Released 10 years ago
Storyman
Sam Bush · 2016
46 min · 11 tracks · world music
A vibrant blend of bluegrass and Americana, weaving intricate melodies with reflective storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Play by Your Own Rules — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its energetic blend of traditional bluegrass instrumentation and modern themes of self-empowerment.
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Carcinoma Blues — A poignant reflection on mortality, this track combines humor and gravity, showcasing Bush's skill at weaving personal narratives into broader human experiences.
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I Just Wanna Feel Something — With its introspective lyrics and emotional resonance, this closing track encapsulates the album’s exploration of desire and connection in a complex world.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt storytelling and emotion
- reflective moments of introspection
- engaging sing-along choruses
- varied pacing throughout tracks
- late-night cozy gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely upbeat energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2016, Sam Bush released 'Storyman' as his first album in nearly a decade, following the acclaimed 'Circles Around Me' in 2009. This album represents a renewed creative phase for Bush, known for his innovative approach to bluegrass, as he continues to explore thematic depth and musical evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jerry Douglas· Nickel Creek· Yonder Mountain String Band
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Lefty’s Song
This song features a narrative that directly addresses the struggles of an artist grappling with fading relevance in the music industry.
By personifying the challenges faced by artists through vivid imagery, it evokes the tension between nostalgia and contemporary realities in artistic expression.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Play by Your Own Rules 3:31
- 2 Everything Is Possible 4:01
- 3 Transcendental Meditation Blues 3:53
- 4 Greenbrier 4:48
- 5 Lefty’s Song 3:57
- 6 Carcinoma Blues 3:55
- 7 Bowling Green 3:32
- 8 Handmics Killed Country Music 3:42
- 9 Where’s My Love 5:53
- 10 It’s Not What You Think 3:54
- 11 I Just Wanna Feel Something 5:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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