May Your Kindness Remain
Courtney Marie Andrews · 2018
43 min · 10 tracks · folk music
A poignant blend of folk and indie pop that intertwines introspective lyrics with rich melodic landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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May Your Kindness Remain — The title track encapsulates the album's central theme of compassion, blending heartfelt lyrics with a haunting melody that lingers long after listening.
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Lift the Lonely from My Heart — This song stands out for its emotional depth, offering a raw reflection on loneliness paired with a delicate instrumental arrangement that enhances its vulnerability.
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Two Cold Nights in Buffalo — With vivid storytelling about hardship and connection, this track highlights Andrews' lyrical prowess while showcasing her ability to evoke powerful imagery through music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines rich melodies with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The opening track features a slow build with layered instrumentation that gradually introduces strings, creating an emotional atmosphere.
- Several tracks utilize a call-and-response vocal style, enhancing the thematic exploration of connection and empathy.
- The album's final track shifts to a more upbeat tempo, contrasting with the introspective nature of earlier songs, providing a sense of resolution.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- intimate storytelling through melodies
- heartfelt vocals for emotional connection
- tender exploration of resilience
- for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer standalone catchy singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Courtney Marie Andrews released May Your Kindness Remain in 2018, she was building on the momentum of her acclaimed album Honest Life from 2016. This third studio album further solidified her status as a significant voice in contemporary folk music, showcasing a maturation in her songwriting and production choices.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Phoebe Bridgers· Margaret Glaspy· Lucy Dacus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 May Your Kindness Remain 3:54
- 2 Lift the Lonely from My Heart 4:57
- 3 Two Cold Nights in Buffalo 3:28
- 4 Rough Around the Edges 4:11
- 5 Border 3:55
- 6 Took You Up 4:46
- 7 This House 4:03
- 8 Kindness of Strangers 3:30
- 9 I’ve Hurt Worse 4:14
- 10 Long Road Back to You 6:01
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