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On Purpose

Clint Black · 2015

52 min · 14 tracks · country music

A reflective blend of traditional country melodies and heartfelt storytelling that captures the essence of life's everyday moments.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Time for That Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Summertime Song — This track encapsulates the carefree spirit of summer through its upbeat tempo and vivid imagery, making it a standout anthem for warm-weather nostalgia.
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    Doing It Now for Love — With its poignant lyrics about prioritizing love and connection, this song exemplifies Black's knack for weaving emotional depth into relatable narratives.
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    Stay Gone — This track showcases Black's classic storytelling ability, addressing themes of loss and longing with a melodic sensitivity that resonates throughout the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • upbeat tracks for summer days
  • short songs for quick listens
  • catchy melodies to sing along
  • feel-good vibes for gatherings

Maybe skip if you

  • slow-paced introspective moments
  • narrative complexity seekers

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Marks a strong return after a long hiatus, showcasing continued artistic vitality.
Career context
On Purpose is Clint Black's first studio album since 2005, marking a significant return to music after a decade-long hiatus. Released in 2015, it showcases Black's evolution as an artist, blending his classic country sound with contemporary influences while reaffirming his place in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Alan Jackson· George Strait· Travis Tritt

Tracklist

  • 1 Time for That Start here 3:30
  • 2 Better and Worse 2:42
  • 3 Summertime Song 4:30
  • 4 Only One Way to Live 4:40
  • 5 Doing It Now for Love 4:04
  • 6 You Still Get to Me 4:01
  • 7 Right on Time 4:11
  • 8 Calling It News 3:40
  • 9 Making You Smile 2:54
  • 10 Stay Gone 3:32
  • 11 Breathing Air 3:18
  • 12 Beer 3:41
  • 13 The Trouble 3:22
  • 14 The Last Day 3:48

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