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All Jacked Up

Gretchen Wilson · 2005

41 min · 12 tracks · country music

A vibrant mix of party anthems and heartfelt ballads that showcase a rebellious spirit in contemporary country music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    All Jacked Up — The title track encapsulates the album's upbeat energy and rebellious theme, blending catchy hooks with a party-ready vibe that set the tone for Wilson's brand.
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    Politically Uncorrect — This song showcases Wilson's bold persona and willingness to address controversial topics in a humorous manner, reflecting the attitudes of many country fans at the time.
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    He Ain't Even Cold Yet — This track offers a more serious narrative about heartbreak and resilience, contrasting with the lighter songs on the album while highlighting Wilson's vocal range and storytelling ability.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic anthems with heartfelt ballads, showcasing Gretchen Wilson's blend of rock and country.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks feature prominent electric guitar riffs, blending rock influences with traditional country instrumentation.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 mid-tempo flow
  • upbeat party atmosphere
  • dynamic storytelling experiences
  • quick, engaging tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 27, 2005, All Jacked Up is Gretchen Wilson's second studio album, following her breakthrough debut, Here for the Party. At this point in her career, Wilson was capitalizing on the success of her previous hits, solidifying her presence as a leading voice in modern country with a blend of humor and authenticity.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 All Jacked Up 3:32
  • 2 California Girls 2:49
  • 3 Full Time Job 3:24
  • 4 Skoal Ring 2:50
  • 5 He Ain't Even Cold Yet 3:58
  • 6 One Bud Wiser 3:38
  • 7 Politically Uncorrect 3:23
  • 8 I Don't Feel Like Loving You Today 2:45
  • 9 Rebel Child 3:49
  • 10 Raining on Me 4:23
  • 11 Not Bad for a Bartender 3:49
  • 12 Good Morning Heartache 3:30

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