Is This a good place to start with Lambchop?

Yes, This is recommended as a starting point for new Lambchop listeners. A reflective tapestry of gentle melodies and intimate lyrics, weaving together melancholic themes with understated instrumentation. This marks Lambchop's first album since their 2016 release 'FLOTUS', showcasing a return to more traditional songwriting after an experimental phase. The band, led by Kurt Wagner, continues to evolve their alternative country sound while exploring deeper emotional territories in their narratives.

This works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective moments, introspective listening during solitude and thoughtful background for conversations.

How many songs are on This?

This has 8 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

This

Lambchop · 2019

45 min · 8 tracks · alternative country

A reflective tapestry of gentle melodies and intimate lyrics, weaving together melancholic themes with understated instrumentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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The New Isn't So You Anymore Start here — Opening with contemplative lyrics, this track sets the tone for the album's introspective journey, blending nostalgia with a sense of resolution.
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Everything Is for You — This track encapsulates the album's theme of devotion and longing, highlighted by its poignant vocal delivery and lush arrangement.
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This Is What I Wanted to Tell You — As the title track, it distills the album's essence into a reflective narrative that examines unspoken thoughts and feelings with sincerity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album's gentle melodies and intimate lyrics create a cohesive and reflective listening experience.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of soft, layered instrumentation that supports the introspective lyrics throughout its eight tracks.
Each track typically employs a slow to mid-tempo pace, with minimal shifts in dynamics, creating a reflective atmosphere.
Several songs incorporate spoken word elements alongside sung melodies, blurring the lines between singing and narration.

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: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

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 moments
introspective listening during solitude
thoughtful background for conversations
gentle soundscapes for winding down

Maybe skip if you

seeking high-energy stimulation
prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and depth after an experimental phase.
Themes: unspoken thoughts· nostalgic resolution· intimate devotion
Career context: This marks Lambchop's first album since their 2016 release 'FLOTUS', showcasing a return to more traditional songwriting after an experimental phase. The band, led by Kurt Wagner, continues to evolve their alternative country sound while exploring deeper emotional territories in their narratives.
Stylistic neighbors: Will Oldham· Red House Painters· The National