Urban Chipmunk cover

Urban Chipmunk

Alvin and the Chipmunks · 1981

34 min · 10 tracks · country · hip-hop

Alvin and the Chipmunks blend country classics with playful, high-pitched harmonies for a whimsical take on beloved hits.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • upbeat sing-along fun
  • playful twists on classics
  • steady grooves for gatherings
  • lighthearted nostalgia trip

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of deep introspection
  • prefer serious, somber tones

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1981, 'Urban Chipmunk' was Alvin and the Chipmunks' first foray into the country genre, following their established success in children's music and pop. By this time, the group had transitioned from novelty acts to mainstream entertainers, evolving with the changing musical landscape.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Devil Went Down to Georgia 4:05
  • 2 Mammas Don’t Let You Babies Grow Up to Be Chipmunks 3:23
  • 3 The Gambler 3:20
  • 4 Lunchbox 3:20
  • 5 Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song 4:51
  • 6 Boot Scootin’ Boogie 3:11
  • 7 I Love a Rainy Night 3:43
  • 8 Coward of the County 4:01
  • 9 Thank God I’m a Country Boy 1:46
  • 10 On the Road Again 2:33

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