5th Gear
Brad Paisley · 2007
67 min · 18 tracks · country
A vibrant blend of playful storytelling and polished production, capturing the essence of modern country music.
Why this album works
'5th Gear' debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, further solidifying Paisley's status in the industry. It produced several successful singles, including 'Ticks' and 'Letter to Me', both of which received extensive airplay and contributed to Paisley's reputation for clever songwriting.
- Best for
- playful storytelling with charm steady journey with interludes light-hearted sing-along moments
- Context
- By the time '5th Gear' was released in 2007, Brad Paisley was already a well-established name in country music, following his breakthrough with 'Mud on the Tires' in 2003. This album marked his fifth studio release, showcasing his continued evolution as a songwriter and performer while maintaining his signature humor and musicianship.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lee Ann Womack· Tyler Childers· Billy Dean
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All I Wanted Was a Car 4:05
- 2 Ticks Standout 4:33
- 3 Online 4:56
- 4 Letter to Me Standout 4:41
- 5 I'm Still a Guy Standout 4:11
- 6 Some Mistakes 4:57
- 7 It Did 3:55
- 8 Mr. Policeman 4:15
- 9 If Love Was a Plane 3:56
- 10 Oh Love 4:11
- 11 Better Than This 3:12
- 12 With You, Without You 4:54
- 13 Previously... 0:55
- 14 Bigger Fish to Fry 4:25
- 15 When We All Get to Heaven 3:54
- 16 Throttleneck 5:16
- 17 Outtake #1 0:26
- 18 Outtake #2 0:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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