What makes Then Came the Morning by The Lone Bellow notable?

The album received significant critical acclaim, debuting at number 4 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and garnering praise for its emotional depth and lyrical craftsmanship. It also helped establish The Lone Bellow as prominent figures in the contemporary Americana scene, influencing a wave of artists seeking to blend traditional and modern influences. Then Came the Morning is The Lone Bellow's sophomore album, following their self-titled debut in 2013. By this time, the band had begun to solidify their identity within the Americana genre, showcasing a maturation in songwriting and production that reflects their growth and experiences on the road.

How many songs are on Then Came the Morning?

Then Came the Morning has 13 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Then Came the Morning

The Lone Bellow · 2015

44 min · 13 tracks · Americana

A rich tapestry of harmonies and heartfelt storytelling, blending folk roots with modern Americana sensibilities.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Then Came the Morning — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of hope and resilience through beautifully layered harmonies that showcase the band's vocal strength.
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Fake Roses — With its poignant lyrics about disillusionment, this track highlights the band's ability to blend melancholy with uplifting melodies, creating an emotional juxtaposition.
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Call to War — This song stands out for its driving rhythm and soaring chorus, reflecting a sense of urgency and communal spirit that resonates throughout the album.
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Heaven Don’t Call Me Home — This track features a haunting simplicity that strips down the instrumentation, allowing the raw emotion of the lyrics to come forward powerfully.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and vocal arrangements, balancing emotional depth with engaging melodies.

What we noticed

The first track opens with a slow build of layered harmonies that set a reflective tone, which is maintained through the first half of the album.
Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal arrangements, allowing for dynamic interplay between the lead and backing vocals.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Telluride

The narrative shifts from nostalgia to resolve, capturing a profound sense of place paired with a yearning for belonging.

This structural shift emphasizes transformation, as the narrator moves from reminiscing about past experiences to affirming their commitment to moving forward.

Tracklist

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

1 Then Came the Morning 4:11
2 Fake Roses 3:33
3 Marietta 3:35
4 Take My Love 3:14
5 Call to War 3:28
6 Watch Over Us 3:33
7 Diners 4:23
8 Heaven Don’t Call Me Home 2:35
9 If You Don't Love Me 3:14
10 Telluride 4:17
11 To the Woods 1:59
12 Cold as It Is 2:55
13 I Let You Go 3:25

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