Delicious Surprise
Jo Dee Messina · 2005
44 min · 12 tracks · country · folk
A vibrant blend of contemporary country with heartfelt storytelling and catchy melodies weaving through themes of love and resilience.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo consistency uplifting themes of resilience heartfelt storytelling moments
- Context
- By the time 'Delicious Surprise' was released in 2005, Jo Dee Messina was already an established artist, building on the success of her previous albums. This album followed her commercial peak, particularly after hits from 'Jo Dee Messina' and 'Burn', showcasing her ability to blend personal narratives with mainstream country sounds.
- If you like
- country, folk
Delicious Surprise is an album by Jo Dee Messina, released in 2005. A vibrant blend of contemporary country with heartfelt storytelling and catchy melodies weaving through themes of love and resilience. This album is notable for its commercial performance, reaching number 12 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. It also featured the hit single 'My Give a Damn's Busted', which resonated widely and contributed to discussions surrounding empowerment in country music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Delicious Surprise sound like?
A vibrant blend of contemporary country with heartfelt storytelling and catchy melodies weaving through themes of love and resilience. Rooted in country and folk.
What makes Delicious Surprise by Jo Dee Messina notable?
This album is notable for its commercial performance, reaching number 12 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. It also featured the hit single 'My Give a Damn's Busted', which resonated widely and contributed to discussions surrounding empowerment in country music. By the time 'Delicious Surprise' was released in 2005, Jo Dee Messina was already an established artist, building on the success of her previous albums. This album followed her commercial peak, particularly after hits from 'Jo Dee Messina' and 'Burn', showcasing her ability to blend personal narratives with mainstream country sounds.
Who is Delicious Surprise for?
Delicious Surprise works well if you're into steady mid-tempo consistency, uplifting themes of resilience and heartfelt storytelling moments.
How many songs are on Delicious Surprise?
Delicious Surprise has 12 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Not Going Down 3:18
- 2 Someone Else’s Life Standout 3:29
- 3 Delicious Surprise (I Believe It) Standout 3:50
- 4 It Gets Better 4:34
- 5 Who’s Crying Now 3:31
- 6 My Give a Damn’s Busted Standout 3:20
- 7 It’s Too Late to Worry 3:57
- 8 Life Is Good 3:14
- 9 Love Is Not Enough 3:57
- 10 Where Were You 3:33
- 11 I Wear My Life 4:10
- 12 You Were Just Here 3:26
Release Date
April 26, 2005
Genre
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
44 min 19 sec
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