Is Slowheart a good place to start with Kip Moore?

Yes, Slowheart is recommended as a starting point for new Kip Moore listeners. A blend of reflective storytelling and upbeat melodies, capturing the essence of contemporary country with a personal touch. Released in 2017, Slowheart is Kip Moore's third studio album, following his successful sophomore effort Wild Ones from 2015. At this point, Moore was transitioning from his breakout success to refining his sound and exploring deeper emotional themes in his lyrics, solidifying his place within the modern country music landscape.

Who is Slowheart for?

Slowheart works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective moments, heartfelt themes of love lost and for casual gatherings.

How many songs are on Slowheart?

Slowheart has 13 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

Slowheart

Kip Moore · 2017

46 min · 13 tracks · country music

A blend of reflective storytelling and upbeat melodies, capturing the essence of contemporary country with a personal touch.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Plead the Fifth Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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More Girls Like You — This track combines catchy hooks with heartfelt lyrics that celebrate love and connection, making it a standout single that resonated widely with listeners.
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Just Another Girl — With its infectious melody and relatable narrative about fleeting romance, this song exemplifies Moore's ability to blend fun with introspection in his songwriting.
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Bittersweet Company — The poignant exploration of loneliness wrapped in an upbeat tempo highlights Moore’s knack for contrasting emotional depth with engaging instrumentation.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album balances upbeat melodies with reflective storytelling, showcasing strong production and lyrical depth.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half shifts to more reflective and slower songs.
Several tracks incorporate layered harmonies and instrumentation, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo reflective moments
heartfelt themes of love lost
for casual gatherings
easygoing background for conversations

Maybe skip if you

prefer fast-paced listening
seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Fan Favorite — Reflects Kip Moore's storytelling style, resonating well with dedicated fans.
Career context: Released in 2017, Slowheart is Kip Moore's third studio album, following his successful sophomore effort Wild Ones from 2015. At this point, Moore was transitioning from his breakout success to refining his sound and exploring deeper emotional themes in his lyrics, solidifying his place within the modern country music landscape.
Stylistic neighbors: Chris Stapleton· Jon Pardi· Jake Owen