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Beatin' the Odds

Eddie Rabbitt · 1997

41 min · 12 tracks · country

A blend of heartfelt storytelling and catchy melodies that captures the essence of 90s country music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic progression throughout
  • heartfelt storytelling with warmth
  • catchy tunes for sing-alongs
  • for a nostalgic drive
  • easy listening for casual moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking experimental or avant-garde
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Beatin' the Odds' marked Eddie Rabbitt's return to the music scene after a brief hiatus since his last album in 1993. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from a string of hits in the 1980s to a more reflective sound that incorporated contemporary country themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Ronnie Milsap· Kenny Rogers· John Conlee

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Great Old American Town 3:53
  • 2 It’s Me I’m Runnin’ From 3:21
  • 3 I’ll Make Everything Alright 2:33
  • 4 You’ve Come to the Right Heart 3:49
  • 5 Love May Never Pass This Way Again 3:26
  • 6 I’m There 3:24
  • 7 Drivin’ My Life Away 3:17
  • 8 Suspicions 4:58
  • 9 Two Dollars in the Jukebox 2:23
  • 10 I Love a Rainy Night 3:13
  • 11 On Second Thought 3:37
  • 12 American Boy 3:12

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