This One's Gonna Hurt You
Marty Stuart · 1992
33 min · 10 tracks · country music
A vibrant blend of traditional country roots and contemporary storytelling wrapped in catchy melodies and heartfelt emotion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Me & Hank & Jumpin’ Jack Flash Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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This One’s Gonna Hurt You (For a Long, Long Time) — The title track encapsulates the emotional depth of heartbreak with its poignant lyrics and infectious melody, showcasing Stuart's storytelling prowess.
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High on a Mountain Top — This track highlights Stuart's ability to blend traditional bluegrass influences with contemporary country sounds, creating an uplifting anthem about resilience.
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Just Between You and Me — With its intimate narrative and engaging harmonies, this song exemplifies the classic country duet style, showcasing both vocal strength and emotional connection.
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 but lacks strong cohesion in its pacing.
What we noticed
- The title track is positioned as the third song, serving as a pivotal emotional anchor for the album's narrative flow.
- Several tracks employ a call-and-response vocal style, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the communal feel typical of country music.
- The final track closes with a fade-out that leaves a lingering sense of nostalgia, contrasting with the more upbeat songs earlier in the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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 sing-alongs
- heartfelt storytelling with warmth
- for casual gatherings
- nostalgic reflections on life
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Stuart's place in country music with a No. 1 hit.
- Themes
- heartbreak storytelling· mountain-top resilience· intimate country duets
- Career context
- When 'This One's Gonna Hurt You' was released in 1992, Marty Stuart was transitioning from his early career as a sideman to establishing himself as a solo artist. This album followed his previous effort, 'Hillbilly Rock,' which had garnered attention and set the stage for his commercial breakthrough.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chris Stapleton· Sturgill Simpson· Kacey Musgraves
Tracklist
- 1 Me & Hank & Jumpin’ Jack Flash Start here 4:00
- 2 High on a Mountain Top 4:03
- 3 This One’s Gonna Hurt You (For a Long, Long Time) 3:28
- 4 Down Home 2:40
- 5 Just Between You and Me 2:16
- 6 Hey Baby 3:04
- 7 Doin’ My Time 3:24
- 8 Now That’s Country 3:22
- 9 King of Dixie 4:02
- 10 Honky Tonk Crowd 3:15
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
It's All About to Change
Travis Tritt
Shares a blend of heartfelt storytelling and catchy melodies with emotional depth.
Wrecking Ball
Emmylou Harris
Combines traditional country roots with contemporary production and intimate lyrical themes.
A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'bout Love)
Alan Jackson
Features relatable narratives and resilience in love, wrapped in country sounds.
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