Lone Justice
Lone Justice · 1985
36 min · 10 tracks · country rock
A vibrant fusion of country rock and heartfelt storytelling that captures the spirit of 1980s Americana.
Top tracks — play these first
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Don't Toss Us Away — This track exemplifies the band's ability to merge poignant lyrics with an infectious melody, showcasing their emotional range and musical craftsmanship.
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East of Eden — Opening the album with its driving rhythm and vivid imagery, this song sets the tone for the band's exploration of personal and societal themes.
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Sweet, Sweet Baby (I’m Falling) — This track highlights the band's versatility, featuring a soulful vocal performance that captures both vulnerability and longing in its narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic performances with heartfelt storytelling, marking a solid debut in the alt-country scene.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a driving rhythm section that sets a high-energy tone, while the fourth track introduces a slower tempo with a prominent vocal performance.
- Several songs incorporate layered harmonies and call-and-response vocals, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact.
- The album closes with two tracks that gradually decrease in tempo, creating a reflective mood as it concludes.
- 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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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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 East of Eden 2:36
- 2 After the Flood 3:40
- 3 Ways to Be Wicked 3:28
- 4 Don't Toss Us Away 4:19
- 5 Working Late 2:45
- 6 Sweet, Sweet Baby (I’m Falling) 4:12
- 7 Pass It On 3:40
- 8 Wait ’til We Get Home 3:18
- 9 Soap, Soup and Salvation 4:04
- 10 You Are the Light 4:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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