What makes Chippin' Away by Kevin Fowler notable?

'Chippin' Away' peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, showcasing Fowler's growing popularity. The album's lead single, 'Hell Yeah, I Like Beer,' became a classic party anthem within the Texas country genre, influencing subsequent artists embracing a similar celebratory style. In 2011, Kevin Fowler released 'Chippin' Away' as his fifth studio album, solidifying his presence in the Texas country music scene. This album followed his successful 'Best of' compilation and marked a continued evolution in his songwriting and thematic focus on everyday experiences.

How many songs are on Chippin' Away?

Chippin' Away has 11 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Chippin' Away

Kevin Fowler · 2011

36 min · 11 tracks · country music

A vibrant collection of honky-tonk anthems celebrating love, life, and the joys of beer.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Hell Yeah, I Like Beer — This track embodies the carefree spirit of the album with its catchy chorus and relatable lyrics about enjoying simple pleasures like beer with friends.
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Daddies and Daughters — A heartfelt tribute to the father-daughter relationship, this song stands out for its emotional weight and storytelling that resonates with listeners across generations.
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Chippin' Away — The title track encapsulates the album’s theme of perseverance in love and life, featuring relatable imagery that speaks to those striving to make progress despite challenges.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features strong honky-tonk elements but lacks standout compositions that elevate it beyond its genre.

What we noticed

The first five tracks maintain a lively tempo, with the lead single 'Hell Yeah, I Like Beer' serving as an upbeat centerpiece.
Several tracks feature prominent guitar solos and traditional country instrumentation, emphasizing a honky-tonk sound.
The final track is a live version of 'Knocked Up,' which contrasts with the studio recordings preceding it.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 That Girl 3:28
2 Hell Yeah, I Like Beer 3:27
3 Here's to Me and You 3:11
4 Daddies and Daughters 3:39
5 Beer Money 3:16
6 Girl in a Truck 2:51
7 Borderline Crazy 3:10
8 Big River 3:24
9 Do That With You Gone 3:44
10 Chippin' Away 3:13
11 Knocked Up (live) 3:26

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