Love, Heartbreak, & Everything in Between
Tenille Arts · 2020
40 min · 12 tracks · folk music
A heartfelt blend of folk-infused melodies and candid storytelling that navigates the complexities of love and relationships.
Top tracks — play these first
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Somebody Like That — As the album's lead single, this track captures the excitement and uncertainty of new love with an infectious chorus that resonates widely.
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Right Guy Wrong Time — This song poignantly explores the theme of missed connections and timing in relationships, showcasing Arts' lyrical depth and emotional delivery.
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I Hate This — Through its raw vulnerability, this track effectively conveys the complexities of heartbreak, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting but lacks standout production elements and a cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that explore themes of love, while the second half shifts to more introspective ballads.
- Several songs incorporate layered harmonies and acoustic instrumentation, creating a warm, inviting sound.
- The lyrics often employ storytelling techniques, with vivid imagery and personal anecdotes that engage the listener.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 reflective mood
- heartfelt storytelling about love
- for introspective moments
- relatable lyrics for shared experiences
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification tracks
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 10, 2020, this album marked Tenille Arts' second studio effort and followed her breakthrough with the single 'Somebody Like That.' At this point in her career, Arts was gaining significant recognition in the country music scene, building on her previous success and establishing herself as a prominent voice in contemporary folk-infused country music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kacey Musgraves· Brandi Carlile· Maggie Rogers
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Missing You
The bridge reveals a sudden shift from reminiscing about joyful memories to confronting the pain of absence directly.
This transition emphasizes the duality of longing and heartache, deepening the emotional impact of the narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Somebody Like That 3:18
- 2 Slow It Down 3:23
- 3 Wild Love 3:48
- 4 Butterfly Effect 2:28
- 5 I Hate This 3:08
- 6 Nothing to See Here 3:17
- 7 Another Life 4:36
- 8 Right Guy Wrong Time 3:39
- 9 Call You Names 3:50
- 10 Missing You 2:57
- 11 Wouldn't You Like to Know 3:00
- 12 Everybody Knows Everybody 3:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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