Feelin' Good Train
Sammy Kershaw · 1994
35 min · 11 tracks · country music
A vibrant blend of honky-tonk rhythms and heartfelt storytelling, underscored by Kershaw's distinctive twang.
Top tracks — play these first
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Feelin’ Good Train — The title track encapsulates the album's upbeat energy and showcases Kershaw's lively vocal delivery, setting the tone for the entire record.
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Third Rate Romance — This track stands out for its catchy melody and relatable narrative about love gone wrong, becoming one of Kershaw's signature songs.
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National Working Woman’s Holiday — Offering a humorous take on the everyday struggles of working women, this song resonates with listeners through its clever lyrics and engaging rhythm.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and performance but remains within familiar country tropes.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that sets a lively honky-tonk rhythm, immediately establishing the upbeat tone.
- Kershaw's vocal delivery features a distinctive twang that is consistent across all tracks, enhancing the storytelling aspect.
- Several songs incorporate traditional country instrumentation, including steel guitar and fiddle, which are prominent in the mix.
- 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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6/10
- 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
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
- uplifting melodies for road trips
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- playful anthems for sing-alongs
- heartfelt themes of resilience
- light-hearted energy for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long, immersive experiences
- seek deep introspective content
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, Feelin' Good Train was Sammy Kershaw's debut album, marking his entry into the country music scene. At this point, Kershaw was establishing his identity as a traditional country artist following a period of honing his craft in Louisiana bars and clubs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Travis Tritt· Joe Diffie· Mark Chesnutt
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Third Rate Romance
The shift from hopeful anticipation to a stark realization of disappointment unfolds as the narrative progresses.
This progression enhances the emotional complexity of the song, balancing humor with a poignant awareness of romantic disillusionment.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Feelin’ Good Train 3:37
- 2 Third Rate Romance 3:23
- 3 If You Ever Come This Way Again 3:20
- 4 National Working Woman’s Holiday 3:11
- 5 Southbound 4:32
- 6 Better Call a Preacher 2:31
- 7 Paradise From Nine to One 3:41
- 8 Too Far Gone to Leave 2:52
- 9 If Your Gonna Walk, I’m Gonna Crawl 2:21
- 10 The Heart That Time Forgot 3:09
- 11 Never Bit a Bullet Like This 2:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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