I've Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 1)
Teddy Swims · 2023
31 min · 10 tracks · country music
Soulful melodies intertwine with confessional lyrics, creating an intimate atmosphere of vulnerability and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lose Control — This track captures the essence of emotional vulnerability, showcasing Teddy's rich vocal tone and the struggle of letting go amidst chaos.
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Goodbye’s Been Good to You — With its poignant storytelling, this song stands out for its reflective lyrics on moving forward from relationships, resonating deeply with listeners.
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Evergreen — This track beautifully blends pop and soul elements while delivering a message about enduring love, making it a standout piece on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong vocal performances and emotional depth but lacks overall cohesion and distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build in intensity, culminating in a climactic emotional peak at track five before shifting to a more reflective tone.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create depth, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the confessional quality of the lyrics.
- The instrumentation varies from stripped-down arrangements to fuller orchestrations, with strings and piano appearing prominently in the latter half.
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- introspective emotional reflections
- short, impactful listening sessions
- heartfelt storytelling journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- I've Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 1) marks Teddy Swims' debut full-length album, following a series of successful EPs that showcased his powerful vocal prowess. By 2023, he had built a substantial online presence and fanbase through viral covers and singles, positioning him as an emerging artist in the country and soul scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leon Bridges· Anderson .Paak· H.E.R.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Some Things I’ll Never Know
The bridge shifts perspective to address unanswered questions directly, creating a moment of raw introspection.
This structural choice deepens the emotional weight of the song, allowing listeners to connect with the uncertainty that often accompanies personal reflection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Some Things I’ll Never Know 4:02
- 2 Lose Control 3:31
- 3 What More Can I Say 2:21
- 4 The Door 3:33
- 5 Goodbye’s Been Good to You 2:45
- 6 Last Communion 3:37
- 7 You Still Get to Me 3:28
- 8 Suitcase 2:49
- 9 Flame 2:25
- 10 Evergreen 2:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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