Aces
Suzy Bogguss · 1991
35 min · 10 tracks · country music
A blend of heartfelt storytelling and melodic country-folk that captures both nostalgia and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Outbound Plane Start here — This track showcases Bogguss's signature narrative style, combining catchy melodies with themes of longing and departure, making it a standout hit.
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Aces — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, featuring clever lyrics that explore themes of fate and acceptance with an infectious chorus.
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Someday Soon — Originally a hit for Judy Collins, Bogguss’s rendition revitalizes the song with her warm vocals and emotional delivery, reinforcing her artistic identity.
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 typical of early '90s country, with some standout tracks.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a strong narrative flow, with 'Outbound Plane' and 'Aces' featuring prominent hooks and storytelling.
- Several tracks incorporate layered harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional resonance of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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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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
Known within its scene. 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
- steady melodic journey throughout
- heartfelt storytelling in every track
- for reflective afternoons
- warm vocals for cozy evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established her reputation with charting hits and solidified her place in country music.
- Themes
- nostalgic storytelling· longing departures· fate and acceptance
- Career context
- Released in 1991, 'Aces' was Suzy Bogguss's third studio album, following her breakthrough with 'Someday Soon'. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her place in the country music scene after gaining significant recognition from her previous works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mary Chapin Carpenter· Patty Loveless· Nanci Griffith
Tracklist
- 1 Outbound Plane Start here 2:55
- 2 Aces 3:50
- 3 Someday Soon 3:57
- 4 Let Goodbye Hurt 3:17
- 5 Save Yourself 2:56
- 6 Yellow River Road 3:01
- 7 Part of Me 3:22
- 8 Letting Go 4:33
- 9 Music on the Wind 3:27
- 10 Still Hold On 4:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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