What makes Try by Colbie Caillat notable?

'Try' gained significant attention for its empowering message encouraging self-acceptance and authenticity, resonating particularly with listeners facing societal pressures. The song's popularity helped it chart in the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, solidifying Caillat's presence in contemporary pop music. By the time 'Try' was released in 2014, Colbie Caillat had established herself as a prominent artist in the pop music scene with multiple successful albums. This single marked her transition into a more mature sound, following her previous album 'All of You' from 2011, which explored personal themes but still retained a lighter tone.

How many songs are on Try?

Try has 1 track, running approximately 3 minutes.

Try

Colbie Caillat · 2014

3 min · 1 track · country music

A warm blend of pop and country that emphasizes vulnerability and empowerment through heartfelt melodies.

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Try — The title track encapsulates the central theme of the album, promoting self-love and resilience amidst external pressures, making it a defining anthem for many listeners.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100

Foothills

Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The song combines familiar pop and country elements with an empowering message, making it resonate well with listeners.

What we noticed

The song features a steady mid-tempo beat with a prominent acoustic guitar riff that drives the melody.
Vocal harmonies are layered throughout, particularly in the chorus, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
The structure follows a conventional verse-chorus format, with a bridge that builds to an uplifting final chorus.

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

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Fan Favorite — Resonates with listeners for its empowering message and heartfelt melodies.
Themes: self-love journey· societal beauty standards
Career context: By the time 'Try' was released in 2014, Colbie Caillat had established herself as a prominent artist in the pop music scene with multiple successful albums. This single marked her transition into a more mature sound, following her previous album 'All of You' from 2011, which explored personal themes but still retained a lighter tone.
Stylistic neighbors: Jack Johnson· Sara Bareilles· Ingrid Michaelson