Weather and Water
The Greencards · 2005
49 min · 12 tracks · country music
A harmonious blend of bluegrass and folk influences, weaving intricate melodies and heartfelt narratives throughout each track.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Ghost of Who We Were — This track opens the album with a reflective tone, expertly blending haunting harmonies that set the emotional depth for the entire record.
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Weather and Water — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of change and resilience, showcasing the duo's tight vocal harmonies against a backdrop of dynamic instrumentation.
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Almost Home — A standout ballad that beautifully captures a sense of longing, this track features poignant lyrics paired with lush instrumental arrangements that enhance its emotional impact.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and harmonies, with varied tempos and a cohesive flow, solidifying its place in Americana.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a faster tempo that shifts the energy.
- Several songs incorporate intricate vocal harmonies, with two or more voices intertwining throughout the verses.
- The album closes with a slower ballad that contrasts sharply with the preceding tracks, creating a reflective ending.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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 narratives with emotional depth
- soothing melodies for reflective moments
- gentle pacing for relaxed listening
- evocative storytelling in each track
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek high-energy party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Weather and Water was The Greencards' second studio album, following their debut, Movin' On. At this point in their career, they were establishing their presence in the Americana and bluegrass scene, building on the success of their previous album while continuing to refine their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nickel Creek· Punch Brothers· Della Mae
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Ghost of Who We Were 4:40
- 2 Weather and Water 4:04
- 3 Almost Home 3:57
- 4 Like A Melody 3:55
- 5 Time 4:31
- 6 Long Way Down 5:11
- 7 Marty's Kitchen 3:11
- 8 What You Are 5:34
- 9 Don't Want Forever 3:02
- 10 The Ballad of Kitty Brown 4:16
- 11 Bordered on a Breakdown 3:00
- 12 The House on Vine Street 4:14
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