Lady Like
Ingrid Andress · 2020
26 min · 8 tracks · folk music
A blend of contemporary country and folk sounds, layered with candid lyrics and a strong sense of personal narrative.
Top tracks — play these first
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More Hearts Than Mine — This track combines heartfelt storytelling with a catchy melody, highlighting the emotional complexities of love and family dynamics.
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Bad Advice — With its clever lyrics and infectious energy, this song critiques the unsolicited opinions often given to women about relationships, showcasing Andress's wit.
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Lady Like — The title track encapsulates the album's core themes of empowerment and self-acceptance, framed through a blend of vulnerability and strength.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines personal storytelling with strong melodies, creating an engaging yet familiar sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a mid-tempo track that sets a conversational tone, followed by a gradual build in emotional intensity across the first half.
- The final track closes with a reflective tone, contrasting the more upbeat songs earlier in the sequence, creating a sense of resolution.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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 sing-alongs
- candid reflections on relationships
- for casual gatherings
- short bursts of relatable storytelling
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy tracks
- seek long immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Ingrid Andress released 'Lady Like' as her debut studio album in January 2020, following the success of her breakout single 'More Hearts Than Mine.' This project marked a significant milestone in her career, establishing her voice in the country music genre and showcasing her songwriting prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kacey Musgraves· Brandi Carlile· Maggie Rogers
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Lady Like
The chorus emphasizes breaking stereotypes while simultaneously embracing femininity, creating a powerful anthem for self-identity.
By juxtaposing traditional expectations with personal authenticity, this moment challenges societal norms surrounding gender roles.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bad Advice 3:27
- 2 Both 3:23
- 3 We’re Not Friends 3:12
- 4 The Stranger 3:11
- 5 Anything but Love 3:32
- 6 More Hearts Than Mine 3:34
- 7 Life of the Party 2:56
- 8 Lady Like 3:14
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