For the Good Times
The Little Willies · 2012
38 min · 12 tracks · alternative country
A warm blend of classic country and playful folk, delivered with a relaxed, intimate charm that invites listeners in.
Top tracks — play these first
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Jolene — The Little Willies' rendition of this iconic song captures both vulnerability and longing, breathing new life into Dolly Parton’s classic narrative.
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Lovesick Blues — This track showcases the band's playful side with a lively arrangement, blending humor and heartache in a way that represents their unique take on country music.
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For the Good Times — The title track serves as an emotional centerpiece, weaving nostalgia and melancholy into its lyrics, resonating deeply with themes of love and loss.
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 warm performances but lacks standout tracks that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- Tracks are predominantly mid-tempo, with several featuring prominent acoustic guitar and piano arrangements.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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For the Good Times
The shift from reminiscing about joyful moments to acknowledging heartache signifies a poignant transition in the narrative.
This structural change enhances the song's emotional depth, contrasting past happiness with present sorrow in a compelling way.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Worship You 2:50
- 2 Remember Me 3:59
- 3 Diesel Smoke, Dangerous Curves 3:04
- 4 Lovesick Blues 4:01
- 5 Tommy Rockwood 2:37
- 6 Fist City 3:00
- 7 Permanently Lonely 2:41
- 8 Foul Owl on the Prowl 3:34
- 9 Wide Open Road 2:31
- 10 For the Good Times 3:46
- 11 If You’ve Got the Money I’ve Got the Time 1:46
- 12 Jolene 4:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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