Good Person cover

Good Person

Ingrid Andress · 2022

40 min · 12 tracks · folk music

Ingrid Andress weaves introspective lyrics with melodic folk-pop arrangements, creating a tender exploration of vulnerability and self-discovery.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Good Person — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of self-reflection, blending catchy melodies with poignant lyrics about striving for authenticity amid societal expectations.
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    Yearbook — This track cleverly uses nostalgia to explore personal growth, employing vivid imagery that evokes memories while addressing the passage of time and change.
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    No Choice — A standout moment of vulnerability, this song tackles the complexities of love and emotional obligation, showcasing Andress's ability to blend heartfelt storytelling with memorable hooks.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

54 /100
Foothills
Higher than 43% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends introspective lyrics with melodic arrangements, creating a cohesive listening experience.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm that contrasts with the preceding songs.
  • Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics, particularly in 'Pain' and 'All the Love'.
  • The album closes with a reflective tone, as the last two tracks slow down the tempo and focus on introspective themes.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady reflective pacing throughout
  • intimate exploration of relationships
  • thoughtful lyrics for deep listening
  • for quiet afternoons
  • conversational tone invites engagement

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 26, 2022, 'Good Person' is Ingrid Andress's sophomore album following her successful debut 'Lady Like' in 2020. At this point, she had established herself as a rising voice in country-pop, combining confessional songwriting with contemporary sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Kacey Musgraves· Brandi Carlile· Maggie Rogers

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Good Person 3:23
  • 2 Yearbook 3:32
  • 3 Seeing Someone Else 3:27
  • 4 Talk 2:49
  • 5 How Honest Do You Want Me to Be? 2:54
  • 6 No Choice 3:53
  • 7 Pain 3:36
  • 8 Feel Like This 3:16
  • 9 Blue 3:22
  • 10 Falling for You 3:40
  • 11 All the Love 3:46
  • 12 Things That Haven’t Happened Yet 3:11

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