It's About Time
Tracy Byrd · 1999
40 min · 11 tracks · country music
A heartfelt blend of traditional country sounds and modern storytelling that captures the essence of love and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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It's About Time — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of patience and longing, showcasing Byrd's smooth delivery and emotional depth.
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Proud of Me — This song stands out for its celebratory tone and uplifting lyrics, highlighting personal achievements and familial pride, making it an anthem of resilience.
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Something to Brag About — Featuring a duet with fellow country artist, this track effectively blends humor and sincerity, illustrating the joys of everyday life and relationships.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and traditional instrumentation but lacks standout tracks that elevate it beyond its peers.
What we noticed
- The first four tracks maintain a steady mid-tempo pace, while the fifth introduces a slower ballad that shifts the album's energy.
- Several tracks feature prominent steel guitar and fiddle, emphasizing traditional country instrumentation throughout.
- The lyrics often employ storytelling techniques, with characters and narratives that unfold across multiple songs.
- 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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5/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt tales of love
- warm melodies for reflection
- easygoing tunes for gatherings
- nostalgic themes of longing
- short tracks for casual listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, It's About Time was Tracy Byrd's fifth studio album, following his successful self-titled album in 1997. At this stage in his career, Byrd had already established himself as a prominent figure in contemporary country music, and this album continued to build on his popularity with both fans and critics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mark Chesnutt· Joe Diffie· Aaron Tippin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Put Your Hand in Mine 4:32
- 2 It's About Time 4:00
- 3 Can't Have One Without the Other 3:28
- 4 Take Me With You When You Go 3:18
- 5 Every Time I Do 3:40
- 6 Love, You Ain't Seen the Last of Me 3:31
- 7 Ain't It Just Like a Woman 3:22
- 8 Undo the Right 3:00
- 9 Proud of Me 3:51
- 10 A Little Love 3:34
- 11 Something to Brag About 4:28
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