Real Men Cry
Lost Dogs · 2001
44 min · 13 tracks · alternative country
A heartfelt blend of Americana and alternative country that intertwines poignant storytelling with rich, melodic arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Real Men Cry — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of vulnerability and masculinity, delivering an introspective message through its engaging melody.
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The Gates of Eden — This track stands out for its reflective lyrics that explore existential themes, enhanced by intricate harmonies that showcase the band's vocal strengths.
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Dust on the Bible — A cover that reinterprets traditional themes with a modern sensibility, it highlights the band’s ability to blend classic influences with contemporary songwriting.
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 emotional depth, with cohesive pacing and varied arrangements.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and instrumentation.
- Several tracks incorporate layered harmonies that build on the lead vocals, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The album closes with a track that features a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of reflection.
- 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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8/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Real Men Cry
The bridge introduces a rare moment of emotional admission, breaking down preconceived notions of stoicism typically associated with masculinity.
This shift allows for a deeper exploration of societal expectations surrounding men’s emotions, subverting conventional stereotypes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Certain Love 2:58
- 2 The Gates of Eden 5:08
- 3 Real Men Cry 3:37
- 4 Three Legged Dog 2:10
- 5 When the Judgement Comes 2:40
- 6 In the Distance 4:24
- 7 The Great Divide 2:31
- 8 The Mark of Cain 3:35
- 9 Dust on the Bible 2:59
- 10 Wild Ride 3:35
- 11 Golden Dreams 4:51
- 12 No Shadow of Turning 2:34
- 13 Bonus Track 3:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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