Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments easygoing sing-along vibes nostalgic road trip soundtrack
- Context
- By the time 'The Definitive America' was released in 2001, America had already established themselves as a prominent act in the soft rock genre, known for their hits from the 1970s. This compilation album came two decades after their peak commercial success, serving both as a nostalgic reflection on their influential sound and an introduction for new listeners to their most beloved tracks.
- If you like
- folk rock
The Definitive America is an album by America, released in 2001. A melodic tapestry of soft rock harmonies and introspective lyrics that define a generation's soundscape. This album is significant as it consolidates America's most popular songs, showcasing their chart-topping hits like 'A Horse With No Name', which peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The compilation received positive reception for its curation of classic tracks, further solidifying America's legacy in the soft rock genre and introducing their music to a new audience in the early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Definitive America sound like?
A melodic tapestry of soft rock harmonies and introspective lyrics that define a generation's soundscape. Rooted in folk rock.
What makes The Definitive America by America notable?
This album is significant as it consolidates America's most popular songs, showcasing their chart-topping hits like 'A Horse With No Name', which peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The compilation received positive reception for its curation of classic tracks, further solidifying America's legacy in the soft rock genre and introducing their music to a new audience in the early 2000s. By the time 'The Definitive America' was released in 2001, America had already established themselves as a prominent act in the soft rock genre, known for their hits from the 1970s. This compilation album came two decades after their peak commercial success, serving both as a nostalgic reflection on their influential sound and an introduction for new listeners to their most beloved tracks.
Who is The Definitive America for?
The Definitive America works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective moments, easygoing sing-along vibes and nostalgic road trip soundtrack.
How many songs are on The Definitive America?
The Definitive America has 23 tracks, running approximately 76 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Horse With No Name Standout 4:13
- 2 I Need You 3:06
- 3 Sandman 5:07
- 4 Ventura Highway Standout 3:32
- 5 Don’t Cross the River 2:32
- 6 To Each His Own 3:13
- 7 Only in Your Heart 3:18
- 8 Muskrat Love 3:07
- 9 Rainbow Song 3:55
- 10 She’s Gonna Let You Down (single edit) 3:41
- 11 Tin Man 3:28
- 12 Lonely People 2:28
- 13 Sister Golden Hair Standout 3:19
- 14 Daisy Jane 3:09
- 15 Woman Tonight 2:22
- 16 Today’s the Day 3:16
- 17 Amber Cascades 2:50
- 18 God of the Sun 3:16
- 19 Political Poachers 2:40
- 20 Survival 3:14
- 21 The Last Unicorn 3:09
- 22 You Can Do Magic 3:54
- 23 The Border 3:58
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