Cabin Fever
Corb Lund · 2012
44 min · 12 tracks · country music
A vibrant mix of storytelling and humor, merging traditional country sounds with contemporary folk sensibilities.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gettin’ Down on the Mountain — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its upbeat energy and clever lyrics about rural life, effectively showcasing Lund's signature storytelling style.
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Bible on the Dash — Here, Lund combines humor with a poignant reflection on faith and personal values, creating a memorable narrative that resonates deeply with listeners.
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(You Ain’t a Cowboy) If You Ain’t Been Bucked Off — This track stands out for its playful critique of cowboy culture while celebrating resilience, encapsulating the album's blend of humor and authenticity.
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Priceless Antique Pistol Shoots Startled Owner — The storytelling in this song showcases Lund’s trademark wit and creativity, crafting a vivid scene that illustrates the unexpected events of everyday life.
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Pour ’em Kinda Strong — This closing track offers a reflective moment amid the lively arrangements, grounding the album with themes of connection and camaraderie.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive arc across its length.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate storytelling elements, often using humor and vivid imagery to convey narratives, such as in 'Bible on the Dash' and 'Cows Around'.
- Instrumentation frequently includes traditional country elements like banjo and fiddle, blending with contemporary folk influences throughout the record.
- 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 mid-tempo sing-alongs
- humorous storytelling moments
- afternoon drive soundtrack
- lighthearted tunes with charm
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of intense drama
- prefer experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Cabin Fever is Corb Lund's fifth studio album, released in 2012 following his breakthrough with Losin' Lately Gambler. At this point in his career, Lund was solidifying his position as a leading voice in Canadian country music, known for his witty lyrics and engaging live performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sturgill Simpson· Kacey Musgraves· Jason Isbell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gettin’ Down on the Mountain 3:28
- 2 Dig Gravedigger Dig 4:10
- 3 Bible on the Dash 4:30
- 4 September 4:43
- 5 Mein Deutsches Motorrad 2:32
- 6 Cows Around 4:30
- 7 (You Ain’t a Cowboy) If You Ain’t Been Bucked Off 2:59
- 8 Drink It Like You Mean It 3:04
- 9 Priceless Antique Pistol Shoots Startled Owner 3:59
- 10 The Gothest Girl I Can 3:42
- 11 One Left in the Chamber 3:15
- 12 Pour ’em Kinda Strong 3:32
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