Released 10 years ago
Vice
Miranda Lambert · 2016
3 min · 1 track · country music
A haunting exploration of heartache and indulgence, woven through Lambert's signature blend of country storytelling and emotive vocals.
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Vice — The title track delves into themes of heartbreak and escapism, encapsulating the album's overall tone with its raw honesty and melodic depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The song's emotional depth and strong vocal performance contribute to its impact within country music.
What we noticed
- The song features a slow tempo with a steady drumbeat that underpins the emotive vocal delivery.
- Lambert's vocals are layered with subtle harmonies, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The arrangement includes sparse instrumentation, allowing the focus to remain on the storytelling aspect of the song.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked a significant shift post-divorce, gaining notable recognition and chart success.
- Career context
- In 2016, Miranda Lambert was navigating a period of personal and artistic transformation following her highly publicized divorce from Blake Shelton. 'Vice' marked her first release after the split, showcasing a deeper vulnerability in her songwriting that resonated with both fans and critics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kacey Musgraves· Carrie Underwood· Ashley Monroe
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Vice 3:59
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