The Story So Far
Keith Urban · 2012
79 min · 19 tracks · country music
A vibrant blend of upbeat melodies and heartfelt ballads that encapsulate the essence of contemporary country music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kiss a Girl Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Somebody Like You — This track captures Urban's signature sound with its infectious melody and uplifting lyrics about love, making it a defining hit in his career.
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Making Memories of Us — A poignant ballad, this song showcases Urban's emotional vocal delivery and storytelling ability, resonating deeply with fans and demonstrating his range as an artist.
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Stupid Boy — This track stands out for its introspective lyrics and narrative depth, highlighting Urban's skill in blending personal themes with relatable experiences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt storytelling with warmth
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- for summer road trips
- nostalgic reflections on love
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid emotional depth and nuance
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — Compilation of hits that showcases Urban's evolution, ideal for new listeners.
- Themes
- Nashville love stories· nostalgic memories· heartfelt commitment
- Career context
- Released in 2012, The Story So Far is a compilation album that gathers Keith Urban's hits up to that point, showcasing his evolution as a country artist. This release followed his commercially successful album Get Closer (2010) and marked Urban's continued prominence in the genre during a period of personal and professional growth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brad Paisley· Blake Shelton· Carrie Underwood
Tracklist
- 1 Kiss a Girl Start here 3:47
- 2 Long Hot Summer 4:33
- 3 Somebody Like You 3:50
- 4 Making Memories of Us 3:55
- 5 Days Go By 3:48
- 6 Put You in a Song 3:40
- 7 Without You 3:56
- 8 You Look Good in My Shirt 3:47
- 9 Stupid Boy 6:21
- 10 Once in a Lifetime 4:11
- 11 Sweet Thing 3:50
- 12 You’ll Think of Me 3:51
- 13 I Told You So 4:02
- 14 Only You Can Love Me This Way 4:08
- 15 You’re My Better Half 4:12
- 16 Tonight I Wanna Cry 4:19
- 17 For You 4:49
- 18 Raining on Sunday 3:54
- 19 Better Life 4:44
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Platinum
Miranda Lambert
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Life Changes
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Explores similar themes of love and nostalgia with catchy melodies and contemporary arrangements.
Own the Night
Lady A
Combines heartfelt lyrics with a polished country sound, focusing on relationships and memorable moments.
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