Spitfire
LeAnn Rimes · 2013
47 min · 13 tracks · country music
A bold blend of country and rock, underscored by Rimes' powerful vocals and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Spitfire Start here — The title track sets the tone for the album with its fiery energy and confessional lyrics about personal struggles and empowerment.
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Gasoline and Matches — This collaboration with Rob Thomas combines catchy hooks with a playful exploration of love's volatility, showcasing Rimes' versatility.
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Where I Stood — A poignant ballad reflecting on loss and self-discovery, this track highlights Rimes' emotive delivery and lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends rock and country effectively but lacks a strong cohesive flow across all tracks.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a driving rock influence, while the subsequent songs shift to more traditional country instrumentation.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The album closes with a live track that contrasts sharply with the studio recordings, adding a raw and spontaneous feel.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady emotional storytelling flow
- introspective moments for reflection
- raw vulnerability in every track
- engaging narratives for deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek standalone chart singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Showcases Rimes' emotional depth and marks a notable resurgence in her career.
- Themes
- personal empowerment· volatile love· self-discovery journey
- Moods
- Introspective· Melancholy
- Career context
- In 2013, LeAnn Rimes was navigating a complex phase in her career following her previous album, 'Lady & Gentlemen', which showcased her return to country roots. 'Spitfire', released on April 15, marked a significant step towards artistic independence, as Rimes took a more hands-on approach in songwriting and production after years of label pressures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carrie Underwood· Kacey Musgraves· Faith Hill
Tracklist
- 1 Spitfire Start here 2:56
- 2 What Have I Done 4:22
- 3 Gasoline and Matches 3:46
- 5 You Ain’t Right 3:07
- 6 I Do Now 3:54
- 7 Where I Stood 4:25
- 8 You’ve Ruined Me 3:45
- 9 Bottle 3:35
- 10 A Waste Is a Terrible Thing to Mind 2:59
- 11 Just a Girl Like You 3:54
- 12 God Takes Care of Your Kind 3:15
- 13 Who We Really Are 3:54
- 14 Borrowed (Live) 3:37
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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