Rubberband cover

Rubberband

Charlie Worsham · 2013

40 min · 11 tracks · country music

A blend of contemporary country and heartfelt storytelling, infused with vibrant melodies and an earnest vocal delivery.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Could It Be — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy hook and introspective lyrics, highlighting Worsham's songwriting prowess.
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    Mississippi in July — A vivid narrative wrapped in warm instrumentation, this song captures a nostalgic essence that resonates well with listeners familiar with Southern landscapes.
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    How I Learned to Pray — This track stands out for its emotional depth, exploring themes of faith and personal growth against a backdrop of poignant melodies.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and production but doesn't significantly stand out in the country genre.

What we noticed

  • Several songs incorporate storytelling elements, with lyrics that paint vivid pictures of personal experiences and emotions.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Could It Be 3:24
  • 2 Want Me Too 3:38
  • 3 Young to See 3:14
  • 4 Trouble Is 3:43
  • 5 Rubberband 3:20
  • 6 How I Learned to Pray 4:20
  • 7 Tools of the Trade 4:05
  • 8 Mississippi in July 3:56
  • 9 Break What's Broken 3:30
  • 10 Someone Like Me 3:43
  • 11 Love Don't Die Easy 3:32

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