Country State of Mind
Josh Turner · 2020
41 min · 12 tracks · country music
A heartfelt tribute to classic country, blending traditional storytelling with rich instrumentation and Josh Turner's distinctive baritone.
Top tracks — play these first
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Forever and Ever, Amen — This track stands out as a hallmark love song, showcasing Turner's deep vocals paired with heartfelt lyrics that evoke timeless romance.
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Midnight in Montgomery — A poignant cover of Alan Jackson's classic, this track captures the haunting essence of longing and loss with a stirring performance from Turner.
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I'm No Stranger to the Rain — This cover highlights Turner's ability to convey deep emotion through his voice, offering a reflective take on resilience amidst heartache.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively pays homage to classic country but lacks significant innovation or standout moments.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of traditional country instrumentation, including steel guitar and fiddle, throughout its twelve tracks.
- Each track is a cover of classic country songs, maintaining the original melodies while infusing them with Turner's distinctive baritone.
- The pacing remains steady, with most tracks falling into a mid-tempo range, creating a reflective and nostalgic atmosphere.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- nostalgic storytelling with warmth
- heartfelt moments for reflection
- easygoing tunes for gatherings
- melancholic themes of longing
- sing-along classics with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Country State of Mind is Josh Turner's sixth studio album, released in 2020. This album comes after a hiatus following his 2017 release, Deep South, showcasing his return to the music scene with a focus on covers of classic country songs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Randy Travis· Alan Jackson· Brad Paisley
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'm No Stranger to the Rain 3:52
- 2 I've Got It Made 2:56
- 3 Why Me 3:02
- 4 Country State of Mind 4:03
- 5 I Can Tell by the Way You Dance 3:26
- 6 Alone and Forsaken 3:17
- 7 Forever and Ever, Amen 3:49
- 8 Midnight in Montgomery 3:47
- 9 Good Ol' Boys (Theme From the Dukes of Hazzard) 2:54
- 10 You Don't Seem to Miss Me 4:06
- 11 Desperately 3:56
- 12 The Caretaker 2:18
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