Released 20 years ago
Reasons Why: The Very Best
Nickel Creek · 2006
92 min · 21 tracks · country music
Intricate harmonies and virtuosic instrumentation intertwine, crafting a rich tapestry that transcends traditional bluegrass boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Lighthouse’s Tale — This track exemplifies Nickel Creek's narrative prowess, weaving a poignant story through its lyrics while showcasing their signature harmonies and dynamic instrumentation.
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When You Come Back Down — A hauntingly beautiful ballad that reveals the band's emotional depth and lyrical introspection, making it a standout representation of their sound.
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Jealous of the Moon — This song features intricate musical arrangements and clever lyrical play, demonstrating Nickel Creek's ability to blend traditional bluegrass with contemporary sensibilities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends original and live tracks, showcasing Nickel Creek's evolution while maintaining a cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- Several tracks include live recordings that introduce audience interaction, altering the dynamic compared to studio versions.
- 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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4/10
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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When You Come Back Down
The narrative shifts from longing to acceptance as the speaker reflects on missed opportunities while expressing hope for reunion.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Lighthouse’s Tale 5:00
- 2 Out of the Woods 5:20
- 3 When in Rome 4:15
- 4 Helena 4:40
- 5 Smoothie Song 3:19
- 6 Somebody More Like You 2:58
- 7 Reasons Why 4:07
- 8 Can’t Complain 5:31
- 9 I Should’ve Known Better 4:26
- 10 This Side 3:34
- 11 Jealous of the Moon 4:40
- 12 When You Come Back Down 3:52
- 13 You Don’t Have to Move That Mountain (live) 3:51
- 14 The Fox (live) 9:19
Disc 2
- 1 Reasons Why 3:48
- 2 When You Come Back Down 3:57
- 3 The Lighthouse’s Tale 4:01
- 4 This Side 3:39
- 5 Speak 4:22
- 6 Smoothie Song 3:45
- 7 When in Rome 3:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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