Rhett Miller A Lifetime Of Riding By Night
Released Oct 10, 2025 ATO
Early read 2 professional reviews Updated Oct 16, 2025
Strong critical consensus
Early read based on 2 professional reviews. Chorus currently scores this album at 85/100 across 2 professional reviews.
How ChoruScore worksCritics' Top Tracks
The songs critics returned to most
The Bells of St. Mike’s
1 critic mention
“The Bells of St. Mike’s, delivered with almost whispered vocals, is the emotional apex of the record” — Glide Magazine
All Over Again
2 critic mentions
“All Over Again,” a song about resilience and optimism, stands out not only for its light-over-darkness lyricism” — Glide Magazine
All For You
1 critic mention
“All For You,” a song about gratitude that kicks off the album, is delivered rather earnestly and with little instrumentation” — Glide Magazine
Track Ratings
How critics rated each track, relative to this album (0-100). Only tracks that made critics feel something are rated.
A Little Song (Prologue)
All For You
Ellie on the Wharf
Come As You Are (feat. Evan Felker of Turnpike Troubadours)
Be Mine
People Are Lifted
A Little Song (Interlude)
The Bells of St. Mike’s
All Over Again
Time Again
A Lifetime of Riding by Night
A Little Song
Brand New Heart
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What Critics Are Saying
Deep insights from 2 critics who reviewed this album
Critic's Take
The best songs on A Lifetime Of Riding By Night are the emotionally weighty tracks like "Ellie on the Wharf" and "Be Mine," which carry unexpected gravity and showcase Miller's narrowed, gritty voice. "Time Again" and "All Over Again" also stand out for their struggling hope and moving plea for compassion.
Key Points
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Ellie on the Wharf is best for its unexpected gravity and mature songwriting.
Themes
Critic's Take
The best songs on A Lifetime Of Riding By Night highlight Rhett Miller’s intimate, vulnerable songwriting, with “The Bells of St. Mike’s,” “All For You,” and “All Over Again” standing out. “The Bells of St. Mike’s” is praised as the emotional apex with hymn-like orchestration, while “All For You” introduces the record’s fragile tone. “All Over Again” is noted for its resilient, optimistic lift amid the album’s melancholy. These tracks exemplify why the album’s stripped-down approach and confessional vocal delivery make them the best tracks on A Lifetime Of Riding By Night.
Key Points
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“The Bells of St. Mike’s” is the best song for its emotional apex and hymn-like orchestration.
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The album’s core strengths are Miller’s vulnerable songwriting, stripped-down arrangements, and intimate vocal delivery.