New Boots
Wallis Bird · 2009
53 min · 12 tracks · folk music
A vibrant blend of folk rock and punk energy, infused with heartfelt storytelling and dynamic instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Can Opener — Opening the album with a punchy rhythm and powerful vocals, this track sets the tone for Bird's energetic style and lyrical depth.
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Travelling Bird — This song highlights Bird's knack for storytelling through vivid imagery, reflecting themes of freedom and wanderlust that resonate throughout the album.
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When We Kissed, the World Fell in Love! — The infectious chorus and upbeat tempo make this track a standout moment that encapsulates the album's spirit of joy and connection.
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Berlin — A more introspective piece on the album, it showcases Bird's emotional range and ability to convey vulnerability through her songwriting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and energetic performances but lacks a fully cohesive flow throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, moving from quiet verses to explosive choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- 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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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 mid-tempo flow throughout
- soaring vocals for emotional uplift
- great for reflective road trips
- engaging melodies for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- seek purely instrumental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, New Boots is Wallis Bird's second studio album, following her self-titled debut. At this point in her career, Bird was establishing herself as a formidable live performer and songwriter, building on the critical acclaim received from her first album. This release showcased her evolving sound and cemented her presence in the Irish music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Laura Marling· Lianne La Havas· Brandi Carlile
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Can Opener 4:13
- 2 Travelling Bird 4:42
- 3 To My Bones 4:41
- 4 Meal of Convenience 2:19
- 5 Made of Sugar 3:13
- 6 An Idea About Mary 4:14
- 7 When We Kissed, the World Fell in Love! 3:08
- 8 LaLaLand 4:09
- 9 Berlin 2:47
- 10 Measuring Cities 5:19
- 11 Your Morning Dream 7:19
- 12 Yer Daddy (live) 7:44
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