Gentlewoman, Ruby Man
Matthew E. White · 2017
42 min · 10 tracks · rock music
A soulful blend of rock and orchestral pop that effortlessly intertwines lush instrumentation with heartfelt storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Look At What the Light Did Now — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its rich harmonies and reflective lyrics, establishing White's introspective style.
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Everybody Loves the Sunshine — A cover that transforms the original into an uplifting anthem, showcasing White's ability to reinterpret classic songs with a fresh perspective.
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Heaven Can Wait — This track highlights White's intricate arrangements and emotive vocals, blending vulnerability with a sense of hope that resonates throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends orchestral pop and rock with varied tempos but lacks a strong cohesive arc throughout.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the communal feel of the music.
- The tempo varies significantly across tracks, with some maintaining a steady groove while others shift to more reflective, slower moments.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Gentlewoman, Ruby Man marked Matthew E. White's second studio album, following his acclaimed debut, Big Inner, released in 2013. By this point, White had established himself as a notable figure in the indie rock scene, expanding his sound and collaborative spirit with this effort.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Iron & Wine· Sufjan Stevens· Fleet Foxes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Look At What the Light Did Now 3:21
- 2 Thinking Bout You 3:44
- 3 Looking for You 4:40
- 4 The Colour In Anything 2:58
- 5 Everybody Loves the Sunshine 4:47
- 6 Grease 4:21
- 7 Suzanne 4:41
- 8 Sunday Morning 3:37
- 9 Heaven Can Wait 3:49
- 10 Govindam 6:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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