Perfectly Imperfect at the Ryman
Margo Price · 2020
52 min · 11 tracks · country music
A vibrant blend of country and folk, infused with raw emotion and spirited performances that echo the intimacy of a live setting.
Top tracks — play these first
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A Little Pain (Waltz version) — This reimagined waltz version emphasizes the song's heartfelt vulnerability while offering a fresh perspective on the original arrangement.
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All American Made — The track serves as a poignant reflection on contemporary American life, blending social commentary with Price's signature storytelling style.
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Hurtin' (on the Bottle) Medley — This medley showcases Price's vocal range and ability to weave narratives together, highlighting both sorrow and resilience through its lyrical content.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases Margo Price's growth through live reinterpretations but lacks strong cohesion as a standalone work.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections, allowing for improvisation and interaction between musicians, enhancing the live feel.
- The setlist is sequenced to build momentum, with high-energy tracks followed by slower ballads, creating an emotional ebb and flow throughout the performance.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
- live spontaneity and raw emotion
- reflective moments for late nights
- cathartic storytelling through song
- intimate performances with heartfelt delivery
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer tightly structured tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, Perfectly Imperfect at the Ryman marks Margo Price's first live album, showcasing her growth as an artist since her breakthrough debut, Midwest Farmer's Daughter, in 2016. At this point, she had established herself as a significant voice in Americana and country music, known for her candid songwriting and powerful stage presence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brandi Carlile· Kacey Musgraves· Sturgill Simpson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Little Pain (Waltz version) 3:05
- 2 Weekender (Funk version) 4:45
- 3 Wild Women 3:12
- 4 Ain't Livin Long Like This 6:11
- 5 Revelations 4:13
- 6 Worthless Gold 4:52
- 7 Hurtin' (on the Bottle) Medley 6:14
- 8 Proud Mary 4:43
- 9 All American Made 7:46
- 10 Honey, We Can't Afford to Look This Cheap 4:31
- 11 World's Greatest Loser 3:02
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