Long Time Coming
Jonny Lang · 2003
57 min · 15 tracks · blues
A soulful blend of blues and rock, infused with heartfelt lyrics and dynamic guitar work that showcases emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Give Me Up Again — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy chorus and vibrant instrumentation, reflecting Lang's mastery of blending rock with blues elements.
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Beautiful One — This song stands out for its poignant lyrics and emotional delivery, highlighting Lang's ability to convey vulnerability through his music.
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Dying to Live — With its introspective lyrics and powerful vocal performance, this track captures the album's overarching themes of struggle and hope, making it a compelling highlight.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Lang's blend of blues and rock, along with dynamic guitar work, creates a compelling yet familiar sound.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that showcase Lang's guitar skills, while the second half shifts to more introspective ballads.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the emotional engagement with the listener.
- The album closes with a cover of 'Livin’ for the City', which introduces a different rhythmic feel compared to the preceding tracks.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt reflections on love
- soulful grooves for relaxation
- captivating guitar-driven storytelling
- intimate moments of vulnerability
Maybe skip if you
- seeks high-energy dance tracks
- prefers instant gratification songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Long Time Coming' was released in 2003, Jonny Lang was transitioning from the success of his earlier albums, including the Grammy-nominated 'Lie to Me' from 1997. This album marked a return after a five-year hiatus, allowing Lang to explore deeper lyrical themes while retaining his signature blues-rock sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Bonamassa· Keb' Mo'· Susan Tedeschi
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Goodbye Letter
The writer delivers a heartfelt farewell, infusing raw emotion into every line while addressing unresolved feelings directly.
The shift from reflective nostalgia to direct address creates an intimate moment that deepens the emotional impact of the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Give Me Up Again 4:04
- 2 Red Light 3:44
- 3 Get What You Give 3:11
- 4 The One I Got 3:27
- 5 Touch 3:40
- 6 Beautiful One 3:23
- 7 If We Try 4:23
- 8 Goodbye Letter 3:57
- 9 Save Yourself 3:40
- 10 To Love Again 3:45
- 11 Happiness and Misery 3:21
- 12 Hide Your Love 4:51
- 13 Dying to Live 4:16
- 14 Long Time Coming 2:48
- 15 Livin’ for the City 4:45
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