Released 10 years ago
Shake These Walls
Tim Hicks · 2016
31 min · 10 tracks · country music
A vibrant blend of contemporary country sounds infused with heartfelt storytelling and anthemic choruses that invite listeners to sing along.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shake These Walls — The title track effectively captures the album's spirit with its infectious energy and relatable themes of resilience and celebration.
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Slow Burn — This song stands out for its slower tempo, allowing Hicks to showcase his vocal range while exploring themes of deepening relationships.
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Don't Make It a Love Song — With its playful lyrics and catchy melody, this track cleverly subverts traditional love song tropes, offering a fresh perspective on romance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features engaging songwriting and solid production but lacks standout depth or cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that sets a high-energy tone, followed by a series of mid-tempo songs that maintain a consistent groove.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, encouraging listener participation and creating anthemic moments.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo, providing a reflective contrast to the earlier upbeat songs.
- 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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5/10
- 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
- sing-along participation with friends
- steady mid-tempo listening experience
- relatable stories for everyday moments
- for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2016, 'Shake These Walls' marks Tim Hicks' third studio album following his successful sophomore release, '5:01.' By this time, Hicks had established himself in the Canadian country music scene and was building upon his previous commercial successes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dallas Smith· Brett Eldredge· Jordan Davis
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Don't Make It a Love Song
The chorus playfully shifts from romantic clichés to a more humorous take on relationships.
This clever pivot not only injects humor into the narrative but also distinguishes the song from typical romantic ballads.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shake These Walls 3:11
- 2 Slow Burn 3:08
- 3 Stompin' Ground 3:07
- 4 Slide Over 3:08
- 5 We Came Up 3:01
- 6 Let's Just Drink 3:17
- 7 Don't Make It a Love Song 3:38
- 8 The Night Gets Us 3:06
- 9 Too Fast 3:08
- 10 Forever Rebels 3:09
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