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Between the Pines (acoustic mixtape)
Country · 2015 · 15 tracks · 46m

Between the Pines (acoustic mixtape)

An intimate acoustic mixtape of early songs and demos. Stripped-back arrangements highlight Sam Hunt's conversational vocals and reflective country storytelling.

October 23, 2015 · MCA Nashville

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Between the Pines offers a rare, unvarnished glimpse into Sam Hunt's songwriting process, presenting his signature country-pop narratives through the lens of an intimate acoustic mixtape. The album feels like a collection of late-night thoughts, strummed out on a porch or in a quiet room, where every lyric and guitar chord resonates with a raw, earnest vulnerability. It's a departure from the polished, radio-ready sound of his major label releases, inviting listeners into a more personal, contemplative space.

Tracklist · 15 Tracks · 46m
01
Raised on It
3:25
02
Cop Car
3:26
03
Ex to See
2:49
04
House Party
3:07
05
Leave the Night On
2:44
06
We Are Tonight
2:53
07
Make You Miss Me
3:40
08
I Met a Girl
2:53
09
Bottle It Up
2:41
10
Saturday Night
3:12
11
Speakers
3:03
12
Vacation
2:44
13
Vandalizer
2:37
14
Goodbye
3:10
15
Come Over
4:00
Moments Worth Listening For
The way Sam Hunt's conversational vocal delivery feels incredibly close-mic'd and vulnerable on the opening track, drawing you immediately into his personal reflections.
The subtle, almost imperceptible drum machine or percussion that enters on track 4, adding a gentle rhythm without breaking the intimate acoustic spell.
The raw, unpolished acoustic guitar solos that appear intermittently, showcasing a more direct, less embellished musicality than his studio work.
The unexpected vocal harmonies that emerge on track 7, adding a layer of wistful beauty to an otherwise stark arrangement.

How does Between the Pines (acoustic mixtape) sound next to the rest of Sam Hunt's catalogue?

Contemplative+4.0σ

Contemplative saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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