What does I Was a Cat from a Book sound like?

I Was a Cat from a Book is a traditional folk music album by James Yorkston, released in 2012. Good for short reflective listening moments and gentle storytelling with warmth.

Who is I Was a Cat from a Book for?

I Was a Cat from a Book works well if you're into short reflective listening moments, gentle storytelling with warmth and thoughtful exploration of love.

How many songs are on I Was a Cat from a Book?

I Was a Cat from a Book has 11 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

I Was a Cat from a Book

James Yorkston · 2012

38 min · 11 tracks · traditional folk music

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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 varied arrangements but lacks a cohesive flow throughout its runtime.

What we noticed

The album opens with a gentle acoustic guitar riff that sets a reflective tone, which is maintained through the first half of the record.
Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, creating a rich texture that contrasts with the sparse instrumentation.
The last three tracks gradually shift to more experimental sounds, incorporating elements like spoken word and unconventional song structures.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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.