Lifeline
Iris DeMent · 2004
52 min · 13 tracks · country music
A soulful blend of traditional gospel hymns with Iris DeMent's hauntingly honest vocals and intimate storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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I’ve Got That Old Time Religion in My Heart — This opening track encapsulates the album's essence, merging heartfelt lyrics about faith with DeMent's evocative vocal delivery, setting the tone for the entire project.
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Blessed Assurance — DeMent's rendition breathes new life into this classic hymn, showcasing her ability to infuse personal interpretation into well-known spiritual themes.
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I Don’t Want to Get Adjusted (to This World) — This track blends social commentary with spiritual longing, highlighting DeMent's unique perspective as she navigates faith amid worldly challenges.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Lifeline showcases traditional gospel hymns with intimate storytelling, maintaining a cohesive and reflective atmosphere.
What we noticed
- The album consists entirely of traditional gospel hymns, each track featuring a simple arrangement that highlights DeMent's vocal delivery.
- DeMent's vocals are often accompanied by minimal instrumentation, allowing her storytelling and emotional expression to take center stage.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I’ve Got That Old Time Religion in My Heart 3:04
- 2 Blessed Assurance 6:26
- 3 Fill My Way With Love 3:02
- 4 Hide Thou Me 5:09
- 5 The Old Gospel Ship 3:10
- 6 Sweet Hour of Prayer 5:09
- 7 That Glad Reunion Day 2:10
- 8 Leaning on the Everlasting Arms 2:53
- 9 He Reached Down 4:12
- 10 Near the Cross 5:03
- 11 I Never Shall Forget the Day 2:42
- 12 I Don’t Want to Get Adjusted (to This World) 3:38
- 13 God Walks the Dark Hills 5:23
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