One Moment More
Mindy Smith · 2004
48 min · 12 tracks · folk music
Mindy Smith's debut weaves heartfelt storytelling with tender melodies, capturing the essence of folk music's emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Come to Jesus — This track serves as the emotional centerpiece of the album, blending intimate lyrics with Smith's haunting vocals that invite introspection.
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Angel Doves — With its poignant narrative, this song explores themes of loss and hope, showcasing Smith's storytelling prowess and melodic sensibility.
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Jolene — Smith's rendition of Jolene pays homage to Dolly Parton's classic while infusing it with a fresh vulnerability that highlights her unique vocal interpretation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Mindy Smith's debut showcases strong storytelling and melodies, though it lacks some cohesion in pacing.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm.
- Several songs employ a narrative structure, with lyrics that tell a story across verses rather than relying on repetitive choruses.
- The album closes with a cover of 'Jolene', which shifts the mood and tempo compared to the preceding tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with emotional depth
- heartfelt storytelling throughout tracks
- for reflective afternoon moments
- climactic build towards final track
Maybe skip if you
- seeks fast-paced excitement
- prefers standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, One Moment More marks Mindy Smith's debut album, following her breakout success on the reality show 'The Nashville Star'. This album established her as a prominent voice in contemporary folk music and showcased her distinct blend of country and singer-songwriter influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sarah Jarosz· Brandi Carlile· Neko Case
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Come to Jesus 4:13
- 2 Falling 3:35
- 3 Raggedy Ann 4:54
- 4 Fighting for It All 3:19
- 5 Train Song 3:22
- 6 It's Amazing 3:40
- 7 Angel Doves 3:56
- 8 Down in Flames 4:11
- 9 Hurricane 3:32
- 10 Hard to Know 3:06
- 11 One Moment More 3:47
- 12 Jolene 6:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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