More of That Guitar Country
Chet Atkins · 1965
55 min · 24 tracks · classical music
A vibrant tapestry of intricate guitar work paired with lively melodies, embodying the essence of country music's golden age.
Top tracks — play these first
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Freight Train Start here — This track opens the album with a catchy melody that demonstrates Atkins' virtuoso guitar skills and sets the tone for the collection.
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Yakety Axe — This playful take on the classic 'Yakety Sax' features clever arrangements and showcases Atkins’ signature style, blending humor with technical prowess.
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Sugarfoot Rag — A classic instrumental piece that highlights Atkins’ ability to merge traditional country with jazz influences, making it an essential example of his eclectic sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalAtkins' intricate guitar work and lively melodies define this album's strong compositional quality and craftsmanship.
What we noticed
- Many tracks are structured around a call-and-response format between the lead guitar and accompanying instruments, creating a dynamic interplay.
- The first half of the album maintains an upbeat tempo with lively arrangements, while the second half introduces more reflective pieces that slow down the pace.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- steady mid-tempo acoustic flow
- fingerstyle guitar intricacies shine
- for relaxed afternoons
- enjoyable background for gatherings
- short tracks encourage replay
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, epic compositions
- seek high-energy dance tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album helped solidify Atkins' influence on the Nashville sound and country music.
- Themes
- Nashville sound evolution· fingerstyle guitar mastery· jazz-infused country melodies
- Career context
- By 1965, Chet Atkins was already a respected figure in the country music scene, known for his innovative fingerstyle guitar technique. 'More of That Guitar Country' came shortly after his influential album 'The Guitar Player,' further solidifying his role as a leading artist and producer within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Les Paul· Doc Watson· Jerry Reed
Tracklist
- 1 Freight Train Start here 2:03
- 2 A Little Bit of Blues 2:58
- 3 Nine Pound Hammer 2:26
- 4 Dobro 1:59
- 5 Kentucky 2:53
- 6 Vaya con Dios 2:23
- 7 Winter Walkin’ 2:01
- 8 Guitar Country 2:39
- 9 Sugarfoot Rag 2:01
- 10 Gone 2:01
- 11 Copper Kettle 2:10
- 12 Yes Ma’am 2:15
- 13 Yakety Axe 2:04
- 14 Back Up and Push 2:13
- 15 Cloudy and Cool 2:19
- 16 Alone and Forsaken 2:41
- 17 Old Joe Clark 2:08
- 18 Catch the Wind 2:03
- 19 How’s the World Treating You 2:39
- 20 Understand Your Man 2:02
- 21 Letter Edged in Black 2:06
- 22 My Town 2:20
- 23 Blowin’ in the Wind 2:24
- 24 The Last Letter 2:23
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The New Sound!
Les Paul
Features intricate guitar work and jazz-inflected tunes, echoing Atkins' fingerstyle mastery.
Doc Watson
Doc Watson
Combines traditional folk with virtuosic guitar playing, similar to Atkins' blend of country and jazz.
Breezin'
George Benson
Showcases smooth guitar lines and jazz influences, resonating with the sophisticated melodies of Atkins.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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