Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace
Big & Rich · 2007
38 min · 14 tracks · country music
A vibrant blend of country rock and heartfelt balladry that celebrates life's highs and lows with infectious energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lost in This Moment — This track captures the essence of living in the present, merging romantic sentiments with an upbeat melody that became a defining hit for the duo.
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Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace — The title track explores the duality of life's experiences, reflecting on both chaos and redemption with poignant lyrics and a compelling arrangement.
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When the Devil Gets the Best of Me — This song dives into vulnerability and personal struggles, balancing dark themes with a catchy hook that showcases their lyrical depth.
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Radio — With its lively energy and engaging narrative about the power of music, this track exemplifies Big & Rich's ability to craft songs that resonate with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends country rock and ballads with narrative elements, but lacks strong cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The album opens with an intro track that sets a thematic tone, followed by the lead single which maintains a mid-tempo pace.
- Several tracks feature spoken word segments or intros that create a narrative flow between songs.
- The last three tracks shift towards more upbeat tempos, creating a celebratory conclusion to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- steady flow with celebratory moments
- uplifting themes of redemption
- for group sing-alongs
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- balanced mix of reflection and
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek deep, introspective experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace marked Big & Rich's third studio album, following their breakthrough success with Horse of a Different Color. This album came during a period of solidifying their presence in the country music scene after initial acclaim, showcasing their signature mix of humor and introspection.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Montgomery Gentry· Toby Keith· Jake Owen
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:10
- 2 Lost in This Moment 3:31
- 3 Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace 3:51
- 4 Faster Than Angels Fly 4:26
- 5 Eternity Intro 0:29
- 6 Eternity 3:18
- 7 When the Devil Gets the Best of Me 3:18
- 8 Radio Intro 1:03
- 9 Radio 3:47
- 10 You Never Stop Loving Somebody 2:29
- 11 High Five 3:30
- 12 Please Man 2:54
- 13 You Shook Me All Night Long 2:43
- 14 Loud 3:02
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