Nashville Obsolete
David Rawlings · 2015
44 min · 7 tracks · bluegrass music
A haunting blend of bluegrass and folk, rooted in storytelling and rich acoustic textures that evoke a sense of nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Weekend — This track opens the album with a melodic simplicity that sets the tone for the introspective journey ahead, showcasing Rawlings' narrative strength.
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Short Haired Woman Blues — With its catchy rhythm and sharp lyrics, this song exemplifies Rawlings' ability to blend traditional blues influences with contemporary storytelling.
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Pilgrim (You Can’t Go Home) — This closing track features poignant reflections on nostalgia and belonging, encapsulating the album's overarching themes while leaving a lasting emotional impact.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's storytelling and acoustic textures create a strong sense of place and mood.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of acoustic instrumentation, with guitar, banjo, and mandolin creating a rich texture throughout.
- Each track maintains a narrative focus, with lyrics that tell distinct stories rather than relying on abstract themes.
- The tempo varies slightly across the tracks, but the overall feel remains reflective and subdued, contributing to a cohesive mood.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Pilgrim (You Can’t Go Home)
The final verse shifts from personal reflection to a broader commentary on the passage of time, creating a sense of universality.
This transition allows listeners to connect their own experiences of change with the broader themes of the song, enhancing its emotional weight.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Weekend 5:29
- 2 Short Haired Woman Blues 6:43
- 3 The Trip 10:55
- 4 Bodysnatchers 5:56
- 5 The Last Pharaoh 3:37
- 6 Candy 4:10
- 7 Pilgrim (You Can’t Go Home) 7:57
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