Cheat the Night
Deborah Allen · 1983
21 min · 6 tracks · country music
A blend of heartfelt storytelling and polished production, merging country roots with pop sensibilities in every track.
Top tracks — play these first
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Baby I Lied — As the lead single, this track showcases Allen's ability to blend catchy melodies with poignant lyrics about deception in love, capturing listeners' attention.
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Cheat the Night — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of heartbreak and resilience, featuring a memorable chorus that highlights Allen's vocal strength.
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I Hurt for You — This song stands out for its emotional depth, as it combines heartfelt storytelling with a compelling melody that emphasizes vulnerability and longing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- heartfelt lyrics about love
- for evening relaxation
- short sessions with emotional depth
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer long, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1983, Cheat the Night was Deborah Allen's debut album, marking her entry into the mainstream country music scene after years of songwriting for other artists. This album established her as a solo artist and showcased her vocal prowess alongside her talent for crafting relatable narratives.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tanya Tucker· Pam Tillis· Lorrie Morgan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Baby I Lied 4:03
- 2 Cheat the Night 3:54
- 3 Fool's Paradise 3:18
- 4 I Hurt for You 3:46
- 5 What's the Matter With Me 3:30
- 6 I've Been Wrong Before 3:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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