How Country Feels cover

How Country Feels

Randy Houser · 2013

56 min · 15 tracks · country music

A vibrant blend of contemporary country sounds infused with heartfelt storytelling and anthemic melodies.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Runnin’ Outta Moonlight — This track showcases Houser's powerful vocal delivery and embodies the carefree spirit of summer nights, making it a standout party anthem.
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    How Country Feels — The titular track captures the essence of rural life and love, resonating deeply with fans through its relatable lyrics and catchy melody.
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    Like a Cowboy — This song reflects on themes of nostalgia and yearning, combining poetic lyrics with a quintessentially country sound that represents Houser's artistic style well.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

47 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive arc across its length.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and strong hooks, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that shifts the album's energy.
  • Several songs incorporate prominent guitar solos that serve as transitions between verses and choruses, enhancing the anthemic quality.
  • The title track employs a call-and-response structure in the chorus, inviting listener participation and creating a communal feel.
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
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Runnin’ Outta Moonlight 3:13
  • 2 Growin’ Younger 4:53
  • 3 Top of the World 3:17
  • 4 The Singer 4:20
  • 5 Power of a Song 3:42
  • 6 Absolutely Nothing 3:02
  • 7 Wherever Love Goes 4:16
  • 8 Like a Cowboy 4:22
  • 9 How Country Feels 3:05
  • 10 Along for the Ride 3:35
  • 11 Sunshine on the Line 3:20
  • 12 Goodnight Kiss 3:26
  • 13 Lets Not Let It 3:10
  • 14 Shine 4:57
  • 15 Route 3 Box 250 D 3:52

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