Jet Black & Jealous
Eli Young Band · 2008
45 min · 12 tracks · country music
A vibrant blend of contemporary country sounds with heartfelt storytelling and catchy melodies that resonate deeply with personal experiences.
Top tracks — play these first
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When it Rains — This opening track showcases the band's signature blend of melancholy lyrics and catchy instrumentation, encapsulating their approach to storytelling in country music.
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Always the Love Songs — As one of the standout singles, this track blends relatable themes of nostalgia with a memorable chorus that helped boost the band's radio presence.
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Jet Black and Jealous — The title track combines an infectious melody with a narrative about jealousy that resonates with listeners, highlighting the band's songwriting prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but remains within familiar country music conventions.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate prominent guitar riffs and harmonies, creating a cohesive sound throughout the record.
- The lyrics often reflect personal experiences and storytelling, with recurring themes of love and relationships across multiple tracks.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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 mid-tempo road trip
- heartfelt stories for reflection
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- easygoing background for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy dance tracks
- prefer complex, experimental sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2008, Jet Black & Jealous marked the Eli Young Band's major label debut after years of independent releases. This album solidified their presence in the country music scene, coming after their self-titled EP in 2007 and setting the stage for their breakthrough success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Zac Brown Band· Lady A· Florida Georgia Line
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 When it Rains 4:14
- 2 Always the Love Songs 3:42
- 3 Radio Waves 3:57
- 4 Enough is Enough 3:12
- 5 Famous 3:35
- 6 Throw and Go 3:21
- 7 Guinevere 4:47
- 8 Get in the Car and Drive 3:41
- 9 Jet Black and Jealous 3:42
- 10 Mystery in the Making 4:44
- 11 How Should I Know 3:15
- 12 Home 3:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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