The Ten Cent Tour
The Empty Pockets · 2015
34 min · 11 tracks · Americana
This album weaves together heartfelt Americana storytelling with rich melodies and a touch of folk-inspired instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Find or Fail — Opening with an infectious energy, this track sets the tone for the album with its catchy chorus and relatable themes of perseverance.
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Leaving Jackson — This song showcases poignant storytelling through its exploration of heartache and leaving behind a familiar place, resonating deeply with listeners.
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Sorry I'm So Good to You — With clever wordplay and an upbeat tempo, this track cleverly contrasts vulnerability with confidence, making it a standout moment on the album.
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 instrumentation but lacks standout moments that elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of acoustic instruments, with guitar and piano driving most tracks.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the storytelling aspect.
- The tempo varies across tracks, with a noticeable shift to slower ballads in the latter half.
- Lyrical themes often revolve around personal experiences and reflections, creating a narrative thread throughout.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Find or Fail 3:29
- 2 You Know I Do 2:44
- 3 The Barstool 3:25
- 4 Leaving Jackson 3:39
- 5 Empty Pockets 2:53
- 6 Tractor Song 3:36
- 7 Nay Says and Maybes 2:57
- 8 I Hear Your Voice 3:36
- 9 The Chosen One 3:21
- 10 Sorry I'm So Good to You 2:41
- 11 Travelin' Song 2:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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