What makes Twentythree by Tristan Prettyman notable?

The album received positive reviews and helped establish Prettyman as a notable figure in the pop-folk genre, charting on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums at number 12. Its blend of personal storytelling and melodic hooks resonated with audiences, contributing to the growing popularity of indie pop at the time. Twentythree is Tristan Prettyman's debut album, released in 2005 when she was establishing her presence in the music scene after years of honing her craft. At this point, she had already gained attention as a singer-songwriter performing in California, but this album marked her official introduction to a wider audience.

How many songs are on Twentythree?

Twentythree has 13 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.

Twentythree

Tristan Prettyman · 2005

73 min · 13 tracks · pop music

A warm blend of folk-infused pop melodies and introspective lyrics that radiate sincerity and emotional depth.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Love Love Love — This track opens the album with an infectious melody and optimistic lyrics about love, setting the emotional tone for the rest of the record.
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Always Feel This Way — With its catchy chorus and relatable themes of longing and nostalgia, this song showcases Prettyman's ability to blend personal experiences with universal feelings.
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The Story — This track highlights Prettyman's storytelling prowess, weaving vivid imagery that invites listeners into a reflective narrative about life and relationships.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo feel, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm.
Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional resonance of the lyrics.
The album closes with two tracks that gradually reduce tempo and intensity, creating a reflective atmosphere.

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

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Love Love Love 3:25
2 Always Feel This Way 2:55
3 The Story 2:56
4 Electric 2:55
5 Shy That Way 3:31
6 Please 3:10
7 Breathe 3:13
8 Song For The Rich 3:43
9 Smoke 3:45
10 Melting 3:37
11 Simple As It Should Be 6:21
12 Unknown 34:20
13 Unknown 0:00

What to play next

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Hello

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The Love EP

2003

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