Little Acts of Treason
Carlene Carter · 1995
45 min · 13 tracks · country music
A blend of heartfelt storytelling and melodic country sensibilities, tinged with echoes of folk and rock influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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Little Acts of Treason — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of love and betrayal with poignant lyrics and an engaging melody, demonstrating Carter's storytelling ability.
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Hurricane — This opening track sets an emotional tone for the album, blending vivid imagery with powerful vocal delivery that draws listeners into Carter's world.
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He Will Be Mine — With its infectious rhythm and compelling narrative about longing and desire, this track stands out as a highlight of Carter's lyrical craft.
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Loose Talk — A cover of a classic country song, Carter's rendition brings a fresh perspective while showcasing her vocal versatility and deep connection to the genre’s roots.
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 varied instrumentation, though it lacks a strong cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and instrumentation.
- Several tracks feature layered harmonies that enhance the storytelling aspect of the lyrics.
- The album includes both original compositions and covers, with a notable shift in mood between the upbeat and reflective songs.
- 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
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 storytelling
- heartfelt moments of connection
- background warmth for relaxation
- sing-along participation with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seeking intense emotional highs
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, Little Acts of Treason was Carlene Carter's fifth studio album, following her critically acclaimed record, Little Love Letters. At this point in her career, she was navigating a shift back to her roots in traditional country music after exploring a more pop-oriented sound in the early '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rosanne Cash· Emmylou Harris· Kacey Musgraves
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hurricane 3:11
- 2 Love Like This 3:21
- 3 Little Acts of Treason 3:48
- 4 He Will Be Mine 3:15
- 5 Come Here You 4:48
- 6 Change 4:40
- 7 The Lucky Ones 4:01
- 8 All Night Long 3:48
- 9 You'll Be the One 4:30
- 10 Loose Talk 2:42
- 11 Go Wild 3:14
- 12 The Winding Stream 3:22
- 13 Come Here You (reprise) 1:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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