Meet Glen Campbell
Glen Campbell · 2008
48 min · 15 tracks · country music
A reflective blend of folk and country, showcasing Campbell's timeless voice on both new interpretations and beloved classics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) — This cover captures a bittersweet nostalgia that resonates deeply with listeners, allowing Campbell to reinterpret a contemporary classic with his signature warmth.
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Sing — Opening the album with an uplifting anthem, this track sets a tone of resilience and hope, reflecting Campbell’s personal journey at the time.
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Gentle on My Mind (2008 remix) — The revisited version of this iconic song showcases Campbell's timeless vocal prowess while inviting listeners to reflect on the passage of time and memory.
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Grow Old With Me — This poignant ballad embodies themes of love and companionship, resonating with the album's overarching narrative of life's fleeting moments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends new interpretations with remixes, showcasing Campbell's voice but lacks strong cohesion in its flow.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features new interpretations of classic songs, while the second half includes remixed versions of his earlier hits.
- Each track is characterized by a stripped-down arrangement that emphasizes Campbell's vocal delivery and emotional expression.
- Several tracks incorporate subtle instrumental backing, allowing for moments of quiet reflection between vocal lines.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
- steady reflective listening sessions
- heartfelt emotional resonance
- consistent pacing throughout album
- introspective late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows Campbell's continued artistry and emotional depth in later years.
- Career context
- By the time 'Meet Glen Campbell' was released in 2008, Glen Campbell was in a period of resurgence, following his diagnosis with Alzheimer's disease. This album served as a poignant reminder of his legacy, featuring both new tracks and remixed versions of his classic hits, marking a significant moment in his career as he embraced vulnerability through music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jimmy Webb· John Denver· The Mamas & the Papas
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sing 3:45
- 2 Walls 3:31
- 3 Angel Dream 2:29
- 4 Times Like These 3:28
- 5 These Days 3:29
- 6 Sadly, Beautiful 3:20
- 7 All I Want Is You 4:15
- 8 Jesus 3:10
- 9 Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) 2:35
- 10 Grow Old With Me 3:39
- 11 Gentle on My Mind (2008 remix) 2:55
- 12 By the Time I Get to Phoenix (2008 remix) 2:50
- 13 Wichita Lineman (2008 remix) 3:09
- 14 Galveston (2008 remix) 2:46
- 15 Rhinestone Cowboy (2008 remix) 3:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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