40-Hour Week
Alabama · 1985
40 min · 10 tracks · country
A vibrant blend of traditional country melodies and contemporary storytelling that resonates with working-class America.
Why this album works
This album produced the hit single 'Forty Hour Week (For a Livin')', which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, exemplifying Alabama's influence on the genre. The album's focus on working-class struggles resonated deeply during a time of economic uncertainty in America, further solidifying its cultural relevance.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo rhythm throughout working-class stories and themes ideal for road trip sing-alongs
- Context
- By 1985, Alabama was solidifying their status as a leading force in country music following the success of their previous album, 'Roll On.' '40-Hour Week' marked the group's transition into a more polished sound while still maintaining their roots, showcasing their ability to connect with everyday life themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Willie Nelson· Jerry Lee Lewis· Hank Williams Jr.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Forty Hour Week (For a Livin') Standout 3:23
- 2 Can't Keep a Good Man Down Standout 3:40
- 3 There's No Way 4:12
- 4 Down on Longboat Key 4:10
- 5 Louisiana Moon 3:07
- 6 I Want to Know You Before We Make Love 4:05
- 7 Fireworks 3:53
- 8 (She Won't Have a Thing to Do With) Nobody but Me Standout 3:11
- 9 As Right Now 3:04
- 10 If It Ain't Dixie (It Won't Do) 7:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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