True Care
James Vincent McMorrow · 2017
47 min · 15 tracks · folk music
An introspective blend of folk and electronic textures, with heartfelt vocals navigating themes of love and loss.
Top tracks — play these first
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True Care — The title track encapsulates the album’s central theme of unconditional support amidst life's challenges, blending emotive lyrics with a haunting melody that lingers.
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Holding On — This track features layered vocal harmonies and a driving rhythm, representing a pivotal moment on the album where hope begins to emerge from despair.
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Bend Your Knees — With its poignant lyrics and minimalist arrangement, this song highlights McMorrow's ability to convey deep emotions through simplicity, marking it as an album standout.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends folk and electronic sounds effectively but lacks a strong cohesive arc.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate interludes that create pauses in the flow, allowing for reflective moments between songs.
- Vocals are often delivered in a soft, intimate style, with harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- 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
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 pacing with reflective moments
- intimate listening for quiet spaces
- interludes enhancing emotional flow
- ethereal vocals for deep contemplation
- melancholic themes for rainy days
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, energetic songs
- want standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'True Care' was released in January 2017, James Vincent McMorrow had already established himself as a significant figure in the contemporary folk scene, following his acclaimed 2014 album 'Post Tropical'. This record marked his return after a three-year hiatus, showcasing a shift towards more experimental sounds while maintaining his signature emotional depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Bon Iver· Iron & Wine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 December 2914 3:56
- 2 True Care 3:54
- 3 National 3:33
- 4 Thank You 4:39
- 5 Interlude No. 1 1:52
- 6 Constellations 3:16
- 7 Holding On 3:18
- 8 Bears 3:42
- 9 Pink Salt Lake 2:44
- 10 Interlude No. 2 1:49
- 11 Bend Your Knees 5:06
- 12 Change of Heart 2:44
- 13 Glad It's Raining 3:13
- 14 Don't Wait Forever 2:10
- 15 Outro 1:56
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