Nothing Sacred
David Allan Coe · 1978
32 min · 10 tracks · country music
Provocative and irreverent, the album merges traditional country sounds with explicit lyrics and unapologetic themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pussy Whipped Again — This track exemplifies Coe's blend of humor and raw honesty, addressing male vulnerability in relationships with a satirical edge that resonated with listeners.
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Fuck Aneta Bryant — A direct response to activist Anita Bryant, this song showcases Coe's willingness to engage with political issues through provocative lyrics, making it a standout for its audacity.
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Cum Stains on the Pillow — The track pushes boundaries with its explicit imagery while capturing the essence of Coe's rebellious spirit, marking a departure from conventional country themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's explicit content and traditional country sound create a distinct yet controversial listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that sets a provocative tone, followed by a series of songs that each tackle explicit themes directly.
- Tracks like 'Pussy Whipped Again' and 'Cum Stains on the Pillow' employ humor and shock value, often using punchy, straightforward lyrics.
- The instrumentation features traditional country elements such as steel guitar and fiddle, but the arrangements are often stripped down to emphasize the vocal delivery.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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4/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- provocative storytelling with humor
- steady pacing for casual listening
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- mid-tempo sing-along potential
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished mainstream sounds
- seek deep emotional introspection
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time of its release in 1978, David Allan Coe was already known for his controversial style, having previously gained attention with his 1975 album 'Once Upon a Rhyme'. 'Nothing Sacred' marked a continuation of this trend, solidifying his reputation as a rebel within the country music scene while also facing backlash for its explicit content.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Waylon Jennings· Johnny Paycheck· Merle Haggard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nothing Sacred 3:49
- 2 Pussy Whipped Again 3:25
- 3 Cum Stains on the Pillow 3:16
- 4 Linda Lovelace 3:14
- 5 Fuck Aneta Bryant 2:35
- 6 Jimmy Buffet 3:45
- 7 3 Biggest Lies 2:04
- 8 Whips and Things 3:55
- 9 Rails 2:06
- 10 Masterbation Blues 3:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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