That Girl
Jennifer Nettles · 2014
49 min · 13 tracks · country music
A blend of heartfelt country storytelling with folk-infused melodies and emotive vocal performances.
Top tracks — play these first
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That Girl — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of self-empowerment and resilience, showcasing Nettles' vocal prowess and emotional range.
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Me Without You — This song reveals vulnerability through its exploration of love and loss, featuring an engaging melody that complements the poignant lyrics.
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Every Little Thing — A reflective ballad that captures the essence of nostalgia and longing, it stands out for its relatable themes and melodic structure.
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 vocal delivery but lacks standout production elements.
What we noticed
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that build emotional intensity, particularly in the choruses.
- The album closes with two slower tracks that create a reflective mood, contrasting with the earlier energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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
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 warmth
- for reflective moments
- catchy choruses for road trips
- emotive vocals for quiet nights
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of fast-paced tracks
- prefer instrumental over lyrical focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2014, That Girl marked Jennifer Nettles' first solo studio album after her success as part of the duo Sugarland. Coming off a series of hit albums, this debut highlights her transition into a solo career while maintaining her signature sound. It followed her departure from Sugarland's collaborative dynamic, allowing her to explore personal themes more freely.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brandi Carlile· Kacey Musgraves· Miranda Lambert
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Falling 3:22
- 2 Me Without You 3:37
- 3 Moneyball 3:13
- 4 That Girl 4:00
- 5 This Angel 3:31
- 6 Jealousy 3:51
- 7 This One’s for You 3:44
- 8 Know You Wanna Know 3:05
- 9 Thank You 4:11
- 10 Good Time to Cry 4:26
- 11 Like a Rock 4:23
- 12 His Hands 4:14
- 13 Every Little Thing 4:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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