Two Teardrops
Steve Wariner · 1999
52 min · 15 tracks · country music
Warm melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, delivering a refined blend of traditional and contemporary country sounds.
Top tracks — play these first
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Two Teardrops — The title track encapsulates the album's emotional core, blending poignant storytelling with a melodic hook that resonates deeply with listeners.
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Hands of Time — This track highlights Wariner's smooth vocal delivery while exploring themes of love and nostalgia, showcasing his ability to connect with personal experiences.
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I'll Always Have Denver — A reflective piece that paints vivid imagery of memories tied to a location, illustrating Wariner's skill in crafting relatable narratives within his music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but doesn't significantly stand out in the country genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature prominent guitar solos that complement the vocal melodies, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- heartfelt storytelling in every track
- for reflective afternoon drives
- emotional resonance with relatable themes
- gentle pacing that invites listening
- sing-along moments with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced songs
- want experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Two Teardrops' was released in 1999, Steve Wariner had established himself as a prominent figure in country music, following his commercial successes in the late '80s and early '90s. This album marked his continued evolution as an artist, showcasing his songwriting prowess and instrumental skills after achieving multiple number one hits such as 'Holes in the Floor of Heaven'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alan Jackson· Vince Gill· Brad Paisley
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hands of Time 2:38
- 2 Two Teardrops 4:29
- 3 You Be My Everything 3:24
- 4 I'm Already Taken 3:20
- 5 I've Been in That Movie 3:28
- 6 If You Don't Know by Now 3:29
- 7 Talk to Her Heart 2:39
- 8 So Much 3:05
- 9 I'll Always Have Denver 4:38
- 10 That's Love for You 3:14
- 11 Cry No More 4:19
- 12 Since You Walked Away 4:12
- 13 For the First Time 4:13
- 14 Tattoos of Life 3:10
- 15 The Harry Shuffle 1:38
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