@@GradySmith Hey, my favorite song is “Man Made A Bar”, too, and my cover on all my socials could make your day, Grady. Just gotta rehearse it and put it up on Friday. That’s my goal, at least.
I actually have come to prefer the long albums. While I love the play-through ability of a traditional 10-15 song album, that’s not what I’m doing most of the time. I loved the fact that American Heartbreak took me like 6 whole months to stop finding lyrics I loved in songs I listened to all the time. That many songs provides Easter eggs on Easter eggs. Love it.
Me to me and Tennessee Numbers are hella underrated! Love the content and everyone’s different opinion! Morgan makes the album so long to reach different audiences and we can all agree he does!
The fact that I choose 12 completely different songs is why this album is so impressive. It plays to a diverse audience. Brilliant album by a creative artist!
I really love how every comment shares their favorite songs, and all the songs are different. That’s just really cool how different songs strike a chord with different people. Probably why he’s at the top of the game right now
‘98 Braves,’ ‘Man Made A Bar’ and ‘Keith Whitley’ are my personal 3 favorites of the newer released songs. I still think ‘Thought You Should Know’ and ‘Don’t Think Jesus’ are a couple of the best songs to be released by any artist in the past year or so
Underrated song is definitely "I deserve a drink". First time I heard it I wasn't feeling it, but the song keeps growing on you. Now i'm belting the line "your'e burning hotter than a bourbon with no water"
agreed!! it’s my fav off the album too. the song just hits different. cant wait to be driving down dirt roads in the summer with the windows open, blasting it
I think Water into Wine and Tennessee numbers are very underrated. Both are lyrical masterpieces and every country sounding. I personally love that this album had 36 songs because there are so many different sounds all in one album that you can’t get in a 12 song album. 10/10 one of the best country albums ever
Agree! I catch more and more as I listen more and more. I’m into every song! I caught something in “I deserve a drink”…. Really, really listen - he’s not saying he deserves a drink of liquor, he’s saying he deserves a drink of this woman. Awesome album! I’m a huge Morgan Wallen fan!
I think it says a lot that you can go through these comments and find almost all 36 songs where people are saying it's one of their favorites. Really speaks to how incredible this album is top-to-bottom, even as a 36-song project.
This album grows on me the more I listened to it. There at 10-12 songs that I really enjoy and the rest are good. I enjoy it being so long because I can press play and let it go. I’ve never really been someone who listens to albums for a collective story.
Like everything he puts out, I like it more and more with each listen. Even ones I didn’t like initially are all of the sudden not being skipped on my 12th listen through. Also maybe there’s some songs that could be cut but I’ll never say no to more music from my favorite artists. Keep the 36 song albums coming
I so agree with this. Even the ones that aren’t necessarily my go-tos and I skip most of the time, I wouldn’t prefer they were cut altogether. I like having the options there because they are all still good songs. I will say there are like 2 I could fully live without, but other than that I’m totally happy with it.
"Thought You Should Know" is truly one of the songs that has touched me the most in like the last decade of country music. And lol I swear I'm not just saying that because my family lives in the same town Morgan was born in 😉
As someone who understands why longer albums can be a lot to digest and may be seen as “lesser”, I also can enjoy the longer albums. I just love to listen to music and this gives me more to listen to and love. But I also love albums like Ernest’s “Flower Shops” for the story it can tell in around 10 songs
I actually have come to prefer them. While I love the play-through ability or a traditional 10-15 song album, that’s not what I’m doing most of the time. I loved the fact that American Heartbreak took me like 6 whole months to stop finding lyrics I loved in songs I listened to all the time. That many songs provides Easter eggs on Easter eggs. Love it.
@@TheBowman5 took me 4 listen’s through before I realized I really like wine into water. Idk why but the chorus just sounds so cool to me and I like the lyrics. I have come to agree that long albums aren’t bad. it looks overwhelming having 36 songs so maybe it’s scary to a casual listener or a new listener but to a diehard Morgan fan it’s fun to listen through multiple times and find new favorites and new lyrics you missed the first time
Tennessee Fan & 98 Braves are the clear standouts for me but just brilliant album overall. A man on top of his game right now. Great video as always mate!
The lyric in 98 Braves of keepin up with the Joneses and referencing Andruw and Chipper (two of the better players on the team both with the last name Jones) is such a great line and I thought for sure you would’ve referenced it in the segment on that song.
@@derekhayner7984 haha I'm in the same boat as you (2000 baby and not a huge baseball guy). I just remember Chipper Jones cause his nickname is Chipper. And my knowledge of Andruw only goes as far as knowing his name is spelled with a U and not an E. I had to look up the lineup to make sure that was the reference lol.
As someone who loves a little hip in the hop, and country at it's purest form, I love this album. I generally hate country and rap but I think Morgan delivers it well. Great review once again Grady.
