Laps Around the Sun
Chris Lane · 2018
45 min · 14 tracks · country music
A sun-soaked blend of modern country melodies and relatable storytelling, reflecting youthful love and carefree moments.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Don’t Know About You — This track encapsulates the playful exploration of new relationships, blending catchy hooks with relatable lyrics about romance and spontaneity.
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Take Back Home Girl — Featuring Tori Kelly, this duet stands out for its infectious chorus and charming narrative about returning to familiar love amidst life's changes.
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Fishin’ — With its laid-back vibe and vivid imagery, this song captures the essence of summer escapism while celebrating simple pleasures.
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 territory for contemporary country.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of upbeat tempos in the first half, with tracks like 'I Don’t Know About You' and 'Take Back Home Girl' driving the energy.
- The lyrics often revolve around themes of youthful love and carefree moments, with relatable storytelling evident in tracks like 'Fishin’' and 'Drunk People'.
- The final three tracks slow down the tempo, providing a reflective conclusion to the album's narrative arc.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- catchy sing-along choruses
- upbeat tracks for social gatherings
- lighthearted storytelling with charm
- easygoing afternoon road trip vibes
- quick bursts of fun energy
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of deep introspection
- prefer slow, atmospheric sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2018, Laps Around the Sun is Chris Lane's second studio album, following his debut, Girl Problems. The album marks a period of growth for Lane, showcasing his evolution in sound and lyrical depth after gaining recognition with earlier hits.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Michael Ray· Kane Brown· Brett Young
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Take Back Home Girl 3:32
- 2 Fishin’ 2:42
- 3 Drunk People 3:17
- 4 I Don’t Know About You 3:27
- 5 Laps Around the Sun 3:32
- 6 Bad Girl 3:32
- 7 New Phone, Who’s This 2:44
- 8 All the Right Problems 2:52
- 9 Life Goes On 3:27
- 10 Sun Kiss You 3:00
- 11 Number One 3:42
- 12 Old Flame 2:49
- 13 Without You 3:14
- 14 Hero 3:51
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