This Thing Called Wantin' and Havin' It All
Sawyer Brown · 1995
36 min · 10 tracks · country music
A blend of upbeat country rhythms and heartfelt storytelling that captures the essence of small-town life and personal longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Nothin' Less Than Love — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious melody and straightforward lyrics celebrating love, perfectly encapsulating the band's sound.
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(This Thing Called) Wantin' and Havin' It All — As the title track, it explores the complexities of desire versus fulfillment, showcasing Sawyer Brown's knack for poignant storytelling within an upbeat framework.
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Small Town Hero — This song highlights a narrative about everyday life in small towns, reflecting common struggles and triumphs, thus resonating deeply with the band's core audience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks standout tracks that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent upbeat tempo, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that contrasts with the preceding energy.
- Several songs employ a narrative structure, using verses to tell stories about small-town life and personal experiences.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- upbeat tracks for road trips
- short bursts of catchy melodies
- feel-good anthems for gatherings
- reflective moments with friends
- lighthearted storytelling and humor
Maybe skip if you
- slow-building emotional explorations
- deeply introspective listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- This album marked Sawyer Brown's eighth studio release, coming after their successful 1994 album 'Outskirts of Town'. By 1995, they had established themselves in the country music scene as a reliable act known for their energetic performances and relatable lyrics, continuing to build on their commercial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rascal Flatts· Lonestar· Big & Rich
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nothin' Less Than Love 3:38
- 2 Big Picture 3:57
- 3 I Will Leave the Light On 3:10
- 4 (This Thing Called) Wantin' and Havin' It All 3:28
- 5 Another Mile 3:43
- 6 'Round Here 4:02
- 7 She's Gettin' There 4:04
- 8 Treat Her Right 3:39
- 9 Like a John Deere 2:53
- 10 Small Town Hero 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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