Released 10 years ago
Obsessed
Dan + Shay · 2016
36 min · 10 tracks · country music
A blend of modern country melodies with heartfelt lyrics and pop-infused production, capturing the essence of romance and nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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From the Ground Up — This track serves as a poignant dedication to love and commitment, resonating deeply with listeners through its heartfelt lyrics and emotional delivery.
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How Not To — With its catchy chorus and relatable theme of heartbreak, this song captures the duo's ability to blend vulnerability with an upbeat sound.
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Obsessed — The title track encapsulates the album's central theme of devotion, featuring infectious melodies that showcase Dan + Shay’s signature style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but remains within familiar country-pop territory.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that build in intensity, particularly in the choruses.
- The album closes with the title track, which shifts to a slower tempo and features a prominent piano arrangement.
- 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
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
- romantic sing-alongs with friends
- upbeat tracks for road trips
- nostalgic reflections on love
- short bursts of catchy energy
- feel-good vibes for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking deep introspective themes
- prefer longer, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2016, Obsessed was Dan + Shay's second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 2014. At this point, the duo was transitioning from emerging artists to mainstream country stars, building on the success of their previous hits and solidifying their place in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Maddie & Tae· Florida Georgia Line· Kacey Musgraves
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All Nighter 3:23
- 2 Road Trippin’ 3:33
- 3 From the Ground Up 4:15
- 4 Already Ready 3:22
- 5 How Not To 3:13
- 6 Lipstick 3:29
- 7 Round the Clock 3:23
- 8 Lately 4:04
- 9 Sway 3:10
- 10 Obsessed 5:00
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