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You Should Be Here

Cole Swindell · 2015

3 min · 1 track · country music

A heartfelt blend of contemporary country and pop-infused melodies that express longing and nostalgia.

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    You Should Be Here — The title track stands out for its poignant exploration of loss and remembrance, showcasing Swindell's ability to connect emotionally with listeners through storytelling.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album balances upbeat tracks with reflective ballads, showcasing solid songwriting and production typical of contemporary country.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a consistent upbeat tempo, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
  • Several tracks feature a call-and-response vocal style, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the communal feel typical of country music.
  • The title track is positioned as the penultimate song, allowing it to serve as a reflective centerpiece before concluding with lighter fare.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 You Should Be Here 3:10

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