Monovision
Ray LaMontagne · 2020
45 min · 10 tracks · folk music
A warm blend of folk melodies and introspective lyrics, evoking a sense of personal reflection and connection to nature.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Was Born to Love You — This track encapsulates LaMontagne's heartfelt vocal delivery and poignant songwriting, creating a timeless love ballad that's both personal and universal.
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Strong Enough — With its empowering message and soulful instrumentation, this song stands out as a declaration of resilience, reflecting LaMontagne's growth as an artist.
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Roll Me Mama, Roll Me Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its playful yet reflective spirit, showcasing LaMontagne's ability to blend warmth with a sense of longing.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's lyrical depth and warm arrangements create an intimate experience, though it follows familiar folk structures.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a reflective atmosphere.
- Several tracks feature layered instrumentation, with acoustic guitar and strings weaving together to enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The lyrics often employ vivid imagery related to nature and personal experiences, creating a strong sense of intimacy and connection.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- introspective sound for solitude
- nostalgic vibes for quiet evenings
- heartfelt melodies for gentle mornings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued artistic vitality and depth in LaMontagne's sound.
- Themes
- nature-infused introspection· personal resilience
- Career context
- Released in 2020, Monovision is Ray LaMontagne's seventh studio album, following the critically acclaimed Ouroboros. At this point in his career, LaMontagne continued to refine his signature sound while exploring new themes of love and self-discovery, marking a deepening of his artistic vision.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Iron & Wine· Damien Rice· Nick Drake
Tracklist
- 1 Roll Me Mama, Roll Me Start here 4:06
- 2 I Was Born to Love You 4:14
- 3 Strong Enough 3:36
- 4 Summer Clouds 4:25
- 5 We'll Make It Through 6:03
- 6 Misty Morning Rain 5:42
- 7 Rocky Mountain Healin' 4:17
- 8 Weeping Willow 3:24
- 9 Morning Comes Wearing Diamonds 4:00
- 10 Highway to the Sun 5:31
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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