Toucan Do It Too
Amazing Rhythm Aces · 1977
42 min · 10 tracks · country rock
A vibrant blend of country rock and blues, showcasing heartfelt storytelling and rich instrumental arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Never Been Hurt — This track stands out with its catchy melody and reflections on emotional vulnerability, encapsulating the album's thematic core of love and loss.
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Living in a World Unknown — With its introspective lyrics and evocative instrumentation, this song effectively captures the feeling of uncertainty that permeates the album.
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Just Between You and Me and the Wall, You're a Fool — This track showcases the band's storytelling prowess through witty lyrics while blending elements of humor with poignant observations on relationships.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong storytelling and varied instrumentation but lacks a cohesive flow in its second half.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lively track that sets a mid-tempo pace, which is maintained through the first five songs before slowing down in the latter half.
- Several tracks feature intricate instrumental arrangements, including prominent use of guitar and piano, enhancing the storytelling aspect of the lyrics.
- The lead vocals often alternate between male and female singers, creating a dynamic interplay that keeps the listener engaged throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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.
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Who's Crying Now
The bridge shifts perspective to highlight someone else's pain directly, contrasting with earlier reflections on personal experiences.
This change in focus creates an empathetic moment that deepens the emotional impact of the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Never Been to the Islands (Howard & Hugh's Blues) 3:59
- 2 Never Been Hurt 4:23
- 3 Living in a World Unknown 4:32
- 4 Everybody's Talked Too Much 5:25
- 5 Last Letter Home 3:57
- 6 Who's Crying Now 4:32
- 7 Just Between You and Me and the Wall, You're a Fool 4:48
- 8 I'm Setting You Free 3:02
- 9 Geneva's Lullaby 3:20
- 10 Two Can Do It Too 4:34
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