Volume 1: Frozen Ropes and Dying Quails
The Baseball Project · 2008
44 min · 13 tracks · rock music
A lively blend of rock and storytelling, celebrating baseball legends through vibrant melodies and clever lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ted Fucking Williams — This track stands out by capturing the essence of Williams' legendary status while combining humor and reverence in its energetic delivery.
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Gratitude (for Curt Flood) — Through poignant storytelling, this song pays tribute to Curt Flood's impact on free agency and player rights in baseball, adding depth to the album's narrative.
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Sometimes I Dream of Willie Mays — This song encapsulates the nostalgia and magic associated with Willie Mays, using vivid imagery to evoke the wonder of baseball's golden era.
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The Death of Big Ed Delahanty — Highlighting a lesser-known baseball tragedy, this track combines historical narrative with a haunting melody that underscores the darker side of the sport.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends rock with baseball narratives effectively, showcasing strong melodies and engaging storytelling.
What we noticed
- The album features narrative-driven lyrics that recount specific baseball stories, with each track focusing on a different player or event.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
- steady mid-tempo listening experience
- nostalgic tales of baseball legends
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- engaging storytelling throughout album
- for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike narrative-driven music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2008, Volume 1: Frozen Ropes and Dying Quails marked The Baseball Project's debut album, showcasing the band's unique niche in blending rock with baseball themes. This project featured members from prominent bands like R.E.M. and The Dream Syndicate, establishing their distinct identity while paying homage to America’s pastime.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Decemberists· Wilco· The Mountain Goats
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Past Time 2:57
- 2 Ted Fucking Williams 3:04
- 3 Gratitude (for Curt Flood) 3:23
- 4 Broken Man 2:52
- 5 Satchel Paige Said 2:25
- 6 Fernando 3:47
- 7 Long Before My Time 3:14
- 8 Jackie’s Lament 3:25
- 9 Sometimes I Dream of Willie Mays 3:33
- 10 The Death of Big Ed Delahanty 3:35
- 11 Harvey Haddix 4:25
- 12 The Yankee Flipper 3:40
- 13 The Closer 4:24
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