The Company You Keep
Alison Brown · 2009
42 min · 10 tracks · blues
A vibrant tapestry of bluegrass and jazz elements woven through intricate melodies and lively instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Crazy Ivan — This opening track features complex rhythms and showcases Brown's virtuosic banjo skills, setting an energetic tone for the album.
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Rocket Summer — With its rich harmonies and infectious melody, this song captures the essence of summer adventures while blending jazz influences seamlessly into bluegrass.
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Waltz for Mr. B — This instrumental piece highlights Brown's ability to convey emotion through melody alone, serving as a tribute to an influential figure in her life.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositions and skilled craftsmanship while maintaining a cohesive sound throughout.
- 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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8/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Crazy Ivan 3:23
- 2 Rocket Summer 5:23
- 3 The Road West 5:29
- 4 Drawing Down the Moon 5:30
- 5 Under the (Five) Wire 4:01
- 6 Rain or Shine 4:19
- 7 Over Nine Waves 3:37
- 8 Forky on the Water 5:05
- 9 The Clean Plate Club 2:55
- 10 Waltz for Mr. B 3:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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