What does Take the Weather with You sound like?

A sun-soaked blend of country rock and folk, capturing the laid-back essence of coastal life. Rooted in folk rock and soft rock. Start with "Bama Breeze".

Is Take the Weather with You a good place to start with Jimmy Buffett?

Yes, Take the Weather with You is recommended as a starting point for new Jimmy Buffett listeners. A sun-soaked blend of country rock and folk, capturing the laid-back essence of coastal life. Released in 2006, Take the Weather with You is Jimmy Buffett's 26th studio album, following his successful 2004 release, License to Chill. At this stage in his career, Buffett was firmly established as a cultural icon and was expanding his musical themes to include more introspective lyrics while maintaining his signature beachy vibe.

Who is Take the Weather with You for?

Take the Weather with You works well if you're into sunny afternoon relaxation, carefree vibes for gatherings and steady pacing for road trips.

How many songs are on Take the Weather with You?

Take the Weather with You has 14 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

Released 20 years ago

Take the Weather with You

Jimmy Buffett · 2006

56 min · 14 tracks · country music

A sun-soaked blend of country rock and folk, capturing the laid-back essence of coastal life.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Bama Breeze Start here — Opening the album with a vibrant celebration of Southern life, this track sets a playful tone that embodies Buffett's carefree spirit.
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Party at the End of the World — A fun anthem about living in the moment and enjoying life's pleasures, this track showcases Buffett's knack for storytelling through upbeat melodies.
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Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On — This reflective song captures themes of resilience and acceptance, standing out for its poignant lyrics amidst the otherwise lighthearted atmosphere.

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 captures Buffett's signature style but doesn't significantly innovate within its genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with a lively track that sets a mid-tempo pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
Several tracks feature prominent use of steel guitar and laid-back rhythms, characteristic of country rock, creating a relaxed atmosphere.
The lyrics often reflect themes of coastal life and leisure, with storytelling elements that are common in Buffett's work.

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 4/10

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

sunny afternoon relaxation
carefree vibes for gatherings
steady pacing for road trips
escapist themes of leisure
easygoing tunes for unwinding

Maybe skip if you

seeking intense emotional depth
prefer complex, experimental sounds

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and relevance in Buffett's extensive catalog.
Themes: Southern celebration· beach lifestyle nostalgia· living in the moment
Career context: Released in 2006, Take the Weather with You is Jimmy Buffett's 26th studio album, following his successful 2004 release, License to Chill. At this stage in his career, Buffett was firmly established as a cultural icon and was expanding his musical themes to include more introspective lyrics while maintaining his signature beachy vibe.
Stylistic neighbors: Kenny Chesney· Zac Brown Band· Alan Jackson