Kerosene
Miranda Lambert · 2005
46 min · 12 tracks · country music
A fiery blend of traditional country twang and modern storytelling, igniting themes of heartbreak and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kerosene Start here — The title track encapsulates Lambert's fiery spirit, combining vivid imagery with a narrative about burning bridges and moving on from toxic relationships.
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Greyhound Bound for Nowhere — This track poignantly reflects themes of longing and escape, showcasing Lambert's storytelling prowess through rich character development and emotional depth.
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Me and Charlie Talking — With its nostalgic narrative about youthful love and memories, this song highlights Lambert's ability to weave personal experiences into relatable storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and a mix of tempos, establishing Lambert's voice in country music.
What we noticed
- The first track, 'Kerosene,' opens with a driving beat and aggressive vocals, setting a fiery tone that persists through the album.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, creating a reflective conclusion to the album's narrative.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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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
Significant within its genre. 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
- fiery storytelling moments
- reflective journey through emotions
- steady pacing with dynamic shifts
- engaging narratives and themes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This debut album established Miranda Lambert's reputation in country music.
- Career context
- Kerosene is Miranda Lambert's debut album, released in 2005 when she was just starting to make her mark on the country music scene. Following her appearance on 'Nashville Star,' this album established her as a formidable new voice in the genre, showcasing her unique blend of vulnerability and grit.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kacey Musgraves· Carrie Underwood· Ashley Monroe
Tracklist
- 1 Kerosene Start here 3:05
- 2 What About Georgia? 3:25
- 3 Greyhound Bound for Nowhere 4:23
- 4 New Strings 3:50
- 5 I Can’t Be Bothered 3:20
- 6 Bring Me Down 4:15
- 7 Me and Charlie Talking 4:11
- 8 I Wanna Die 3:46
- 9 Love Is Looking for You 3:52
- 10 Mama, I’m Alright 4:07
- 11 There’s a Wall 4:15
- 12 Love Your Memory 3:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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