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That’s How a Heartache Begins

Patsy Cline · 1964

6 tracks · country music

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

Cline's emotive storytelling and strong vocal performances create a memorable country album with varied emotional tones.

What we noticed

  • Cline's vocal delivery is consistently emotive, often employing subtle variations in phrasing to enhance the storytelling.
  • Several tracks feature prominent string arrangements that complement Cline's voice, adding depth to the overall sound.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 That’s How a Heartache Begins
  • 2 Lovesick Blues
  • 3 Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please Come Home
  • 4 There He Goes
  • 5 I’m Blue Again
  • 6 Shoes

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