What makes There's Always Another Girl by Juliana Hatfield notable?

The album received positive reviews from critics, highlighting Hatfield's lyrical honesty and musical craftsmanship. It further solidified her status in the indie rock scene, contributing to discussions about female artists' voices in music during a time when the genre was increasingly dominated by male acts. Released in early 2011, There's Always Another Girl marked Juliana Hatfield's return to solo work after several collaborative projects, including her time with The Juliana Hatfield Three. This album follows her 2008 release, How to Walk Away, and showcases her continued evolution as a songwriter while navigating personal and artistic reflections.

Who is There's Always Another Girl for?

There's Always Another Girl works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective vibes, introspective lyrics for contemplation and background warmth for casual listening.

How many songs are on There's Always Another Girl?

There's Always Another Girl has 14 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.

There's Always Another Girl

Juliana Hatfield · 2011

50 min · 14 tracks · rock music

A blend of indie rock melodies and introspective lyrics, captured with a raw yet polished sound throughout the album.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Change the World — This opening track presents a motif of longing for change paired with catchy hooks, setting the tone for the reflective nature of the album.
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Don't Wanna Dance — An upbeat contrast to more somber themes, this track captures a sense of youthful rebellion and disconnection that's relatable and infectious.
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Sex and Drugs — With its candid exploration of vices and their implications, this track exemplifies Hatfield's knack for combining humor and seriousness effectively.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout its length.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half shifts to slower, more reflective songs.
Many tracks utilize a verse-chorus structure, with lyrics that often explore themes of personal struggle and relationships.
Several songs incorporate layered guitar melodies that create a rich texture, contrasting with the straightforward drumming.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo reflective vibes
introspective lyrics for contemplation
background warmth for casual listening
for afternoon drives

Maybe skip if you

prefer fast-paced instant gratification
seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in early 2011, There's Always Another Girl marked Juliana Hatfield's return to solo work after several collaborative projects, including her time with The Juliana Hatfield Three. This album follows her 2008 release, How to Walk Away, and showcases her continued evolution as a songwriter while navigating personal and artistic reflections.
Stylistic neighbors: Liz Phair· Veruca Salt· The Breeders