Palomino
Miranda Lambert · 2022
50 min · 15 tracks · country music
A vibrant blend of traditional country storytelling and modern production, infused with Lambert's signature wit and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Actin’ Up Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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If I Was a Cowboy — This track stands out as a bold reimagining of gender roles in country music, flipping the narrative by envisioning a female perspective on cowboy life.
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Music City Queen — Celebrating the spirit of Nashville, this song encapsulates the joy and struggles of pursuing dreams in the music city, showcasing Lambert's storytelling prowess.
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Geraldene — With its catchy melody and relatable lyrics about resilience, this track highlights Lambert's knack for creating vivid characters and narratives within her songs.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends traditional and modern sounds effectively, though it doesn't fully break new ground in country music.
What we noticed
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, creating a reflective mood that contrasts with the album's earlier energy.
- 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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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
Significant within its genre. 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 mid-tempo sing-alongs
- playful nostalgia for past memories
- warm storytelling for gatherings
- easy listening on road trips
- inviting melodies for casual moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant hits
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and fresh themes in Lambert's established sound.
- Career context
- Released in April 2022, Palomino is Miranda Lambert's ninth studio album, following the acclaimed Wildcard from 2019. At this point in her career, Lambert had solidified her status as a leading figure in country music, continuing to evolve her sound while maintaining her lyrical authenticity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kacey Musgraves· Carrie Underwood· Ashley Monroe
Tracklist
- 1 Actin’ Up Start here 3:25
- 2 Scenes 2:54
- 3 In His Arms 2:39
- 4 Geraldene 3:01
- 5 Tourist 3:35
- 6 Music City Queen 3:19
- 7 Strange 3:31
- 8 Wandering Spirit 3:36
- 9 I’ll Be Lovin’ You 3:09
- 10 That’s What Makes the Jukebox Play 4:09
- 11 Country Money 3:19
- 12 If I Was a Cowboy 3:14
- 13 Waxahachie 3:29
- 14 Pursuit of Happiness 2:48
- 15 Carousel 4:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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