Not the Tremblin' Kind
Laura Cantrell · 2000
44 min · 12 tracks · country music
A tender blend of classic country and folk, rich with storytelling and melodic intimacy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Not the Tremblin' Kind — The opening track sets the tone with its reflective lyrics and smooth melodies, encapsulating Cantrell's ability to merge personal narrative with broader themes of resilience.
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Queen of the Coast — This song showcases Cantrell's knack for vivid imagery, transporting listeners to coastal landscapes while exploring feelings of longing and nostalgia.
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The Whiskey Makes You Sweeter — With its clever wordplay and catchy refrain, this track exemplifies Cantrell's skill in blending humor with heartfelt emotion, making it a standout on the album.
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 intimate performances, establishing Cantrell's voice in alt-country.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a steady mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a more somber tone with its slower tempo.
- Several tracks incorporate storytelling elements in their lyrics, often reflecting on personal experiences and emotions.
- 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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7/10
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
- tender storytelling with melodic intimacy
- quiet moments for reflective listening
- short tracks with emotional depth
- gentle melodies for late-night solitude
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy, upbeat music
- want complex, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, Not the Tremblin' Kind was Laura Cantrell's debut album, establishing her as a significant voice in the alt-country scene. At this point, she had been gaining attention through local performances and radio play, setting the stage for her subsequent albums.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neko Case· Rosanne Cash· Kacey Musgraves
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Not the Tremblin' Kind 3:37
- 2 Little Bit of You 4:18
- 3 Queen of the Coast 4:58
- 4 Pile of Woe 3:33
- 5 Two Seconds 3:58
- 6 Churches Off the Interstate 2:58
- 7 The Whiskey Makes You Sweeter 5:06
- 8 Do You Ever Think of Me 2:42
- 9 Big Wheel 2:28
- 10 My Heart Goes Out to You 4:06
- 11 Somewhere, Some Night 3:23
- 12 The Way It Is 3:48
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