Late Nights and Longnecks
Justin Moore · 2019
33 min · 10 tracks · country music
A lively blend of traditional country storytelling and contemporary production, capturing the essence of small-town life and revelry.
Top tracks — play these first
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Why We Drink — This track serves as an anthem for camaraderie and celebration, encapsulating the album's themes of friendship and enjoyment in everyday moments.
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The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home — A poignant tribute that reflects on loss and remembrance, highlighting Moore's ability to weave emotional depth into his storytelling.
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Jesus and Jack Daniels — This song cleverly merges faith and indulgence, demonstrating Moore's knack for balancing humor with heartfelt reflections on life’s challenges.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends traditional and contemporary country sounds with relatable storytelling.
What we noticed
- Several songs feature prominent storytelling elements, with lyrics that reflect small-town life and personal experiences.
- The production includes traditional country instrumentation alongside contemporary elements, creating a polished sound.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo, providing a reflective conclusion to the album.
- 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
- celebratory moments with friends
- short bursts of lively storytelling
- easygoing tunes for social gatherings
- nostalgic reflections on small-town life
Maybe skip if you
- prefer serious, introspective music
- want lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Late Nights and Longnecks' was released in January 2019, Justin Moore was solidifying his place in country music, having already released three studio albums. This album followed his 2016 release, 'Kinda Don't Care', and showcased his signature blend of country themes with a polished sound, appealing to both long-time fans and new listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brantley Gilbert· Jake Owen· Eric Church
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Why We Drink 3:31
- 2 That’s My Boy 3:10
- 3 The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home 3:11
- 4 Jesus and Jack Daniels 3:04
- 5 Airport Bar 2:54
- 6 Small Town Street Cred 3:52
- 7 Never Gonna Drink Again 4:09
- 8 On the Rocks 3:30
- 9 Someday I Gotta Quit 3:37
- 10 Good Times Don’t 2:46
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