What makes Four Stars by The Greenhornes notable?

Upon its release, Four Stars received positive reviews from critics and showcased the band's evolution while still adhering to their garage rock roots. It was noted for its catchy songwriting and guitar-driven sound, contributing to the band's renown in the indie rock scene. The album also helped solidify their presence at festivals and in music circles, re-establishing them as key players in contemporary garage rock. Four Stars is The Greenhornes' fourth studio album, released after a five-year hiatus following their previous album, ****. During this period, the band members pursued various side projects, including collaborations with artists like Jack White. This release marked a return to form, showcasing their commitment to the garage rock aesthetic that originally defined their sound.

How many songs are on Four Stars?

Four Stars has 12 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Four Stars

The Greenhornes · 2010

35 min · 12 tracks · garage rock

Garage rock grit intertwines with melodic hooks, capturing a raw yet polished essence reflective of vintage influences.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Saying Goodbye — The opening track sets a nostalgic tone with its catchy chorus and jangly guitars, encapsulating the album's emotional core right from the start.
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Cave Drawings — This track showcases the band's ability to blend introspective lyrics with an infectious melody, highlighting their lyrical depth amid energetic instrumentation.
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My Sparrow — A standout ballad that features soulful vocals and rich harmonies, reflecting a more vulnerable side of the band while maintaining their signature style.
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Get Me Out of Here — With its driving rhythm and urgent lyrics, this track serves as an anthem for escape, embodying the themes of restlessness prevalent throughout the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and varied arrangements but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and dynamics.
Several tracks feature prominent guitar riffs that serve as hooks, often layered with harmonized vocals.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 2/10

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 Saying Goodbye 2:36
2 Underestimator 2:32
3 Better Off Without It 3:27
4 Cave Drawings 2:47
5 Song 13 2:21
6 My Sparrow 3:45
7 Need Your Love 2:33
8 Left the World Behind 2:25
9 Go Tell Henry 3:13
10 Jacob's Ladder 2:58
11 Get Me Out of Here 3:00
12 Hard to Find 3:24

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