Strays
Margo Price · 2023
46 min · 10 tracks · country music
A reflective blend of country and folk, weaving personal narratives through rich instrumentation and soulful melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Been to the Mountain — Opening the album, this track introduces listeners to Price's emotional narrative style and features poignant reflections on struggle and perseverance.
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Change of Heart — This song showcases a shift in perspective, where Price explores themes of growth and forgiveness, marked by an infectious chorus that invites sing-alongs.
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Hell in the Heartland — With its vivid storytelling and social commentary, this track stands out as a powerful critique of contemporary issues facing rural America.
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Lydia — An intimate ballad that highlights Price's vocal prowess, this song delves deep into personal loss and the complexities of love and memory.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends personal narratives with rich instrumentation, showcasing strong songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that set a lively tone, while the second half shifts to more introspective ballads.
- The lyrics often employ personal storytelling, with recurring themes of resilience and vulnerability across multiple songs.
- 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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7/10
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
- heartfelt storytelling with depth
- resilient themes of self-discovery
- vibrant energy for road trips
- reflective moments for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely upbeat party vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 13, 2023, 'Strays' is Margo Price's third studio album, following her acclaimed 2020 record 'That's How Rumors Get Started'. At this point in her career, Price was solidifying her reputation as a significant voice in contemporary country music, having navigated personal and professional challenges that shaped her artistic direction.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brandi Carlile· Kacey Musgraves· Sturgill Simpson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Been to the Mountain 5:28
- 2 Light Me Up 5:05
- 3 Radio 2:49
- 4 Change of Heart 4:04
- 5 County Road 6:08
- 6 Time Machine 2:46
- 7 Hell in the Heartland 4:28
- 8 Anytime You Call 3:48
- 9 Lydia 6:12
- 10 Landfill 5:36
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