Nothing but Love
The Wilkinsons · 1998
37 min · 11 tracks · country music
Harmonious country melodies blend with heartfelt lyrics, creating a warm and inviting soundscape that resonates with themes of love and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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26 Cents — '26 Cents' stands out for its poignant storytelling about loss and longing, resonating deeply with listeners through its relatable narrative.
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Boy Oh Boy — This upbeat track showcases the trio's vocal harmonies and playful lyrics, embodying the carefree spirit prevalent in contemporary country music.
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Fly (The Angel Song) — A heartfelt ballad that reflects themes of hope and guidance, 'Fly' highlights the emotional depth of The Wilkinsons’ songwriting.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and harmonies typical of country music while maintaining a consistent sound throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong lead single, '26 Cents', which sets a melodic and lyrical tone that is maintained throughout.
- Each track features tight vocal harmonies, often with the three members trading verses and blending their voices in choruses.
- Several songs incorporate traditional country instrumentation, such as steel guitar and fiddle, enhancing the genre's authenticity.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- heartfelt narratives of love
- short bursts of melodic joy
- warm sing-alongs with friends
- uplifting themes of resilience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer complex, experimental sounds
- want dark, moody atmospheres
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Nothing but Love was The Wilkinsons' debut album, marking their entry into the country music scene. At this time, they were riding a wave of growing popularity after winning the Canadian Country Music Association's Best New Artist award in 1997.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Band Perry· Little Big Town· Lady A
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 26 Cents 3:51
- 2 Boy Oh Boy 3:02
- 3 Fly (The Angel Song) 3:42
- 4 Don't I Have a Heart 2:38
- 5 The Yodelin' Blues 3:18
- 6 Nothing but Love (Standing in the Way) 3:16
- 7 The Word 3:40
- 8 Williamstown 3:55
- 9 Then There's You 3:44
- 10 Back on My Feet 3:31
- 11 One Faithful Heart 3:06
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