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.
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
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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
- 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
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