It's America
Rodney Atkins · 2009
37 min · 11 tracks · country music
Uplifting anthems and reflective ballads intertwine, capturing the essence of modern American life through a country lens.
Top tracks — play these first
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It's America — This title track serves as a patriotic anthem that encapsulates the spirit of optimism and resilience in American culture, aligning with contemporary sentiments during its release.
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Chasin' Girls — With its fun and playful narrative, this track showcases Atkins' ability to blend humor with relatable storytelling, making it a standout party favorite.
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When It's My Time — This reflective ballad delves into themes of mortality and legacy, striking a poignant contrast to the more upbeat tracks on the album and showcasing Atkins’ lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features a mix of energetic anthems and reflective ballads, capturing modern American life through country music.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lively track that sets a mid-tempo pace, maintaining this energy through the first five songs before introducing slower ballads.
- Several tracks feature prominent use of acoustic guitar and fiddle, typical of contemporary country arrangements, while lyrics often reflect personal and relatable themes.
- The title track, 'It's America,' serves as a centerpiece, both thematically and in its placement, following several upbeat songs and leading into more reflective material.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- feel-good anthems for gatherings
- reflective moments on road trips
- uplifting tunes for sunny days
- celebratory vibes with friends
- short tracks for quick listens
Maybe skip if you
- seeking deep introspective themes
- prefer complex, lengthy compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- It's America is Rodney Atkins' fourth studio album, released in 2009 following his commercial breakthrough with If You’re Going Through Hell in 2006. At this point in his career, Atkins was solidifying his reputation as a leading voice in contemporary country music, building on previous successes while exploring deeper themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jake Owen· Justin Moore· Darius Rucker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tell a Country Boy 3:33
- 2 Chasin' Girls 3:31
- 3 Got It Good 3:35
- 4 Best Things 2:56
- 5 Friends With Tractors 3:33
- 6 15 Minutes 2:41
- 7 Simple Things 3:19
- 8 It's America 3:33
- 9 Rockin' of the Cradle 3:29
- 10 When It's My Time 3:38
- 11 The River Knows 3:39
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