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Every Chance I Get

Colt Ford · 2011

44 min · 13 tracks · country music

A fusion of country storytelling with hip-hop rhythms and a playful attitude permeates this vibrant album.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Country Thang — This track encapsulates Colt Ford's signature style, combining catchy hooks with relatable lyrics about rural life, setting the tone for the album.
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    She Likes to Ride in Trucks — The song captures the playful essence of Ford's music, highlighting country culture while engaging listeners with its infectious rhythm and relatable narrative.
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    What I Call Home — This track showcases Ford's ability to evoke strong emotions through storytelling, reflecting on personal roots and connection to place which resonates deeply with fans.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album blends country storytelling with hip-hop elements, creating a distinct sound while maintaining conventional themes.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a strong, upbeat track that sets a lively tone, maintaining a mid-tempo pace for the first half before introducing slower songs in the latter half.
  • Several tracks feature a call-and-response style between Ford's rapped verses and sung choruses, blending hip-hop rhythms with country melodies.
  • The lyrics often focus on themes of rural life and partying, with playful wordplay and humor evident in titles like 'Titty's Beer' and 'She Likes to Ride in Trucks'.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

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 sing-alongs
  • lighthearted storytelling with friends
  • easygoing background for gatherings
  • celebratory vibe for road trips
  • casual energy for weekend relaxation

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of deep introspection
  • fans of slow, atmospheric pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2011, Colt Ford had already established himself as a unique voice in the country music scene, following his debut album 'Ride Through the Country' in 2008. 'Every Chance I Get' served as his third studio album, showcasing his growing popularity and blending of genres, particularly country and rap.
Stylistic neighbors
Jason Aldean· Brantley Gilbert· Kip Moore

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Country Thang 2:52
  • 2 Work It Out 2:36
  • 3 Waste Some Time 4:55
  • 4 Do It With My Eyes Closed 2:54
  • 5 This Is Our Song 3:48
  • 6 Titty's Beer 3:30
  • 7 She Likes to Ride in Trucks 3:25
  • 8 Pipe the Sunshine In 2:56
  • 9 Every Chance I Get 2:58
  • 10 What I Call Home 4:07
  • 11 Overworked & Underpaid 3:10
  • 12 Skirts & Boots 2:40
  • 13 Twisted 4:17

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