Smelling Salts
Trailer Bride · 1998
38 min · 11 tracks · alternative country
A gritty blend of alternative country and Southern rock rooted in raw storytelling and haunting melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Quit That Jealousy — The opening track sets the tone with its infectious energy and sharp lyrics, introducing listeners to the band's unique narrative style.
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Wildness — This song captures the essence of youthful rebellion and longing, showcasing the band's ability to blend emotional weight with catchy hooks.
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Cowgirl — With its vivid imagery and powerful storytelling, this track exemplifies the album's thematic focus on identity and resilience in the face of hardship.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong storytelling and a blend of styles but lacks a fully cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective pace.
- The lyrics often tell vivid stories, with recurring themes of longing and nostalgia that are woven into the melodies.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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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
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Quit That Jealousy 2:53
- 2 Wildness 2:59
- 3 Porch Song 2:57
- 4 South of the Border 3:59
- 5 From the Rooftop 3:58
- 6 Graveyard 3:46
- 7 Yoohoo River 3:12
- 8 Cowgirl 4:24
- 9 Show Bizness 3:41
- 10 Bruises for Pearls 4:14
- 11 Fighting Back the Buzzards 2:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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