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Time Well Wasted

Brad Paisley · 2005

76 min · 19 tracks · country

A blend of heartfelt storytelling and playful humor wrapped in traditional country melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt storytelling with humor
  • consistent flow with gradual resolution
  • for laid-back gatherings
  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • nostalgic vibes with playful twists

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking intense, fast-paced tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Themes
small-town reflections· alcohol's bittersweet charm· life after loss
Career context
Released on August 16, 2005, 'Time Well Wasted' is Brad Paisley's fourth studio album. Coming off his successful 'Mud on the Tires', this album solidified his status as a top country artist, showcasing his trademark blend of humor and emotional depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Kacey Musgraves· Keith Urban· Dierks Bentley
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Be as You Are (Songs from an Old Blue Chair) by Kenny Chesney — Shares the same small-town reflections and laid-back storytelling in a country framework.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend by Miranda Lambert — Combines humor and emotional depth with sharp storytelling, focusing on love and loss.
The Foundation by Zac Brown Band — Blends heartfelt narratives with a mix of playful and bittersweet themes similar to Paisley's style.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 The World 4:03
  • 2 Alcohol 4:53
  • 3 Waitin’ on a Woman 4:34
  • 4 I’ll Take You Back 4:25
  • 5 She’s Everything 4:29
  • 6 You Need a Man Around Here 3:35
  • 7 Out in the Parking Lot 4:45
  • 8 Rainin’ You 4:16
  • 9 Flowers 3:51
  • 10 Love Is Never-Ending 4:00
  • 11 The Uncloudy Day 0:55
  • 12 When I Get Where I’m Going 4:09
  • 13 Easy Money 4:15
  • 14 Time Warp 3:58
  • 15 Time Well Wasted 3:56

Disc 2

  • 1 Yes, You Will 4:09
  • 2 Hard to Say Hello 4:11
  • 3 Ode de Toilet (The Toilet Song) 4:43
  • 4 College 3:40

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