Somethin' 'Bout You Baby I Like
Glen Campbell · 1980
32 min · 10 tracks · country music
A blend of smooth country melodies and pop sensibilities that captures the warmth of love and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Somethin’ ’Bout You Baby I Like — This track not only serves as the album's title but encapsulates Campbell's smooth vocal delivery paired with catchy melodies, making it instantly memorable.
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Part Time Love — With its upbeat tempo and relatable lyrics about fleeting romance, this song reflects Campbell's knack for storytelling through engaging melodies.
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Late Night Confession — This track stands out with its heartfelt lyrics and emotional depth, showcasing Campbell's ability to convey vulnerability through his performance.
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
- Several tracks incorporate lush string arrangements that complement the smooth vocal delivery, enhancing the emotional tone.
- The album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, with only one track significantly deviating to a slower ballad towards the end.
- 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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- heartfelt storytelling moments
- short, engaging song durations
- warm, nostalgic listening experience
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — This album features a hit and resonates with dedicated fans, showcasing Campbell's signature style.
- Career context
- By 1980, Glen Campbell was a seasoned artist with several hits under his belt, including the chart-topping 'Rhinestone Cowboy' in 1975. 'Somethin’ 'Bout You Baby I Like' marked his return to the studio after a brief hiatus, showcasing his enduring appeal in the evolving musical landscape of the late 70s and early 80s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jimmy Webb· John Denver· The Mamas & the Papas
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Somethin’ ’Bout You Baby I Like 2:45
- 2 Through My Eyes 3:42
- 3 That Kind 3:13
- 4 Part Time Love 2:33
- 5 Hollywood Smiles 3:17
- 6 If This Is Love 4:01
- 7 Hooked On Love 2:06
- 8 Show Me You Love Me 3:08
- 9 Late Night Confession 3:35
- 10 It Goes Like It Goes 3:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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