Another Place, Another Time
Jerry Lee Lewis · 1968
27 min · 11 tracks · blues
Melodic honky-tonk rhythms intertwine with heartfelt storytelling, revealing the emotional depth of classic country music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Another Place Another Time — This title track encapsulates the album’s theme of longing and heartache, showcasing Lewis's emotional vocal delivery and poignant lyrics.
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What's Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made a Loser Out of Me) Start here — A lively yet bittersweet tale of love lost, this track stands out for its catchy melody and relatable narrative, demonstrating Lewis's knack for storytelling.
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Before the Next Teardrop Falls — This cover conveys deep sorrow through its earnest performance, reflecting Lewis's ability to interpret song material with genuine emotion.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting within a cohesive honky-tonk framework, balancing emotional depth with accessibility.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent honky-tonk rhythm across its tracks, with piano and steel guitar prominently driving the sound.
- Each song typically follows a verse-chorus structure, allowing for storytelling that is both straightforward and emotionally resonant.
- The title track is positioned as the seventh song, serving as a pivotal moment that encapsulates the album's themes of longing and nostalgia.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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
- short tracks for quick listening
- heartfelt reflections on love lost
- emotive sing-alongs with friends
- steady flow for easy enjoyment
- for nostalgic moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long immersive experiences
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked Jerry Lee Lewis's successful crossover into country music, gaining wider recognition.
- Themes
- heartbreak in honky-tonks· nostalgic longing· Midwestern barroom tales
- Career context
- Released in 1968, Another Place, Another Time marked Jerry Lee Lewis's return to the country genre after experimenting with rock and roll. This album followed his previous releases during a tumultuous period in his life, showcasing a mature sound that solidified his place in country music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Little Richard· Chuck Berry· Fats Domino
Tracklist
- 1 What's Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made a Loser Out of Me) Start here 2:38
- 2 Play Me a Song I Can Cry To 2:54
- 3 On the Back Row 2:50
- 4 Walking the Floor Over You 2:09
- 5 All Night Long 2:34
- 6 I'm a Lonesome Fugitive 3:02
- 7 Another Place Another Time 2:27
- 8 Break My Mind 2:29
- 9 Before the Next Teardrop Falls 2:08
- 10 All the Good Is Gone 2:14
- 11 We Live in Two Different Worlds 2:14
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Grand Tour
George Jones
Explores similar themes of heartbreak and longing with a country sound and storytelling approach.
Red Headed Stranger
Willie Nelson
Shares a narrative-driven style and emotional depth, set against a backdrop of honky-tonk rhythms.
Habits Old and New
Hank Williams Jr.
Infuses traditional country themes with personal narratives and a heartfelt vocal delivery, akin to Lewis's style.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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