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Hard Working Americans

Hard Working Americans · 2014

45 min · 11 tracks

A gritty blend of Americana and rock that captures the struggles and stories of working-class life.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Welfare Music — This track encapsulates the album's core themes of struggle and resilience with a catchy chorus that underscores the harsh realities faced by many.
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    Mr. President Have Pity on the Working Man — With its direct plea to political leaders, this song stands out as a poignant protest anthem reflecting the frustrations of everyday workers.
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    Straight to Hell — A powerful cover that reinterprets a classic, blending urgency with a sense of desperation, this track drives home the album's critical perspective on society.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

62 /100
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Higher than 24% of albums we've rated

The album blends Americana and rock effectively but lacks standout compositions throughout.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a strong, driving rhythm in 'Blackland Farmer' that sets a gritty tone for the rest of the tracks.
  • Several songs feature call-and-response vocals, particularly in 'Stomp and Holler', which emphasizes communal themes.
  • The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier energy.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

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
5/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Blackland Farmer 4:22
  • 2 Another Train 2:55
  • 3 Down to the Well 4:16
  • 4 The Mountain Song 3:20
  • 5 Stomp and Holler 4:48
  • 6 Straight to Hell 5:51
  • 7 Welfare Music 3:32
  • 8 Mr. President Have Pity on the Working Man 3:18
  • 9 Run a Mile 3:50
  • 10 I Don't Have a Gun 4:11
  • 11 Wrecking Ball 4:47

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