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High & Low

Caitlyn Smith · 2023

44 min · 14 tracks

Caitlyn Smith's 'High & Low' blends contemporary country-pop with reflective storytelling and anthemic melodies.

Top tracks — play these first

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    High — The title track stands out with its infectious chorus that captures the exhilaration of embracing life's highs, setting a vibrant tone for the album.
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    Dreamin’s Free — This track employs vivid imagery to explore themes of aspiration and longing, showcasing Smith's lyrical depth and emotive vocal delivery.
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    Writing Songs and Raising Babies — A poignant reflection on balancing personal life and artistic ambition, this song resonates with many listeners navigating similar challenges.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album features strong songwriting and production but lacks a cohesive flow throughout its length.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a reflective tone before transitioning into the title track, which features a driving beat and layered harmonies.
  • The lyrics often explore personal themes and storytelling, with multiple songs featuring verses that build to anthemic choruses.
  • The final three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a contrast to the more upbeat earlier songs and allowing for emotional resolution.
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 2/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 High (intro) 0:28
  • 2 High 3:47
  • 3 Dreamin’s Free 3:38
  • 4 Lately 3:27
  • 5 Mississippi 3:47
  • 6 Good as Us 3:30
  • 7 Alaska 3:16
  • 8 Maybe in Another Life 4:07
  • 9 I Think of You 3:29
  • 10 Nothing Against You 3:09
  • 11 Downtown Baby 2:47
  • 12 Writing Songs and Raising Babies 3:02
  • 13 I Don’t Like the World Without You 3:14
  • 14 The Great Pretender 2:54

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