Spend My Time
Clint Black · 2004
52 min · 12 tracks · country music
A reflective country album blending heartfelt storytelling with a polished production style and Clint Black's signature baritone.
Top tracks — play these first
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Spend My Time Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of reflection and longing, showcasing Black's emotive vocal delivery and poignant lyrics about cherishing moments.
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We All Fall Down — This song offers a powerful narrative on human vulnerability, combining introspective lyrics with an engaging melody that highlights Black's storytelling prowess.
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Everything I Need — The track stands out for its uplifting message of love and support, complemented by a melodic structure that enhances its emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but doesn't significantly stand out in the country genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more somber tone with slower instrumentation.
- The lyrics across the album often tell personal stories, with a focus on relationships and introspection, which is consistent in both melody and delivery.
- 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 mid-tempo reflective moments
- heartfelt storytelling through melodies
- thoughtful listening for quiet evenings
- consistent flow for background warmth
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy instant gratification
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — This album marks a successful return after a hiatus, showcasing Black's enduring appeal.
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'Spend My Time' marked Clint Black's return to the music scene after a five-year hiatus since his last studio album. At this point in his career, he was reestablishing himself following the commercial peaks of the 1990s and adapting to changes in the country music landscape. This album showcases his continued commitment to songwriting and artistry during a period of personal and professional transition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alan Jackson· George Strait· Travis Tritt
Tracklist
- 1 Spend My Time Start here 4:06
- 2 We All Fall Down 5:35
- 3 My Imagination 3:50
- 4 She's Leavin' 3:45
- 5 Everything I Need 4:14
- 6 What Ever Happened 4:13
- 7 A Mind To 4:54
- 8 Just Like You and Me 3:44
- 9 The Boogie Man 3:52
- 10 Someone Else's Tears 3:26
- 11 Haywire 6:00
- 12 A Lover's Clown 5:12
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