Like a Rose
Ashley Monroe · 2013
31 min · 9 tracks · country music
A blend of traditional country storytelling and modern sensibilities wrapped in soulful melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Ain't Dolly (And You Ain't Porter) — This track cleverly references iconic country duos while asserting Monroe's individual artistry, blending humor with heartfelt sentiment.
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Two Weeks Late — With its poignant lyrics about loss and regret, this song captures Monroe's ability to convey deep emotional narratives within her music.
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Weed Instead of Roses — The song's playful yet honest exploration of love and coping mechanisms exemplifies Monroe's unique storytelling style and wit.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Monroe blends traditional and modern elements effectively, showcasing her songwriting but lacking strong cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a slow build, introducing Monroe's vocal style before transitioning into more upbeat tracks.
- Several songs incorporate traditional country instrumentation, such as steel guitar and fiddle, while maintaining a contemporary production aesthetic.
- The lyrics often employ vivid storytelling, with recurring themes of love and heartache that are common in country music.
- 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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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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- heartfelt storytelling with vulnerability
- short tracks for quick listening
- playful anthems for sing-alongs
- reflective moments for quiet times
Maybe skip if you
- seeking long immersive experiences
- prefer high-energy party vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2013, Like a Rose was Ashley Monroe's debut solo album after gaining recognition as part of the Pistol Annies. At this point in her career, she had already established herself as a talented songwriter, contributing to hits for other artists but was now stepping into the spotlight as a solo performer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brandy Clark· Kacey Musgraves· Maggie Rogers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Like a Rose 3:50
- 2 Two Weeks Late 3:48
- 3 Used 3:24
- 4 Weed Instead of Roses 3:19
- 5 You Got Me 3:11
- 6 The Morning After 4:23
- 7 Monroe Suede 2:33
- 8 She's Driving Me Out of Your Mind 3:18
- 9 You Ain't Dolly (And You Ain't Porter) 4:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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