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Nothing But the Water

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals · 2005

49 min · 12 tracks · roots rock

A soulful blend of roots rock and blues, driven by potent vocals and gritty instrumentation that invites deep emotional connection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Toothbrush and My Table — This opening track sets the tone with its catchy melody and relatable lyrics about love and domesticity, showcasing Potter's vocal prowess.
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    Nothing but the Water, Part 1 — This song highlights Potter's ability to blend raw emotion with a spiritual quest, featuring a hauntingly beautiful arrangement that evolves into a powerful anthem in Part 2.
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    Treat Me Right — With its driving rhythm and assertive lyrics, this track captures the band's energetic live performance vibe, making it a standout example of their musical style.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends roots rock and blues, showcasing strong songwriting and musicianship.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with driving rhythms, while the second half transitions into slower, more introspective pieces.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Toothbrush and My Table 4:29
  • 2 Some Kind of Ride 3:45
  • 3 Ragged Company 4:54
  • 4 Left Behind 3:40
  • 5 Treat Me Right 4:25
  • 6 Sweet Hands 3:37
  • 7 Joey 5:16
  • 8 2:22 4:36
  • 9 All but One 4:48
  • 10 Below the Beams 1:33
  • 11 Nothing but the Water, Part 1 2:44
  • 12 Nothing but the Water, Part 2 5:16

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