This Is Country Music
Brad Paisley · 2011
65 min · 15 tracks · country music
A vibrant celebration of contemporary country, blending heartfelt storytelling with infectious melodies and a touch of playful wit.
Top tracks — play these first
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This Is Country Music Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's theme, celebrating the authenticity and emotional depth that characterize country music through vivid storytelling.
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Remind Me — Featuring Carrie Underwood, this duet explores themes of rekindling romance and nostalgia, showcasing Paisley's ability to convey deep emotional narratives.
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Old Alabama — This track pays homage to classic country influences while highlighting Paisley's playful lyrical style, making it a standout in merging nostalgia with modernity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends traditional and contemporary elements effectively, though it follows familiar country templates.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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 storytelling flow
- heartfelt melodies for nostalgia
- for casual gatherings
- reflective moments during drives
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone hits only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Paisley's reputation with its commercial success and critical acclaim.
- Themes
- musical heritage· Nashville storytelling· loss and redemption
- Career context
- This Is Country Music marks Brad Paisley's eighth studio album, released in 2011 during a peak phase of his career following the commercial success of his previous album, American Saturday Night. By this point, Paisley had established himself as a leading figure in modern country music, known for his virtuosic guitar skills and relatable songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kacey Musgraves· Keith Urban· Dierks Bentley
Tracklist
- 1 This Is Country Music Start here 5:12
- 2 Old Alabama 5:02
- 3 A Man Don’t Have to Die 4:19
- 4 Camouflage 4:26
- 5 Remind Me 4:32
- 6 Working on a Tan 4:05
- 7 Love Her Like She’s Leavin’ 4:09
- 8 One of Those Lives 4:14
- 9 Toothbrush 3:10
- 10 Be the Lake 3:57
- 11 Eastwood 5:02
- 12 New Favorite Memory 4:12
- 13 Don’t Drink the Water 3:46
- 14 I Do Now 4:01
- 15 Life’s Railway to Heaven 4:53
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Same Trailer Different Park
Kacey Musgraves
Shares a similar blend of modern production with traditional country storytelling and emotional depth.
Chief
Eric Church
Combines heartfelt narratives with a contemporary sound, exploring themes of love and loss in a vibrant way.
Platinum
Miranda Lambert
Features strong storytelling and emotional resonance, balancing personal themes with polished production.
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