Lindeville
Ashley McBryde · 2022
33 min · 13 tracks · country music
A vibrant blend of storytelling and humor, weaving together the everyday lives of small-town characters through catchy melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Brenda Put Your Bra On — This opening track sets a playful tone, combining humor with a catchy melody that invites listeners into the world of Lindeville.
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Gospel Night at the Strip Club — This song juxtaposes sacred and secular themes, showcasing McBryde's knack for blending unexpected narratives with wit and poignancy.
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The Missed Connection Section of the Lindeville Gazette — Through its clever storytelling, this track embodies the album's theme of local lore and missed opportunities, making it a standout narrative piece.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong storytelling through varied melodies, though it remains within familiar country tropes.
What we noticed
- The album features a narrative structure where each song tells a distinct story, often focusing on small-town life and quirky characters.
- Several tracks incorporate humor and light-hearted themes, contrasting with more serious storytelling in others.
- The instrumentation varies between upbeat melodies and slower ballads, creating dynamic shifts in energy throughout the record.
- The last track serves as a reflective conclusion, tying together themes from previous songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short energetic storytelling bursts
- playful anecdotes about small-town life
- quick transitions between vibrant tracks
- sing-along moments with friends
Maybe skip if you
- slow-paced reflective listening
- long, drawn-out musical pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 30, 2022, 'Lindeville' is Ashley McBryde's follow-up to her critically acclaimed album 'Never Will.' This record showcases her growth as a songwriter, diving deeper into narrative-driven songs that highlight the quirks and challenges of small-town life.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brandy Clark· Kacey Musgraves· Maggie Rose
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Brenda Put Your Bra On 2:39
- 2 Jesus Jenny 2:32
- 3 Dandelion Diner 0:27
- 4 The Girl in the Picture 3:20
- 5 If These Dogs Could Talk 4:11
- 6 Play Ball 3:27
- 7 Ronnie’s Pawn Shop 0:31
- 8 The Missed Connection Section of the Lindeville Gazette 4:05
- 9 Gospel Night at the Strip Club 2:56
- 10 Forkem Family Funeral Home 0:31
- 11 When Will I Be Loved 2:06
- 12 Bonfire at Tina’s 3:40
- 13 Lindeville 3:17
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