The Best of Ray Stevens
51 min · 16 tracks · country music
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases Ray Stevens' playful style but lacks strong cohesion typical of compilations.
What we noticed
- Several tracks employ exaggerated vocal delivery and sound effects to enhance the comedic elements, such as in 'Harry the Hairy Ape'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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5/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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4/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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3/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bridget the Midget 3:37
- 2 Turn Your Radio On 2:10
- 3 Indian Love Call 3:26
- 4 Gitarzan 3:14
- 5 Saturday Night at the Movies 2:46
- 6 Young Love 3:45
- 7 Along Come Jones 3:45
- 8 Harry the Hairy Ape 2:50
- 9 Misty 2:50
- 10 Everything Is Beautiful 3:29
- 11 The Streak 3:09
- 12 Ahab the Arab 3:47
- 13 Jeremiah Peabody's Polyunsaturated Quick Dissolving Fast Acting Pleasand Tasting Green & Purple Pills 2:23
- 14 Moonlight Special 3:52
- 15 Lady of Spain 2:40
- 16 Mr. Business Man 3:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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