Released 14 years ago this October
Glad All Over
The Wallflowers · 2012
39 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A blend of roots rock and alternative melodies, imbued with lyrical storytelling and a sense of nostalgic reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Reboot the Mission — This track features upbeat instrumentation paired with themes of resilience and new beginnings, encapsulating the album's spirit of revitalization.
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Love Is a Country — With its rich narrative and emotive lyrics, this song stands out for its exploration of love's complexities against a backdrop of Americana-inspired sounds.
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First One in the Car — This track showcases a catchy melody and clever storytelling, representing the band’s signature blend of introspection and accessible hooks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its peers.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a steady mid-tempo rhythm, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat tempo with prominent guitar riffs.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- The album closes with a ballad that gradually builds in intensity, contrasting with the more energetic earlier tracks.
- 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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5/10
- 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
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, consistent energy levels
- nostalgic reflective moments
- mid-tempo contemplative journeys
- thoughtful background ambiance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 9, 2012, 'Glad All Over' marked The Wallflowers' sixth studio album and their first since 2005's 'Rebel, Sweetheart'. At this point in their career, the band was reestablishing itself after years of lineup changes and a hiatus, with frontman Jakob Dylan seeking to revitalize their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Counting Crows· Gin Blossoms· Matchbox Twenty
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hospital for Sinners 3:06
- 2 Misfits and Lovers 3:24
- 3 First One in the Car 4:21
- 4 Reboot the Mission 3:32
- 5 It’s a Dream 3:14
- 6 Love Is a Country 3:51
- 7 Have Mercy on Him Now 3:21
- 8 The Devil’s Waltz 3:06
- 9 It Won’t Be Long (Till We’re Not Wrong Anymore) 3:37
- 10 Constellation Blues 4:21
- 11 One Set of Wings 3:30
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