Released 50 years ago this October
11 Months and 29 Days
Johnny Paycheck · 1976
27 min · 10 tracks · country music
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11 Months and 29 Days Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and traditional country elements but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The title track opens the album with a slow tempo and a narrative style, setting a reflective mood that persists through several subsequent tracks.
- Many songs feature traditional country instrumentation, including steel guitar and fiddle, which are prominent in the arrangements.
- The lyrics often explore themes of heartbreak and loss, with a storytelling approach that is consistent across most tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- short tracks for quick listening
- wistful reflections on lost love
- stories of heartache and longing
- easygoing background for casual moments
- conversational tones that invite connection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
- seek high-energy dance tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album helped solidify Paycheck's reputation in country music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Merle Haggard· David Allan Coe· Waylon Jennings
Tracklist
- 1 11 Months and 29 Days Start here 3:45
- 2 The Woman Who Put Me Here 2:01
- 3 The Feminine Touch 2:36
- 4 I Sleep With Her Memory Every Night 2:19
- 5 I Can See Me Lovin’ You Again 2:20
- 6 Gone at Last 3:05
- 7 Closer Than I’ve Ever Been Before 2:33
- 8 I’ve Seen Better Days 3:39
- 9 Live With Me (’Til I Can Learn to Live Again) 2:28
- 10 That’s What the Outlaws in Texas Want to Hear 3:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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