Fingerprints
Eli Young Band · 2017
35 min · 11 tracks · country music
A warm blend of contemporary country storytelling with melodic hooks and a touch of pop sensibility.
Top tracks — play these first
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Saltwater Gospel — This track serves as an uplifting anthem that encapsulates the album's themes of faith and resilience through its catchy chorus and vivid imagery.
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Old Songs — The nostalgic reflection in Old Songs resonates deeply with listeners as it explores memories tied to cherished melodies from the past.
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A Heart Needs a Break — This poignant ballad highlights vulnerability in relationships, showcasing the band's ability to convey emotional depth through simple yet powerful lyrics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances catchy melodies with storytelling but doesn't push boundaries in composition or sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong lead single that sets a mid-tempo pace, followed by tracks that alternate between upbeat and reflective themes.
- Several songs feature layered harmonies and prominent guitar riffs, typical of contemporary country music.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a contemplative close to the album.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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 reflective moments
- heartfelt melodies for introspection
- for road trip playlists
- sing-along choruses with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2017, the Eli Young Band released Fingerprints as their fifth studio album, following their successful commercial peak with 2014's 10,000 Towns. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their identity in the country music scene while experimenting with a more polished sound and diverse themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Zac Brown Band· Lady A· Florida Georgia Line
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Saltwater Gospel 3:07
- 2 Fingerprints 3:02
- 3 Never Again 2:58
- 4 Old Songs 3:40
- 5 Drive 3:33
- 6 Skin & Bones 4:01
- 7 A Heart Needs a Break 2:39
- 8 Once 2:47
- 9 Never Land 3:24
- 10 God Love the Rain 3:37
- 11 The Days I Feel Alone 3:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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