Tanglewood Tree
Dave Carter and Tracy Grammer · 2000
39 min · 11 tracks · folk music
Folk melodies intertwine with vivid storytelling, creating an intimate tapestry of love, loss, and the landscapes of American life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tanglewood Tree — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic essence, weaving together personal reflection and nature imagery that defines their lyrical style.
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Happytown (All Right With Me) — This upbeat song contrasts with deeper themes on the album, showcasing the duo's ability to blend lightheartedness with poignant observations about life.
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Cowboy Singer — This track stands out for its storytelling prowess, illustrating the life of a wandering musician while conveying a sense of nostalgia and longing.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and craftsmanship, with a blend of engaging narratives and melodic richness.
What we noticed
- The album features intricate guitar work that complements the vocal harmonies, often alternating between fingerpicking and strumming.
- Each song typically follows a verse-chorus structure, with several tracks incorporating narrative storytelling elements in their lyrics.
- The pacing varies, with some tracks maintaining a steady tempo while others shift to more reflective, slower moments, particularly in the latter half of the album.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Happytown (All Right With Me) 3:34
- 2 Tanglewood Tree 3:42
- 3 The Mountain 3:39
- 4 Farewell to Saint Dolores 4:29
- 5 Hey Conductor 3:20
- 6 Crocodile Man 3:02
- 7 Walkin' Away From Caroline 5:09
- 8 Farewell to Fiddler's Rim 2:12
- 9 Cat-Eye Willie Claims His Lover 4:06
- 10 Cowboy Singer 3:44
- 11 Farewell to Bitterroot Valley 2:37
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