Hymnal of a Troubled Man's Mind
Oliver Anthony · 2024
38 min · 18 tracks · country music
A raw blend of heartfelt storytelling and introspective melodies, echoing the struggles of the modern American experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rich Man's Gold — This track captures Anthony's critique of materialism through vivid imagery, illustrating the emptiness often accompanying wealth.
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I've Got to Get Sober — The song poignantly addresses addiction, combining a catchy melody with earnest lyrics that reflect Anthony's personal struggles.
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Momma's Been Hurting — This track stands out for its emotional depth, as it explores familial pain and resilience, showcasing Anthony's storytelling prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's blend of storytelling and raw emotion creates a distinctive voice within contemporary country music.
What we noticed
- The album features a recurring theme of biblical references, with interludes from Ecclesiastes and Matthew that frame the narrative of each track.
- Many tracks employ a stripped-down arrangement, often relying on acoustic guitar and minimal instrumentation to highlight the lyrical content.
- Lyrically, the songs delve into personal struggles and societal issues, often using storytelling techniques that evoke strong imagery.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 From Ecclesiastes Chapter 5 (I) 0:14
- 2 Rich Man's Gold 2:20
- 3 From Ecclesiastes Chapter 5 (II) 0:18
- 4 Doggonit 3:50
- 5 I've Got to Get Sober 4:02
- 6 From Ecclesiastes Chapter 4 0:27
- 7 Cobwebs and Cocaine 2:40
- 8 From Ecclesiastes Chapter 1 1:20
- 9 Hell on Earth 2:56
- 10 From Matthew Chapter 24 1:18
- 11 I Want to Go Home 3:21
- 12 Feeling Purdy Good 2:45
- 13 From Proverbs Chapter 3 0:40
- 14 Always Love You Like a Good Old Dog 3:46
- 15 From Ecclesiastes Chapter 9 0:41
- 16 VCR Kid 3:54
- 17 From Matthew Chapter 10 0:27
- 18 Momma's Been Hurting 3:43
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