When It All Goes South cover

Released 26 years ago this October

When It All Goes South

Alabama · 2000

country music

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive arc throughout its length.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a title track that sets a reflective tone, followed by a series of mid-tempo ballads and upbeat tracks.
  • Several songs feature prominent harmonies between the lead vocals and backing singers, characteristic of Alabama's style.
  • The last three tracks gradually decrease in tempo, creating a sense of closure as the album concludes.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

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