Love Like Crazy cover

Love Like Crazy

Lee Brice · 2010

43 min · 12 tracks · country music

A heartfelt blend of traditional country storytelling with modern production, capturing the essence of love and small-town life.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Love Like Crazy — This track encapsulates the album's core themes of enduring love and commitment, resonating deeply with listeners through its relatable lyrics and catchy melody.
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    Some Things — This song showcases Brice's storytelling ability, detailing the bittersweet nature of relationships and highlighting emotional nuances that many can identify with.
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    Picture of Me — Opening the album, this track sets a reflective tone as it explores personal identity and legacy, establishing Brice's introspective lyrical style.
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    Falling Apart Together — This poignant ballad captures the complexity of love during difficult times, illustrating Brice's capacity to convey vulnerability through his music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

49 /100
Foothills
Higher than 22% of albums we've rated

The album blends traditional storytelling with modern production but doesn't stand out significantly in its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of acoustic guitar and piano, with most tracks maintaining a mid-tempo pace.
  • Several songs employ a narrative structure, telling stories about love and small-town life, particularly in the title track.
  • The last three tracks gradually shift to more reflective themes, creating a sense of closure as the album concludes.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 sing-alongs
  • heartfelt storytelling moments
  • relatable themes of love
  • for casual gatherings
  • ideal for road trip vibes

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking experimental soundscapes
  • prefer fast-paced tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, 'Love Like Crazy' marked Lee Brice's breakthrough album after several years of songwriting and performing as a lesser-known artist. This project solidified his presence in the country music scene, particularly following his previous EP that laid the groundwork for his emerging career.
Stylistic neighbors
Justin Moore· Jake Owen· Brantley Gilbert

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Picture of Me 4:31
  • 2 Love Like Crazy 3:37
  • 3 Some Things 3:04
  • 4 Power of a Woman 3:40
  • 5 Beautiful Every Time 3:30
  • 6 She Ain't Right 3:12
  • 7 Falling Apart Together 3:45
  • 8 Sumter County Friday Night 3:55
  • 9 Carolina Boys 3:49
  • 10 Four on the Floor 3:30
  • 11 These Last Few Days 3:47
  • 12 Happy Endings 3:39

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