I've Got Something to Say
David Allan Coe · 1980
28 min · 10 tracks · country
A raw blend of honky-tonk rhythms and gritty storytelling that captures life's struggles and triumphs.
Why this album works
'I've Got Something to Say' is notable for its track 'Take This Job and Shove It Too', which became an anthem for working-class frustration and later inspired a film. The album received a positive critical reception, contributing to Coe's reputation as a bold storyteller in the country genre during the early 1980s.
- Best for
- quick bursts of storytelling anthemic sing-alongs with friends gritty tales of everyday life
- Context
- Released on June 1, 1980, 'I've Got Something to Say' was David Allan Coe's sixth studio album. At this point in his career, he was transitioning into a more mainstream country sound following the success of his earlier work, including the controversial but impactful 'Penitentiary Blues'. This album continued to showcase his unique voice and narrative lyricism while solidifying his place in the outlaw country movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jerry Reed· Jerry Lee Lewis· Willie Nelson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I’ve Got Something to Say Standout 2:03
- 2 Back to Atlanta 3:48
- 3 I Could Never Give You Up (For Someone Else) 2:23
- 4 Take It Easy Rider 2:40
- 5 The Great Nashville Railroad Disaster (A True Story) Standout 3:05
- 6 Hank Williams Junior Junior 2:44
- 7 Get a Little Dirt on Your Hands 3:42
- 8 If You’ll Hold the Ladder (I’ll Climb to the Top) 2:39
- 9 This Bottle (In My Hand) 2:51
- 10 Take This Job and Shove It Too Standout 2:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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