Released 20 years ago
Out There
Eleanor McEvoy · 2006
49 min · 15 tracks · rock music
A blend of introspective lyrics and melodic rock, textured with Eleanor McEvoy's emotive vocals and intricate arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Non Smoking Single Female — Opening the album with sharp wit, this track sets a tone of candid self-reflection while exploring themes of modern dating and identity.
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Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) — This cover showcases McEvoy's ability to imbue classic material with fresh emotion, making it resonate within contemporary environmental discussions.
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Three Nights in November — A haunting ballad that highlights McEvoy's storytelling prowess, weaving imagery of longing and nostalgia into its melodic structure.
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 emotive vocals but lacks a cohesive flow throughout its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a reflective atmosphere.
- Eleanor McEvoy's vocal delivery varies from soft and intimate to powerful and soaring, particularly evident in her rendition of 'Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)'.
- Several tracks incorporate layered instrumentation, with strings and subtle harmonies enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 pacing with emotional depth
- introspective moments for reflection
- melodic storytelling through lyrics
- consistent flow with resolution
- captivating vocals driving engagement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
- want standalone hits over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Out There is Eleanor McEvoy's fourth studio album, released in 2006 after her critically acclaimed album, Yola. This period marked a time of artistic exploration for McEvoy, where she further honed her songwriting skills and embraced a more diverse sound than her earlier folk-oriented works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mary Chapin Carpenter· Nina Nastasia· Lucinda Williams
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Quote I Love You Unquote
The narrative shifts from hopeful declarations to a stark realization of unreciprocated feelings as the song progresses.
This transition reveals the complexity of love and communication, highlighting how intentions can be misinterpreted.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Non Smoking Single Female 3:20
- 2 To Sweep Away a Fool 3:31
- 3 Wrong So Wrong 2:09
- 4 Little Look 3:21
- 5 Vigeland’s Dream 3:47
- 6 Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) 3:26
- 7 Quote I Love You Unquote 4:30
- 8 So Much Trouble 3:56
- 9 Three Nights in November 4:30
- 10 Suffer So Well 4:29
- 11 The Way You Wear Your Troubles 2:21
- 12 (When You) Smile 3:24
- 13 Fields of Dublin 4 3:38
- 14 Interlude - Iberius 0:50
- 15 Roll Um Easy 2:32
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