Today
The Statler Brothers · 1983
27 min · 10 tracks · country music
A heartfelt blend of traditional country melodies and rich harmonies that encapsulate the nostalgia of love and loss.
Top tracks — play these first
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Oh Baby Mine (I Get So Lonely) — This track opens the album with a melancholic tone, showcasing the group's signature harmonies while exploring themes of longing and loneliness.
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Guilty — With its reflective lyrics and emotional delivery, this song captures the essence of regret and yearning, highlighting the group’s ability to convey deep feelings through their music.
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Elizabeth — A tender tribute to love and devotion, this track stands out for its heartfelt narrative and beautiful arrangement, making it one of the most memorable songs on the album.
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Right on the Money — This upbeat track balances the emotional weight of other songs with its lively instrumentation and clever lyrics, showcasing the group's versatility within the country genre.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but remains within familiar country templates.
What we noticed
- Each song features rich vocal harmonies, often with one lead vocalist supported by the others, enhancing the storytelling aspect.
- Several tracks incorporate traditional country instrumentation, such as steel guitar and fiddle, which reinforces the genre's roots.
- 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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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
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
- nostalgic reflections on love
- short, heartfelt storytelling moments
- gentle melodies for quiet evenings
- warm harmonies for cozy gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy musical explorations
- seek high-energy party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1983, Today marked The Statler Brothers' twelfth studio album, showcasing their continued popularity after winning their first Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group in 1980. This album followed their commercial peak in the late 1970s and solidified their status as staples in the country music genre during the early '80s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Oak Ridge Boys· Alabama· Brooks & Dunn
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Oh Baby Mine (I Get So Lonely) 2:25
- 2 Some Memories Last Forever 3:22
- 3 Promise 2:10
- 4 I'm Dying a Little Each Day 2:50
- 5 There Is You 2:15
- 6 Guilty 2:59
- 7 Elizabeth 3:24
- 8 Right on the Money 2:58
- 9 I Never Want to Kiss You Goodbye 2:22
- 10 Sweet By and By 2:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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