Wild World
Kip Moore · 2020
48 min · 13 tracks · country music
A blend of reflective storytelling and anthemic melodies that captures the complexity of modern life and love.
Top tracks — play these first
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Janie Blu Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its heartfelt narrative about longing and nostalgia, establishing Moore's storytelling prowess.
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Red White Blue Jean American Dream — This song serves as a critique of the traditional American dream, blending catchy hooks with poignant observations that reflect societal disillusionment.
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Grow on You — With its infectious melody and relatable lyrics about love and growth, this track encapsulates the album's overarching theme of personal evolution.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends traditional country elements with modern themes, resulting in solid but familiar songwriting.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of acoustic guitar and fiddle across most tracks, creating a traditional country sound.
- Several songs incorporate a call-and-response vocal style, particularly in the choruses, enhancing listener engagement.
- The tempo varies throughout, with tracks like 'Fire and Flame' maintaining an upbeat pace while others like 'Hey Old Lover' slow down for emotional impact.
- The last three tracks shift to more introspective themes, culminating in a softer finish that contrasts with the earlier energy.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- easygoing melodies for road trips
- reflective moments of personal growth
- lighthearted tunes for sunny days
- catchy choruses for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer heavy, intense music
- want complex, lengthy compositions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and artistic growth in Kip Moore's evolving sound.
- Career context
- Released in 2020, Wild World is Kip Moore's fourth studio album, following 2017’s Slowheart. At this point in his career, Moore had established himself as a significant voice in country music, known for his raw lyrics and emotive sound. This album builds on his previous success while exploring themes of vulnerability and self-discovery.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chris Stapleton· Jon Pardi· Jake Owen
Tracklist
- 1 Janie Blu Start here 4:02
- 2 Southpaw 4:04
- 3 Fire and Flame 4:44
- 4 Wild Wold 3:40
- 5 Red White Blue Jean American Dream 3:00
- 6 She's Mine 3:49
- 7 Hey Old Lover 2:59
- 8 Grow on You 3:07
- 9 More Than Enough 3:20
- 10 Sweet Virginia 4:32
- 11 South 4:17
- 12 Crazy for You Tonight 3:47
- 13 Payin' Hard 2:48
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