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Judge Jerrod & the Hung Jury

Jerrod Niemann · 2010

45 min · 20 tracks · country music

A playful blend of honky-tonk rhythms and catchy melodies that captures the spirit of modern country storytelling.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Lover, Lover — This track became Niemann's breakout hit, showcasing his knack for blending catchy hooks with narrative-driven lyrics about love and longing.
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    They Should Have Named You Cocaine — The song stands out with its clever wordplay and upbeat tempo, presenting a lighthearted take on heartbreak that highlights Niemann's humorous style.
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    How Can I Be So Thirsty — This track effectively combines playful imagery with a catchy chorus, embodying the album's themes of longing and humor in a quintessentially country manner.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features catchy storytelling with a mix of tempos, though it doesn't fully stand out in the country genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a playful tone, followed by a series of mid-tempo songs that maintain a consistent energy.
  • Several tracks feature conversational lyrics that tell stories, often incorporating humor and relatable themes.
  • The last three tracks slow down the tempo, creating a reflective mood before concluding with an outro that wraps up the album's narrative.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful storytelling with humor
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • sing-along moments with friends
  • lighthearted themes and melodies
  • casual listening for gatherings

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking deep emotional exploration
  • prefer long, immersive songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released as Jerrod Niemann's second studio album, Judge Jerrod & the Hung Jury followed his debut, 2009's Judge Jerrod & the Hung Jury. This album marked a significant moment in Niemann's career as he began to establish his distinctive sound and personality in the country music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Lee Brice· Chris Young· Justin Moore

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro 0:50
  • 2 They Should Have Named You Cocaine 3:40
  • 3 Lover, Lover 3:13
  • 4 Phone Call at 3 A.M. 1:30
  • 5 Down In Mexico 3:12
  • 6 What Do You Want 3:34
  • 7 A Friendly Request 0:22
  • 8 The Buckin' Song 2:33
  • 9 Old School New Again 3:44
  • 10 Intermission 0:41
  • 11 Come Back To Me 3:47
  • 12 Drunken Complaint 0:06
  • 13 How Can I Be So Thirsty 2:36
  • 14 Bakersfield 3:08
  • 15 A Concerned Fan 0:54
  • 16 One More Drinkin' Song 2:47
  • 17 I Hope You Get What You Deserve 4:16
  • 18 Deep Thoughts 0:34
  • 19 For Everclear 3:37
  • 20 Outro 0:46

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata