About to Get Real
Easton Corbin · 2015
40 min · 12 tracks · country music
A polished blend of modern country with heartfelt storytelling and infectious melodies that resonate across a wide audience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Baby Be My Love Song — This track stands out for its romantic themes and catchy chorus, capturing the essence of modern country love songs while displaying Corbin's smooth vocal delivery.
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Are You With Me — The song's heartfelt lyrics about longing and connection resonate strongly with listeners, showcasing Corbin's talent for storytelling.
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Wild Women and Whiskey — A lively anthem celebrating carefree nights, this track highlights Corbin's ability to blend fun narratives with engaging melodies, appealing to party vibes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but remains within familiar country tropes.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, with the majority of tracks maintaining a similar energy level throughout.
- Several songs incorporate traditional country instrumentation, such as steel guitar and fiddle, blending them with modern production techniques.
- The lyrics often employ storytelling elements, focusing on relatable themes like love and relationships, which are common in country music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious melodies for sing-alongs
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- upbeat vibes for social gatherings
- heartfelt storytelling with catchy hooks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, introspective albums
- want experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2015, Easton Corbin released 'About to Get Real' as his third studio album, following his successful self-titled debut and the chart-topping 'All Over the Road'. At this point in his career, Corbin was solidifying his presence in the country music scene, striving to maintain momentum after previous commercial successes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Josh Turner· Blake Shelton· Brad Paisley
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kiss Me One More Time 3:20
- 2 Guys and Girls 3:48
- 3 Clockwork 3:09
- 4 Diggin’ on You 2:42
- 5 Baby Be My Love Song 3:21
- 6 About to Get Real 3:15
- 7 Yup 3:13
- 8 Wild Women and Whiskey 3:32
- 9 Are You With Me 3:40
- 10 Damn Girl 3:28
- 11 Just Add Water 3:04
- 12 Like a Song 3:48
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