Young Love
Mat Kearney · 2011
39 min · 10 tracks · rock music
A blend of pop-infused rock with introspective lyrics that capture the complexities of love and youth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ships in the Night — This track stands out for its poignant exploration of fleeting relationships, combining an upbeat melody with introspective lyrics that resonate deeply.
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Count On Me — An anthem of friendship and support, this song encapsulates Kearney's knack for blending uplifting themes with memorable choruses.
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Learning to Love Again — This track showcases Kearney's vulnerability, detailing the challenges of opening up to love after heartbreak, making it relatable and heartfelt.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends catchy pop-rock with introspective lyrics but lacks strong cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a contrast.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build on Kearney's lead vocals, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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 reflective moments
- youthful themes of love
- uplifting tracks for optimism
- easy listening for casual vibes
- narrative flow through relationships
Maybe skip if you
- seeking intense emotional highs
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Kearney's sound and expanded his commercial success.
- Career context
- In 2011, Mat Kearney released 'Young Love' as his third studio album, following the commercially successful 'City of Black & White'. At this point in his career, Kearney was solidifying his sound, merging folk-pop melodies with a rock edge while exploring deeper emotional themes in his songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jason Mraz· John Mayer· OneRepublic
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hey Mama 2:58
- 2 Ships in the Night 4:16
- 3 Count On Me 3:06
- 4 Sooner or Later 3:57
- 5 Chasing the Light 4:27
- 6 Learning to Love Again 4:25
- 7 Down 4:01
- 8 She Got the Honey 3:15
- 9 Young Dumb and in Love 3:25
- 10 Rochester 5:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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