Human Emotions
David Allan Coe · 1978
32 min · 10 tracks · country music
A reflective blend of heartfelt ballads and honky-tonk anthems that explore love, loss, and the human experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Would You Lay With Me (In a Field of Stone) — This track embodies Coe's signature style, weaving vulnerability with romantic imagery that resonates deeply within the country tradition.
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Human Emotions — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, showcasing Coe's ability to articulate complex feelings through simple yet poignant lyrics.
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Suicide — By addressing a sensitive subject matter openly, this song challenges the stigma surrounding mental health issues within the country music landscape.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong storytelling and emotional depth, particularly in its exploration of difficult themes.
What we noticed
- Several songs feature prominent storytelling elements, with lyrics that delve into themes of love and loss.
- The final track, 'Suicide', stands out with its somber tone and stark lyrical content, creating a poignant conclusion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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7/10
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
- steady emotional storytelling flow
- heartfelt reflections on life
- late-night introspection with friends
- brief yet impactful narratives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy tracks
- seek complex sonic experimentation
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1978, Human Emotions was David Allan Coe's fifth studio album, following his breakthrough with the controversial 'Penitentiary Blues'. At this point in his career, Coe was establishing himself as a distinctive voice in country music, known for his raw storytelling and emotional authenticity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Waylon Jennings· Johnny Paycheck· Merle Haggard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Would You Lay With Me (In a Field of Stone) 2:54
- 2 If This Is Just a Game 3:29
- 3 You Can Count on Me 2:40
- 4 Mississippi River Queen 2:32
- 5 Tomorrow Is Another Day 2:42
- 6 Human Emotions 4:28
- 7 (She Finally Crossed Over) Love’s Cheating Line 4:07
- 8 Whiskey and Women 2:34
- 9 Jack Daniels If You Please 3:17
- 10 Suicide 3:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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