Courtney Marie Andrews - Valentine (2026)


I hear the craft immediately, but I don’t quite feel the urgency. Valentine is well written, well sung, and tastefully arranged, yet it plays things safe in a way that keeps it from fully taking over the room. Courtney Marie Andrews sounds confident and composed, but that composure also flattens the emotional peaks. I appreciate the warmth and the professionalism, though by the end I’m left admiring the album more than needing to return to it.

Pros

  1. Solid, mature songwriting – Clear narratives, clean structures, and a voice that carries authority without strain.

  2. Tasteful arrangements – Americana and folk-rock elements are balanced and never cluttered.

  3. Consistent mood – The album knows its emotional lane and stays coherent throughout.

Cons

  1. Low risk factor – Very little here challenges expectations or pushes beyond comfort.

  2. Muted emotional payoff – Songs often resolve politely instead of landing hard.

  3. Limited replay pull – Pleasant and respectable, but not especially sticky over time.





Genre: Singer Songwriter
Country: US

Final Verdict: 65% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 21th / 77

Highlight: Cons and Clowns


Made me think of:
Big Thief
Fleet Foxes
Waxahatchee

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