Is Another Country a good place to start with Rod Stewart?

Yes, Another Country is recommended as a starting point for new Rod Stewart listeners. A reflective blend of blues-infused pop melodies and heartfelt lyrics that echo themes of nostalgia and love. Released on October 23, 2015, Another Country is Rod Stewart's 29th studio album, marking a return to original songwriting after his covers-heavy phase. This album arrives in the wake of his successful Time album from 2013, which revitalized his career and showcased his commitment to personal storytelling.

Who is Another Country for?

Another Country works well if you're into steady pacing for relaxed listening, reflective moments for introspective moods and warm melodies for cozy evenings.

How many songs are on Another Country?

Another Country has 17 tracks, running approximately 68 minutes.

Released 11 years ago this October

Another Country

Rod Stewart · 2015

68 min · 17 tracks · new wave

A reflective blend of blues-infused pop melodies and heartfelt lyrics that echo themes of nostalgia and love.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Love Is Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Another Country — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of searching for belonging and reflects on personal journeys with its introspective lyrics and melodic structure.
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Walking in the Sunshine — This upbeat song radiates optimism and serves as an anthem for resilience, showcasing Stewart's ability to blend joyful melodies with uplifting messages.
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We Can Win — A powerful declaration of hope and determination, this track highlights Stewart's knack for storytelling through music while resonating with contemporary social themes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album blends upbeat and reflective tracks with strong arrangements but lacks standout compositions.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower, more reflective songs.
Several tracks incorporate prominent brass and string arrangements, adding depth to the pop melodies.
The lyrics often employ storytelling techniques, with personal anecdotes and nostalgic themes woven throughout.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 pacing for relaxed listening
reflective moments for introspective moods
warm melodies for cozy evenings
uplifting tracks for feel-good vibes
sing-along friendly choruses

Maybe skip if you

seeking high-energy tracks
prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Marked a return to original songwriting and topped charts, renewing interest in Stewart's music.
Themes: personal journeys· search for belonging· contemporary resilience
Career context: Released on October 23, 2015, Another Country is Rod Stewart's 29th studio album, marking a return to original songwriting after his covers-heavy phase. This album arrives in the wake of his successful Time album from 2013, which revitalized his career and showcased his commitment to personal storytelling.
Stylistic neighbors: Joe Cocker· David Bowie· Elton John

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Love Is

The narrative shifts from personal reflection to addressing a universal truth about love's transformative power.

This structural choice deepens the emotional impact by moving from personal experience to a broader commentary on relationships.