Released 10 years ago
Midwest Farmer's Daughter
Margo Price · 2016
38 min · 10 tracks · country music
A blend of earnest storytelling and honky-tonk grooves that evokes the struggles and triumphs of rural life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hands of Time — The opening track sets the tone with its reflective lyrics about the passage of time, showcasing Price's soulful vocals and narrative style.
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Tennessee Song — This track highlights Price's ability to weave vivid imagery with personal storytelling, capturing the essence of longing for home.
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Hurtin’ (on the Bottle) — A raw and honest ballad that addresses heartbreak and coping through substance use, it exemplifies the album's emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines strong storytelling with traditional country instrumentation, making it both relatable and distinctive.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a slow tempo and builds into more upbeat rhythms by the third track, creating a dynamic shift in energy.
- Several tracks feature prominent pedal steel guitar, which adds a traditional country texture to the arrangements.
- Lyrics often reflect personal narratives and rural themes, with storytelling elements woven throughout each song.
- 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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7/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- heartfelt storytelling in every track
- for reflective road trips
- emotionally resonant with rural themes
- easygoing pace for casual listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy dance tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Margo Price's debut album in 2016, Midwest Farmer's Daughter marked her arrival on the country music scene after years of honing her craft. The album came after a challenging period of personal and professional setbacks, including a divorce and financial difficulties, making its themes of resilience particularly poignant.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brandi Carlile· Kacey Musgraves· Sturgill Simpson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hands of Time 6:09
- 2 About to Find Out 3:12
- 3 Tennessee Song 4:40
- 4 Since You Put Me Down 4:52
- 5 Four Years of Chances 4:33
- 6 This Town Gets Around 2:55
- 7 How the Mighty Have Fallen 3:11
- 8 Weekender 4:40
- 9 Hurtin’ (on the Bottle) 4:12
- 10 World’s Greatest Lover
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