What makes But What Will the Neighbors Think by Rodney Crowell notable?

The album produced the hit single 'Queen of Hearts', which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and significantly boosted Crowell's visibility in the industry. Its blend of traditional country with rock influences reflected a shift within the genre during the early 1980s and influenced subsequent artists seeking to cross over into mainstream popularity. Released in 1980, 'But What Will the Neighbors Think' was Rodney Crowell's third studio album and marked a turning point as he began to establish himself as a pivotal figure in the country music scene. This record followed his previous album, 'Ain't Living Long Like This', which had solidified his songwriting skills but not yet achieved commercial success.

Who is But What Will the Neighbors Think for?

But What Will the Neighbors Think works well if you're into steady mid-tempo sing-alongs, nostalgic reflections on relationships and playful storytelling with charm.

How many songs are on But What Will the Neighbors Think?

But What Will the Neighbors Think has 10 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.

But What Will the Neighbors Think

Rodney Crowell · 1980

31 min · 10 tracks · country

A vibrant fusion of classic country storytelling with the emerging pop sensibilities of the early 1980s.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
nostalgic reflections on relationships
playful storytelling with charm
easygoing background for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

seekers of instant gratification
prefer lengthy conceptual pieces

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1980, 'But What Will the Neighbors Think' was Rodney Crowell's third studio album and marked a turning point as he began to establish himself as a pivotal figure in the country music scene. This record followed his previous album, 'Ain't Living Long Like This', which had solidified his songwriting skills but not yet achieved commercial success.
Stylistic neighbors: Guy Clark· Steve Earle· John Prine

Tracklist

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

1 Here Come the 80’s 2:42
2 Ain’t No Money 4:02
3 Oh, What a Feeling 2:57
4 It’s Only Rock ’n’ Roll 3:17
5 On a Real Good Night 3:53
6 Ashes by Now 0:29
7 Heartbroke 2:42
8 Queen of Hearts 3:31
9 Blues in the Daytime 4:20
10 The One About England 3:35

What to play next

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Rodney Crowell

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Ain't Living Long Like This

1978

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