Top tracks — play these first
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Time Spent in Los Angeles — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its vivid imagery of longing and nostalgia, encapsulating themes that resonate throughout the record.
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A Little Bit of Everything — This song combines catchy melodies with poignant reflections on life's complexities, showcasing Dawes' ability to weave relatable narratives into their music.
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Fire Away — The heartfelt delivery and lyrical exploration of vulnerability make this track a standout, illustrating the emotional core that drives much of 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 musicianship but follows familiar folk rock templates.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and dynamics.
- Several tracks incorporate layered harmonies that build gradually, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The album closes with 'A Little Bit of Everything', which combines multiple themes from earlier tracks into a reflective summary.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- nostalgic reflections on past choices
- introspective moments for quiet contemplation
- warm melodies for late-night listening
- satisfying journey through personal stories
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer high-energy party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Dawes' second studio album, Nothing Is Wrong followed their debut North Hills, which had garnered critical acclaim and established their sound. At this point in their career, Dawes was solidifying their reputation in the folk rock scene, building on their unique blend of Americana influences and introspective songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Lumineers· Fleet Foxes· Iron & Wine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Time Spent in Los Angeles 4:28
- 2 If I Wanted Someone 4:39
- 3 My Way Back Home 6:25
- 4 Coming Back to a Man 3:51
- 5 So Well 5:31
- 6 How Far We’ve Come 2:59
- 7 Fire Away 6:23
- 8 Moon in the Water 3:54
- 9 Million Dollar Bill 4:12
- 10 The Way You Laugh 3:48
- 11 A Little Bit of Everything 5:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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