Somewhere Between
Suzy Bogguss · 1989
33 min · 10 tracks · country music
A tapestry of heartfelt storytelling woven with traditional country melodies and folk influences, showcasing Bogguss's warm vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Somewhere Between Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's emotional core, blending nostalgia with longing through its reflective lyrics and soothing melody.
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Cross My Broken Heart — This track showcases Bogguss's ability to convey vulnerability, combining poignant lyrics with a catchy chorus that resonates with listeners.
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Hopeless Romantic — With its playful tone and relatable themes, this song highlights Bogguss's charm as a storyteller while demonstrating her vocal range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but doesn't stand out significantly in the country genre.
What we noticed
- Several songs feature prominent acoustic guitar arrangements, while others incorporate strings for added depth.
- The lyrics often explore themes of love and longing, with a narrative style that invites listener engagement.
- 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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5/10
- 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
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
- short bursts of heartfelt storytelling
- easygoing tunes for casual moments
- nostalgic themes of love and
- warm melodies for afternoon relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy upbeat tracks
- want lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album helped establish Suzy Bogguss's reputation in country music.
- Themes
- small-town nostalgia· first love longing· heartbreak storytelling
- Career context
- Somewhere Between is Suzy Bogguss's debut album, released in 1989 when she was establishing her presence in the country music scene. At this time, she was transitioning from a background singer to a solo artist, marking the beginning of her successful career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mary Chapin Carpenter· Patty Loveless· Nanci Griffith
Tracklist
- 1 Somewhere Between Start here 3:32
- 2 Guilty as They Come 3:10
- 3 I'm at Home on the Range 3:02
- 4 My Sweet Love Ain't Around 3:14
- 5 Handyman's Dream 2:25
- 6 I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart 2:55
- 7 Cross My Broken Heart 3:50
- 8 Take It Like a Man 3:49
- 9 Hopeless Romantic 3:09
- 10 Night Rider's Lament 4:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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