Rides Again
David Allan Coe · 1977
31 min · 11 tracks · country music
A lively blend of honky-tonk rhythms and storytelling that captures the essence of American country life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Willie, Waylon and Me — This track serves as a homage to fellow country legends Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings, encapsulating the camaraderie and spirit of the outlaw country scene.
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If That Ain’t Country — A quintessential Coe song that explores themes of authenticity and pride in country roots, it has become a defining anthem within the genre.
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Lately I’ve Been Thinking Too Much Lately — This track showcases Coe's introspective lyrical style, offering listeners a glimpse into his personal struggles and reflections on life.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong storytelling and traditional instrumentation but lacks the depth for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lively honky-tonk track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter tracks.
- 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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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
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- nostalgic storytelling reflections
- lighthearted party atmosphere
- short bursts of fun
- easygoing background for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of experimental sounds
- prefer lengthy, complex narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1977, Rides Again marked David Allan Coe's third studio album, following the success of his previous releases. At this point in his career, Coe was solidifying his reputation as a prominent figure in outlaw country music, blending traditional sounds with a rebellious edge.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Waylon Jennings· Johnny Paycheck· Merle Haggard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Willie, Waylon and Me 3:20
- 2 The House We’ve Been Calling a Home 2:52
- 3 Young Dallas Cowboy 2:26
- 4 A Sense of Humor 1:40
- 5 The Punkin Center Barn Dance 2:28
- 6 Willie, Waylon and Me (reprise) 1:10
- 7 Lately I’ve Been Thinking Too Much Lately 3:17
- 8 Laid Back and Wasted 2:38
- 9 Under Rachel’s Wings 3:10
- 10 Greener Than the Grass We Laid On 3:36
- 11 If That Ain’t Country 4:48
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