Released 20 years ago
White Trash with Money
Toby Keith · 2006
42 min · 12 tracks · country music
A raucous blend of honky-tonk energy and playful storytelling, infused with Toby Keith's signature bravado.
Top tracks — play these first
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Get Drunk and Be Somebody Start here — This track encapsulates the album's carefree spirit, presenting a fun anthem about letting loose and enjoying life without reservations.
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A Little Too Late — The poignant ballad showcases Keith’s ability to convey emotions through storytelling while addressing themes of regret and lost opportunities.
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Can't Buy You Money — With its clever lyrics contrasting material wealth against the value of relationships, this track highlights Keith’s knack for blending humor with deeper commentary.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic tracks with humorous storytelling but lacks strong cohesion due to its varied pacing.
What we noticed
- The first four tracks maintain a lively tempo with upbeat instrumentation, while the fifth track introduces a slower, reflective mood.
- Several tracks feature spoken interludes or humorous storytelling elements that break up the musical flow.
- The album includes three tracks labeled as 'Bus Songs Session', which are informal and showcase a different, more relaxed vibe compared to the main tracks.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
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
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- raucous gatherings with friends
- playful irreverence in lyrics
- easygoing background for socializing
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of deep introspection
- prefer slow, contemplative pieces
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Toby Keith's commercial success post 'Shock'n Y'All'.
- Themes
- small-town pride· working-class humor· party culture
- Career context
- Released on April 11, 2006, 'White Trash with Money' is Toby Keith's fifth studio album and comes after his commercial success with 'Shock'n Y'All'. By this time, Keith had solidified his status as a leading figure in country music, known for his catchy hooks and patriotic themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alan Jackson· Brad Paisley· Kenny Chesney
Tracklist
- 1 Get Drunk and Be Somebody Start here 2:58
- 2 A Little Too Late 4:06
- 3 Can't Buy You Money 3:29
- 4 Crash Here Tonight 3:00
- 5 Grain of Salt 3:11
- 6 I Ain't Already There 3:40
- 7 Note to Self 3:38
- 8 Too Far This Time 3:22
- 9 Ain't No Right Away 3:53
- 10 Bus Songs Session #2: Brand New Bow 3:25
- 11 Bus Songs Session #2: Hell No 3:17
- 12 Bus Songs Session #2: Runnin' Block 3:58
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Time Well Wasted
Brad Paisley
Shares playful storytelling and small-town humor with catchy melodies and honky-tonk vibes.
When the Sun Goes Down
Kenny Chesney
Captures a similar party culture and laid-back, working-class themes with an upbeat sound.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Miranda Lambert
Features strong narratives and a raucous energy, reflecting small-town life and relatable humor.
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