Strike Me Dead 3:43
- 10 Let Me Down Easy 2:57
- 11 Nobody Gives a Damn 3:22
- 12 Till the Wheels Fall Off 3:47
- 13 Mother Mountain 3:39
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