What makes It Goes Like This by Thomas Rhett notable?

'It Goes Like This' achieved commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Country Albums chart and producing multiple hit singles. The title track became a defining moment for Rhett, establishing him in the country genre and leading to significant radio play and recognition within the industry. Released as Thomas Rhett's debut album, 'It Goes Like This' marked the beginning of his ascent in the country music scene. At this point, Rhett was transitioning from a songwriter for other artists to a recording artist in his own right, showcasing his talent through a collection of tracks that highlighted his distinctive style.

How many songs are on It Goes Like This?

It Goes Like This has 1 track, running approximately 3 minutes.

It Goes Like This

Thomas Rhett · 2013

3 min · 1 track · country music

A blend of upbeat melodies and relatable lyrics captures the essence of young love in contemporary country music.

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It Goes Like This — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of youthful romance and spontaneity, setting the tone for Rhett's storytelling style.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

43 /100

Lowland

Higher than 2% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and production typical of its genre but lacks standout moments.

What we noticed

The lyrics frequently reflect themes of everyday life and relatable experiences, appealing to a broad audience.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Established Thomas Rhett's reputation in country music with commercial success.
Themes: young love spontaneity· Nashville storytelling· first date excitement
Career context: Released as Thomas Rhett's debut album, 'It Goes Like This' marked the beginning of his ascent in the country music scene. At this point, Rhett was transitioning from a songwriter for other artists to a recording artist in his own right, showcasing his talent through a collection of tracks that highlighted his distinctive style.
Stylistic neighbors: Kacey Musgraves· Luke Bryan· Brett Young