Girl to Girl
Tenille Arts · 2021
42 min · 13 tracks · folk music
An introspective blend of folk and country influences that explores themes of love, friendship, and growing up.
Top tracks — play these first
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Back Then, Right Now — This track serves as a nostalgic reflection on past relationships, showcasing Arts’ ability to blend catchy melodies with heartfelt lyrics.
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Breakup Songs — A clever take on the emotional aftermath of breakups, this song highlights Arts' poignant songwriting and connects deeply with listeners who have experienced heartbreak.
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Mama’s Boy — This track balances humor and warmth, detailing a relatable story about love and family dynamics while emphasizing Arts’ storytelling prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album presents relatable storytelling through folk and country influences but lacks standout moments.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of acoustic instrumentation, with guitar and piano as the primary drivers of melody across most tracks.
- Several songs employ a narrative structure, where verses build a story that culminates in a reflective chorus.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- heartfelt storytelling about relationships
- for nostalgic afternoons
- engaging narratives for personal growth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party vibes
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 21, 2021, 'Girl to Girl' is Tenille Arts' second studio album, following her self-titled debut from 2020. At this point in her career, Arts was solidifying her presence in the country music scene after gaining attention with singles like 'Somebody Like That'. This album showcases her evolving songwriting and vocal maturity as she navigates personal narratives.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kacey Musgraves· Brandi Carlile· Maggie Rogers
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Breakup Songs
The narrative shifts from recounting painful memories to embracing healing through music.
This transition not only showcases resilience but also reflects the therapeutic role of music in processing emotions.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Back Then, Right Now 3:02
- 2 That’s My Friend You’re Talkin’ About 3:15
- 3 One Bedroom Apartment 3:37
- 4 Breakup Songs 3:12
- 5 Life Goes Like That 3:06
- 6 Girl to Girl 3:12
- 7 Heartbreak Regulars 3:41
- 8 Mama’s Boy 3:19
- 9 Over You Is You 3:05
- 10 Give It to Me Straight 3:14
- 11 High School Sweetheart 3:18
- 12 Sweet Sixteen 3:14
- 13 Growing Old Young 3:26
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