Rough Side Out
Alan Doyle · 2020
23 min · 7 tracks · folk rock
A vibrant blend of folk rock anthems and heartfelt ballads that celebrate love and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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What the Whisky Won’t Do — This track encapsulates the album's themes of coping and resilience through vivid storytelling and a catchy melody that invites sing-alongs.
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We’re Gonna Love Tonight — As the opening track, it sets the tone for the album with its infectious energy and optimistic message about love and connection.
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It’s OK — The emotional core of the album, this song offers comfort and reassurance through its reflective lyrics and soothing arrangement, showcasing Doyle's vocal strength.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases solid songwriting and craftsmanship but remains within familiar folk rock territory.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain an upbeat tempo, while the following tracks gradually introduce slower ballads, creating a dynamic shift in energy.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that build on the folk rock tradition, particularly in the choruses.
- The lyrics often reflect themes of love and resilience, with a narrative style that invites listener engagement.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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It's OK
The bridge shifts to an empowering affirmation that encourages embracing vulnerability rather than hiding from it.
This structural choice emphasizes a turning point in the narrative, transforming despair into hope with a more assertive tone.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We’re Gonna Love Tonight 3:06
- 2 We Don’t Wanna Go Home 3:12
- 3 What the Whisky Won’t Do 3:09
- 4 Anywhere You Wanna Go 3:22
- 5 It’s OK 3:34
- 6 Paper in Fire 3:33
- 7 I Gotta Go 3:50
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