Turn It Up
Josh Thompson · 2014
31 min · 10 tracks · country music
A lively blend of contemporary country anthems and heartfelt ballads that celebrate life's simple pleasures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cold Beer With Your Name on It — This track encapsulates the album's celebratory spirit, combining catchy hooks with relatable storytelling about friendship and good times.
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Turn It Up — 'Turn It Up' serves as the album's anthem, perfectly blending upbeat energy with lyrics that encourage listeners to embrace life’s joyful moments.
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Drink Drink Drink — This track stands out for its infectious chorus and lively instrumentation, making it a quintessential party song that showcases Thompson's fun-loving style.
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 does not stand out significantly within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain an upbeat tempo, establishing a lively energy that characterizes the album's opening.
- Several songs feature a call-and-response vocal style, particularly in the choruses, enhancing listener engagement.
- 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
- party-ready anthems for gatherings
- short bursts of upbeat energy
- celebratory tracks for road trips
- feel-good vibes for casual hangouts
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of deep introspection
- prefer lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2014, 'Turn It Up' is Josh Thompson's sophomore album, following his debut 'Josh Thompson' from 2010. At this point in his career, Thompson was working to solidify his place within the modern country music scene after gaining initial recognition with hits such as 'Beer on the Table'. The album reflects his continued evolution as a songwriter and performer, showcasing a refined sound while maintaining his signature rootsy vibe.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Justin Moore· Brantley Gilbert· Jake Owen
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Down for a Get Down 2:30
- 2 Turn It Up 3:15
- 3 Cold Beer With Your Name on It 3:21
- 4 Wanted Me Gone 3:11
- 5 Hillbilly Limo 2:47
- 6 A Little Memory 3:06
- 7 Drink Drink Drink 2:58
- 8 Left This Town 3:12
- 9 Firebird 3:11
- 10 Hank Crankin’ People 3:50
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