Released 20 years ago
So Much More
Brett Dennen · 2006
60 min · 12 tracks · folk music
Folk-infused melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, inviting listeners to reflect on love, loss, and personal growth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ain’t No Reason — This track serves as a poignant anthem of resilience and hope, showcasing Dennen's ability to blend catchy melodies with meaningful lyrics about life's unpredictability.
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There Is So Much More — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of exploration and discovery, employing a rich musical arrangement that highlights Dennen's lyrical depth.
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So Long Sweet Misery — This song stands out for its emotional weight, combining somber reflections on loss with an uplifting chorus that encourages moving forward after hardship.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines folk melodies with introspective lyrics, creating an engaging but somewhat conventional listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first track features a prominent acoustic guitar riff that sets a reflective tone, while subsequent tracks introduce varied instrumentation like piano and strings.
- Several songs employ a call-and-response structure between Dennen's vocals and backing harmonies, enhancing the conversational feel of the lyrics.
- The album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, with only a few tracks deviating to slower ballads or more upbeat rhythms.
- 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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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective moments of reflection
- heartfelt storytelling in lyrics
- gentle melodies for quiet times
- soulful tunes for evening relaxation
- cathartic expressions of vulnerability
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2006, So Much More was Brett Dennen's second studio album, following his self-titled debut from 2004. At this point in his career, Dennen was transitioning from an emerging artist to a recognizable name within the folk music scene, gaining attention for his heartfelt songwriting and distinct vocal style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jack Johnson· Jason Mraz· Ben Howard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ain’t No Reason 3:41
- 2 There Is So Much More 5:09
- 3 Darlin’ Do Not Fear 5:14
- 4 Because You Are a Woman 4:14
- 5 She’s Mine 4:35
- 6 The One Who Loves You the Most 5:03
- 7 I Asked When 6:21
- 8 When You Feel It 4:51
- 9 So Long Sweet Misery 6:00
- 10 Someday 3:52
- 11 Can’t Slow Down 5:43
- 12 Fig Tree 5:24
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