What makes Kerosene by Miranda Lambert notable?

The album was well-received by critics and debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. It includes the hit title track 'Kerosene', which received significant airplay and helped Lambert gain recognition as a leading figure in modern country music. Kerosene is Miranda Lambert's debut album, released in 2005 when she was just starting to make her mark in country music following her stint on 'Nashville Star'. This album established her as a formidable new voice in the genre, showcasing her songwriting skills and vocal prowess.

How many songs are on Kerosene?

Kerosene has 2 tracks, running approximately 3 minutes.

Kerosene

Miranda Lambert · 2005

3 min · 2 tracks · country music

A fiery blend of assertive vocals and traditional country instrumentation, underscoring themes of heartbreak and resilience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Kerosene — The title track encapsulates the album's fiery spirit with its themes of anger and empowerment, serving as an anthem for those feeling wronged.
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New Strings — This song showcases Lambert's reflective lyricism and ability to weave personal experiences into relatable narratives, marking a pivotal moment in her songwriting career.
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Bring Me Down — With its raw emotional delivery, this track highlights Lambert's vocal strength while addressing themes of vulnerability and resilience against criticism.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100

Foothills

Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

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: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Kerosene 3:22
2 Suggested Call-Out Research Hook 0:13

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