Standing In The Breach
Jackson Browne · 2014
56 min · 10 tracks · country music
A reflective blend of folk-rock and introspective lyrics, capturing the complexities of modern life with warmth and sincerity.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Birds of St. Marks Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Yeah Yeah — This track features infectious melodies coupled with a biting lyrical commentary on societal apathy, encapsulating the album’s blend of urgency and reflection.
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Standing in the Breach — The title track serves as a poignant anthem for resilience and hope, showcasing Browne's mastery in weaving personal narrative with broader social themes.
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Leaving Winslow — With its vivid storytelling and lush instrumentation, this song captures a sense of longing and transition, embodying the emotional depth that defines the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and craftsmanship but lacks a strong cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate layered harmonies and intricate guitar work, creating a rich texture throughout the record.
- The pacing varies, with some tracks maintaining a steady mid-tempo while others slow down significantly, particularly in the latter half.
- 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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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
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
- reflective storytelling with depth
- gentle melodies for quiet moments
- warm acoustic textures for relaxation
- thoughtful lyrics that invite introspection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- want heavy production
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and relevance in the later phase of Browne's career.
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Standing In The Breach is Jackson Browne's first studio album in six years, following the critically acclaimed Time The Conqueror. This album showcases Browne's continued evolution as a songwriter and musician, reaffirming his relevance in the contemporary music landscape while drawing on decades of experience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Neil Young· Gordon Lightfoot
Tracklist
- 1 The Birds of St. Marks Start here 4:22
- 2 Yeah Yeah 6:14
- 3 The Long Way Around 6:24
- 4 Leaving Winslow 3:52
- 5 If I Could Be Anywhere 7:07
- 6 You Know the Night 5:31
- 7 Walls and Doors 6:01
- 8 Which Side 6:37
- 9 Standing in the Breach 5:37
- 10 Here 4:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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