Jellycream
Doyle Bramhall II · 1999
53 min · 13 tracks · blues
A blend of Americana and blues with soulful melodies that evoke a sense of longing and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Wanna Be — This track opens the album with infectious energy, showcasing Bramhall's ability to blend catchy melodies with heartfelt lyrics that set the tone for the rest of the record.
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Day Come Down — With its reflective lyrics and melodic structure, this song captures the essence of longing, demonstrating Bramhall’s knack for storytelling through music.
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Chasin’ the Sun — This track stands out for its uplifting spirit and intricate guitar work, highlighting Bramhall's dual talents as a songwriter and musician while encapsulating themes of hope.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends blues and Americana with strong songwriting and skilled guitar work, establishing Bramhall's identity.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Several tracks feature extended guitar solos that showcase Bramhall's technical skill and improvisational style.
- The lyrics across the album often employ vivid imagery and personal storytelling, creating a narrative thread that connects many of the songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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 I Wanna Be 3:50
- 2 Day Come Down 3:57
- 3 Marry You 4:21
- 4 Snakecharmer 4:28
- 5 Who I Am 3:47
- 6 Away We Go Away 4:18
- 7 Close to Heaven 4:23
- 8 I’m the One 3:31
- 9 Baby’s Gone 4:02
- 10 I’m Leavin’ 4:54
- 11 Chasin’ the Sun 4:15
- 12 I Will Remember 4:24
- 13 Chariot 3:24
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