What makes Shoot for the Moon by Linda Davis notable?

This album features the hit single 'Company Time', which received significant airplay and contributed to Davis's growing popularity. The album's commercial success solidified her presence in a competitive country music landscape during the early 90s, paving the way for future projects. Released in 1994, Shoot for the Moon was Linda Davis's second studio album, following her self-titled debut. At this point in her career, she was gaining recognition after her hit duet with Reba McEntire on 'The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia', which helped establish her as a notable voice in country music.

How many songs are on Shoot for the Moon?

Shoot for the Moon has 10 tracks, running approximately 31 minutes.

Shoot for the Moon

Linda Davis · 1994

31 min · 10 tracks · country music

A blend of heartfelt country melodies and polished pop production that captures the essence of 90s Nashville.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Shoot for the Moon — The title track showcases Davis's rich vocals against an uplifting melody, embodying the album's themes of ambition and hope.
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Company Time — This upbeat song about balancing work and personal life became a fan favorite, highlighting both Davis's vocal prowess and relatable lyrics.
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If Promises Were Gold — This poignant ballad reflects on broken promises, allowing Davis to demonstrate her emotional range and storytelling ability.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features solid songwriting and production typical of its era but lacks standout depth or uniqueness.

What we noticed

The album opens with the title track, which sets a mid-tempo pace that is maintained through the first five songs before slowing down.
Several tracks feature prominent backing harmonies and instrumental arrangements typical of 90s country-pop, including strings and layered vocals.
The last three tracks shift to more introspective themes and slower tempos, creating a noticeable contrast with the earlier upbeat songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Shoot for the Moon 3:09
2 Company Time 3:21
3 If Promises Were Gold 3:16
4 Love Didn't Do It 2:45
5 He's in Dallas 3:04
6 When You Took Your Love Away 2:58
7 How Can I Make You Love Me 3:28
8 Don't You Want My Love 3:07
9 In Pictures 3:08
10 A Family Tie 3:28

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