It's Not Love (But It's Not Bad)
Merle Haggard · 1972
6 min · 2 tracks · country music
A smooth blend of traditional country sounds with conversational storytelling, capturing the essence of everyday relationships.
Top tracks — play these first
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It’s Not Love (But It’s Not Bad) — This title track encapsulates Haggard's signature style of blending humor and heartfelt insight into relationships, making it a relatable anthem for many listeners.
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My Woman Keeps Lovin’ Her Man — This song highlights Haggard's knack for storytelling, depicting the complexities of love and commitment with an engaging melody that resonates deeply.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong storytelling and instrumentation typical of its era but lacks a cohesive arc.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a steady mid-tempo pace, while the latter half introduces more varied tempos and instrumentation.
- Several songs feature prominent fiddle and steel guitar solos, which are characteristic of traditional country music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It’s Not Love (But It’s Not Bad) 3:20
- 2 My Woman Keeps Lovin’ Her Man 2:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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