Follow Me Down
Sarah Jarosz · 2011
39 min · 11 tracks · country music
A delicate blend of Americana and folk, infused with rich storytelling and intricate instrumentation throughout.
Top tracks — play these first
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Run Away — The opening track sets a reflective tone with its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, establishing the album's thematic core of searching for belonging.
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Annabelle Lee — This song is a poignant interpretation of Edgar Allan Poe’s poem, showcasing Jarosz’s ability to weave literary references into her music while maintaining emotional resonance.
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Gypsy — With its upbeat tempo and vibrant instrumentation, this track contrasts with the album's more somber moments, reflecting a sense of freedom and adventure that complements the overall journey.
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 instrumentation, though it follows familiar folk structures.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a driving tempo in 'Run Away', then shifts to more contemplative tracks like 'Annabelle Lee' and 'Floating in the Balance'.
- Lyrical themes often explore introspection and storytelling, with songs like 'My Muse' featuring vivid imagery and personal reflections.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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 mid-tempo storytelling
- intimate moments of reflection
- for quiet evenings
- rich narratives that unfold gradually
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- seek standalone high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Follow Me Down is Sarah Jarosz's second studio album, released after her critically acclaimed debut, Song Up in Her Head. By 2011, she had already established herself as a promising talent in the acoustic music scene, showcasing her growth in songwriting and musicianship since her first release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aoife O'Donovan· Punch Brothers· The Civil Wars
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Run Away 3:21
- 2 Come Around 3:32
- 3 Annabelle Lee 3:09
- 4 Ring Them Bells 3:30
- 5 My Muse 4:35
- 6 Floating in the Balance 2:53
- 7 Old Smitty 3:13
- 8 The Tourist 4:52
- 9 Here nor There 3:46
- 10 Gypsy 3:07
- 11 Peace 3:15
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