Released 44 years ago this October
Going Where the Lonely Go
Merle Haggard · 1982
8 min · 2 tracks · country music
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and cohesive themes, reflecting Haggard's maturity in country music.
What we noticed
- The title track opens the album with a slow tempo and a prominent steel guitar, setting a reflective mood that persists throughout.
- The album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, with only one track, 'Shopping for Dresses', introducing a slightly more upbeat rhythm.
- The last two tracks shift to more melancholic themes, creating a sense of closure as the album concludes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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 Going Where the Lonely Go 3:58
- 2 Someday You’re Gonna Need Your Friends Again 4:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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