Love Has Come for You
Steve Martin · 2013
36 min · 13 tracks · bluegrass music
A blend of whimsical storytelling and traditional bluegrass instrumentation creates an inviting and nostalgic sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Has Come for You — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of love and nostalgia while featuring a catchy melody that sticks with listeners.
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When You Get to Asheville — This song paints a vivid picture of the beauty of Asheville, using rich imagery and playful lyrics that reflect Martin's storytelling prowess.
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Get Along Stray Dog — With its upbeat tempo and humorous narrative, this track showcases Martin's knack for blending wit with traditional bluegrass sounds.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends storytelling with traditional bluegrass, showcasing strong musicianship but lacks a cohesive flow across all tracks.
What we noticed
- Several tracks employ a call-and-response structure, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the communal feel typical of bluegrass.
- The pacing varies, with some tracks maintaining a brisk tempo while others slow down for reflective storytelling, creating dynamic shifts in energy.
- 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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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
- whimsical storytelling with charm
- steady mid-tempo for relaxation
- joyful tunes for gatherings
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- easy background music for activities
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy intensity
- prefer longer, epic compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Love Has Come for You marked Steve Martin's return to music after a long hiatus from recording since his previous album in 2009. This album is particularly significant as it showcases his collaboration with the Steep Canyon Rangers, further solidifying his role as a serious musician rather than just a comedic performer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Punch Brothers· Chris Thile· Nickel Creek
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 When You Get to Asheville 3:16
- 2 Get Along Stray Dog 2:10
- 3 Love Has Come for You 3:10
- 4 Friend of Mine 2:37
- 5 Siamese Cat 2:58
- 6 Yes She Did 1:34
- 7 Sarah Jane and the Iron Mountain Baby 3:12
- 8 Fighter 2:40
- 9 King of Boys 2:52
- 10 Sun’s Gonna Shine 3:05
- 11 Who You Gonna Take? 2:41
- 12 Shawnee 2:29
- 13 Remember Me This Way 3:30
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