We Were That Song
Brett Kissel · 2017
45 min · 13 tracks · country music
A vibrant mix of contemporary country storytelling fused with infectious melodies and relatable themes of love and everyday life.
Top tracks — play these first
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We Were That Song — The title track captures the essence of nostalgia and shared memories through melodic hooks and relatable lyrics, setting the tone for the entire album.
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God Made Daughters — This empowering anthem addresses themes of love and respect for women, resonating with audiences due to its heartfelt message and catchy chorus.
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Drink, Cuss, or Fish — This song embodies a carefree spirit and celebrates simple pleasures, making it a quintessential summer anthem that's both fun and engaging.
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 remains within familiar country tropes.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional resonance.
- The track 'God Made Daughters' employs a narrative style that tells a story through its verses, contrasting with more general themes in other tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- 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 with warmth
- sing-along anthems for gatherings
- vibrant instrumentation for road trips
- nostalgic reflections on small-town life
- easygoing tunes for sunny days
Maybe skip if you
- seeking complex or experimental sounds
- prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'We Were That Song' was released in 2017, Brett Kissel had already established himself as a rising star in the Canadian country music scene, following his breakthrough album 'Started Here' in 2013. This album marked his first major release after winning multiple Canadian Country Music Association awards, solidifying his reputation as a prominent voice in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dean Lewis· Jordan Davis· Michael Ray
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We Were That Song 3:22
- 2 Anthem 4:02
- 3 Guitars and Gasoline 3:42
- 4 Nights in the Sun 4:31
- 5 Between You and Me 2:59
- 6 That's How the World Ends 3:04
- 7 Slow Me Down 3:24
- 8 Cecilia 3:25
- 9 Shootin' It 2:56
- 10 Damn! 3:41
- 11 Drink, Cuss, or Fish 3:16
- 12 God Made Daughters 3:27
- 13 Burgers and Fries 3:49
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