Take It Home
Tom Cochrane · 2015
44 min · 11 tracks · rock music
A reflective blend of heartland rock and introspective balladry, rich with storytelling and melodic hooks.
Top tracks — play these first
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Can't Stay Here — This opening track sets the tone with its driving rhythm and urgent lyrics about a desire for change, encapsulating Cochrane's signature storytelling style.
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Diamonds — A standout ballad that highlights Cochrane's emotive vocal delivery and lyrical depth, discussing themes of resilience and hope amidst life's challenges.
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Back in the Game — With its upbeat tempo and nostalgic reflections on perseverance, this track serves as an anthem for those looking to reclaim their passion and purpose.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines solid songwriting with effective production, though it doesn't break new ground in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm that contrasts with the preceding songs.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that enhance the storytelling aspect of the lyrics.
- The album closes with a reflective ballad that gradually builds in intensity, creating a sense of resolution.
- 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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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
- reflective moments of quiet introspection
- easygoing melodies for sunny afternoons
- nostalgic themes of past experiences
- uplifting anthems for group sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced, energetic tracks
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, Take It Home is Tom Cochrane's first studio album in over a decade, following his 2006 album No Stranger. This release comes during a period of renewed creative energy for Cochrane, as he returned to the music scene after focusing on his solo career and various philanthropic efforts.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bryan Adams· Gordon Lightfoot· John Mellencamp
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Can't Stay Here 3:41
- 2 Sunday Afternoon Hang 3:47
- 3 Diamonds 3:54
- 4 Country Girls Never Get Old 4:25
- 5 When the Lights Start to Fade 3:36
- 6 Pink Time 5:48
- 7 First Time Around 3:38
- 8 The Ones That I've Known 4:25
- 9 Another Year 3:10
- 10 A Prayer for Hope 4:27
- 11 Back in the Game 3:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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