Released 53 years ago this November
We're Gonna Hold On
George Jones & Tammy Wynette · 1973
28 min · 11 tracks
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 performances but lacks strong cohesion in its sequencing.
What we noticed
- The first track establishes a mid-tempo groove that is maintained through the next several songs, creating a consistent feel.
- Duets are structured with alternating verses, allowing both singers to share the spotlight without one dominating.
- Several tracks feature traditional country instrumentation, including 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We’re Gonna Hold On 3:01
- 2 When True Love Steps In 2:12
- 3 Never Ending Song of Love 2:22
- 4 Wouldn’t I? 2:10
- 5 Roll in My Sweet Baby’s Arms 2:48
- 6 (We’re Not) The Jet Set 2:29
- 7 Crawdad Song 2:34
- 8 If Loving You Starts Hurting Me 2:59
- 9 That Man of Mine 2:10
- 10 The Woman Loves Me Right 2:53
- 11 As Long as We Can 2:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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