What makes Freshman Year by The Reklaws notable?

Freshman Year debuted at number one on the Canadian Albums Chart, marking a significant milestone for The Reklaws. The album's lead single, Long Live the Night, became a staple on country radio and contributed to the duo's recognition at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards, enhancing their standing within the genre. Released in 2019, Freshman Year is The Reklaws' debut studio album, following their successful EPs that showcased their burgeoning talent. At this point in their career, the duo had already gained significant traction with hit singles, establishing themselves as a fresh voice in Canadian country music.

How many songs are on Freshman Year?

Freshman Year has 11 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Freshman Year

The Reklaws · 2019

35 min · 11 tracks

A vibrant blend of contemporary country and pop, capturing youthful exuberance with relatable storytelling and upbeat melodies.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Long Live the Night — This anthem encapsulates the carefree spirit of youth and summer nights, making it a standout track that resonated widely with listeners.
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Nobody's Perfect — The track's relatable lyrics about embracing imperfections connect deeply with audiences, showcasing The Reklaws' knack for storytelling.
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Wish You Were Beer — With its playful and humorous take on longing, this song highlights the duo's ability to blend fun themes with catchy melodies.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album combines catchy melodies with relatable themes but doesn't significantly stand out in its genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with a mid-tempo track that sets a nostalgic tone, followed by a series of upbeat songs that maintain a lively energy.
Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal harmonies, enhancing the sense of camaraderie and youthfulness in the lyrics.
The last three tracks slow down the tempo, creating a reflective mood that contrasts with the earlier exuberance.

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

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Old Country Soul 2:52
2 Summer of You 3:40
3 Long Live the Night 3:24
4 Nobody's Perfect 3:05
5 Feels like That 3:29
6 Raised by the Radio 3:23
7 Missing You 2:51
8 I Do Too 3:11
9 Last Call 2:57
10 Wish You Were Beer 3:46
11 Hometown Kids 3:06

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