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Current Mood

Dustin Lynch · 2017

43 min · 13 tracks · country music

A lively blend of contemporary country rhythms and infectious melodies celebrating love, heartbreak, and small-town life.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Small Town Boy — This track embodies the album’s themes of nostalgia and identity, resonating with listeners through its relatable narrative about pride in one’s roots.
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    I'd Be Jealous Too — With its catchy hook and playful lyrics, this song exemplifies the upbeat tone of the album while exploring jealousy in a lighthearted manner.
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    Party Song — This track captures the essence of youthful fun and celebration, making it a perfect anthem for gatherings and social events throughout the summer.

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 blends lively rhythms with relatable themes, though it follows familiar country templates.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a consistent upbeat tempo, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a contrast.
  • Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the communal feel typical of country music.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo feel throughout
  • catchy anthems for gatherings
  • relatable stories for everyday moments
  • sing-along vibes with friends
  • for road trip playlists

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of experimental sounds
  • prefer slow, introspective tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Current Mood is Dustin Lynch's third studio album, coming after the commercial success of his previous album, Where It's At, which solidified his presence in the country music scene. Released in early 2017, this album showcases Lynch's evolution as an artist while further establishing him as a leading voice in modern country music.
Stylistic neighbors
Thomas Rhett· Kip Moore· Jon Pardi

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I'd Be Jealous Too 3:05
  • 2 Seein' Red 3:14
  • 3 Small Town Boy 3:25
  • 4 Why We Call Each Other 3:20
  • 5 Here We Come 3:23
  • 6 Love Me or Leave Me Alone 4:05
  • 7 Back On It 3:29
  • 8 I Wish You Were Beer 3:06
  • 9 State Lines 3:11
  • 10 Party Song 3:11
  • 11 New Girl 3:39
  • 12 Why Not Tonight 3:05
  • 13 Sun Don't Go Down on That 3:26

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