What makes So Let's Go by Alan Doyle notable?

So Let's Go received a positive critical reception, debuting at number five on the Canadian Albums Chart. The album's combination of catchy hooks and relatable storytelling helped solidify Doyle's status as a prominent figure in contemporary Canadian folk rock. Released in 2015, So Let's Go marked Alan Doyle's first solo album after his tenure with Great Big Sea. This album came shortly after his successful transition into a solo artist, following the band’s disbandment in 2013. Doyle was establishing his identity outside of the group's collective sound while still drawing on its folk roots.

How many songs are on So Let's Go?

So Let's Go has 10 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.

So Let's Go

Alan Doyle · 2015

33 min · 10 tracks · folk rock

Uplifting folk rock melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating a warm atmosphere that invites listeners to join in the celebration.

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Top tracks — play these first

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So Let’s Go — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit with its infectious energy and anthemic chorus, inviting listeners to embrace life's adventures.
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I Can’t Dance Without You — This track features poignant lyrics about connection and vulnerability, showcasing Doyle's knack for blending personal storytelling with universal themes.
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Sins of Saturday Night — The song combines a catchy melody with introspective lyrics that reflect on the complexities of nightlife, making it a standout moment on the album.

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 blends catchy melodies with heartfelt lyrics but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and sing-along choruses, while the fourth track shifts to a slower, more introspective tone.
Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the communal feel of the music.
The album closes with a gradual build-up in 'Take Us Home', which features an extended instrumental outro that fades out.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 3/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 So Let’s Go 3:21
2 I Can’t Dance Without You 3:40
3 The Night Loves Us 3:16
4 Laying Down to Perish 3:14
5 My Kingdom 3:14
6 1, 2, 3, 4 3:03
7 Stay 4:14
8 Sins of Saturday Night 3:14
9 Shine On 3:02
10 Take Us Home 3:23

What to play next

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