Based on a True Story...
Blake Shelton · 2013
44 min · 12 tracks · country
An upbeat blend of traditional country storytelling with contemporary production and catchy hooks that resonate with everyday life.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number one on the Billboard Country Albums chart and produced multiple chart-topping singles, including 'Boys 'Round Here'. Its commercial success and radio play helped cement Shelton's influence in the country genre during the early 2010s, contributing to a resurgence in popularity for country music on mainstream platforms.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs upbeat tracks for road trips nostalgic storytelling vibes
- Context
- Released on March 26, 2013, 'Based on a True Story...' marks Blake Shelton's eighth studio album and a significant point in his career following his rise to fame as a coach on NBC's 'The Voice'. This album further solidified his status as a major force in mainstream country music, showcasing his ability to bridge classic country themes with modern sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tyler Childers· Alan Jackson· Shania Twain
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Boys 'Round Here Standout 4:49
- 2 Sure Be Cool If You Did Standout 3:35
- 3 Do You Remember 3:29
- 4 Small Town Big Time 3:51
- 5 Country on the Radio 3:53
- 6 My Eyes 3:10
- 7 Doin' What She Likes 3:43
- 8 I Still Got a Finger 3:38
- 9 Mine Would Be You Standout 4:00
- 10 Lay Low 3:14
- 11 Ten Times Crazier 3:04
- 12 Granddaddy's Gun 3:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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