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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo rhythm throughout
  • working-class stories and themes
  • ideal for road trip sing-alongs
  • uplifting melodies for daily grind

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
  • seek experimental or avant-garde sounds

Where this album fits

Career 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
Zac Brown Band· Lady A· Brothers Osborne

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Forty Hour Week (For a Livin') 3:23
  • 2 Can't Keep a Good Man Down 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 3:11
  • 9 As Right Now 3:04
  • 10 If It Ain't Dixie (It Won't Do) 7:35

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