My favourite is definitely Devil Don't Know, there's a very haunting energy to it that I love. Also Wine into Water is one of my favourites and I don't see many people mentioning it. I feel like it has a classic rock kinda feel to it
The haunting guitar on those 2 songs sound so cool. I also just like the “I'm here to say sorry with a to the top glass of that Napa Valley vine Cabernet” it just sounds cool love that song
Everything I Love is OUTSTANDING!! Probably one of my fav' MW songs. I really like One Thing at a Time as well, but I need to listen to the whole album a few more times. Good review!
I loved the cleverness of Keith Whitley … and also how Morgan sang it in parts to echo Whitley’s singing style. And I stan I Deserve a Drink and Everything I Love.
I swear Grady hates to hate sometimes. This is 36 songs of pure greatness, there's something for every mood, and every event. Sure 36 songs is a lot, but when Morgan throws nothing but bangers it's a gift from God and I'll take it.
I feel like no one ever talks about Last Drive Down Main! I know lyrically it’s nothing special but it’s so much fun! An absolute head banger when you’re driving down a country road cmon 😂
I love how Morgan has made enough music in each genre to make everyone happy. I can’t think of one song on this album I hate. I think my top 3 are “Man Made a Bar”, “Keith Whitley” and “Cowgirls”
My favourite ‘alt’ leaning track is Last Drive Drown Main because it’s only a few production choices away from being pop-punk, like I can visualise the sound of it. I feel like it could be sick live if he leaned into that.
Thank you Grady. You saved this album for me. You got the highlights many of which were released before the album was. I was super disappointed in the whole album that sounds like one king 2 hour song but breaking it down like this makes it much much more enjoyable
Going to see Morgan next week in Auckland, New Zealand. Be interesting to see how much of this album he plays. Not a great fan, but have to support country singers that venture to this part of the world.
In my opinion there is absolutely nothing wrong with having such a long album. It’s not made to be something that you listen to all the way through on 1 listen. It’s an album that has songs for everyone. I’d rather have a long album like this that has something for everyone than a short album that might not have a single song that someone enjoys
I’m shocked that Keith Whitley isn’t on the list! I think it’s the best song in the album. Can’t stop listening to it. My least favorite is ain’t that some
So glad I found this channel. I am from South-Africa and I'm always looking to expand my musical experience. Since I started on this country musical journey, not once have you steered me wrong. Thank you.
Great video Grady! The fact Morgan is sticking with the LONG albums with crossover hits just shows his talent and mass appeal! Everyone can find something they connect with. 98’ Braves, Devil Don’t Know, Tennessee Numbers, Man Made a Bar, Keith Whitley…etc…so much good music!
There are zero critics out there who are as thoughtful and creative as you are when they review projects. I was pretty bored with this album and was having trouble motivating myself to listen to the second half of it. You manage to make me interested in the artist you're discussing every time. Keep "doin what you do" Grady.
I have listened to a lot of Country singer's, but when I heard Morgan Wallen sing, I knew I would always listen to him. He is an amazing singer,song writer and a awesome person. I just love the songs he has written.
Neon Star is so good.. whole album was great . Between the lyrics and way he delivers them and what really sets him apart is how the sounds and music go so well together. Something lacking on a lot of artists
This is a really unique and cool way to review a big album like this, and I still felt like the songs you didn’t put in you still mentioned your thoughts on those. Thanks Grady!!
I loved almost all the songs you put on your list! I just haven’t had enough time to fully enjoy all of them enough to listen to all 12 of those in depth😂
I also got Blink vibes from Whiskey Friends, specifically the guitar in the verses. Was disappointed it wasn’t the ‘alternative’ pick but glad you eventually included it.
On first listen, I was convinced that there were only a half dozen songs I would listen to again on this album. That's how strong my distaste for the hip-hop and snap track stuff was, But with repeated exposure, 10 more have definitely grown on me, and not only the more traditional ones. Just no snap or rap. And yes, the writing is terrific.
20:06 Omg I was literally waiting for him to mention Thinkin Bout Me for the entire video! Only thing is, that song didn’t have to “grow on me.” It was an instant favorite and is literally my favorite song in the world.
The beginning of 'Hope that's true' sounds identical to the opening drum part in 'pretty fly for a while guy' by the offspring. Throws me off every single time haha
Really glad Grady did this. I tried just listening to the album top to bottom the way I did say American Heartbreak? I stopped after just a few songs. Once I approached it with his recommendations, I ended up downloading about 8 songs from the set. This was a perfect show.
I Deserve a Drink and Devil Don’t Know are top picks for me. First time I heard them I loved them and they just stay on repeat. One song I thought I was going to like based on the demo and ending up feeling meh about was Hope That’s True. ‘98 Braves is elite and deserves a top spot as a favorite, and Wine into Water is a sleeper.
This album is a prime example of how a fanbase can negatively impact an album. A large part of his fanbase in my opinion is nothing but “basic” fans that really aren’t sure what country music really is or stands for. I see it everyday, they’ll listen to Morgan wallen in repeat and call themselves country music fans, but wouldn’t be caught dead listening to George strait or hell even Luke Combs for that matter. Morgan wallen is pop with a hint of country mixed in there with the rare excellent country song. There’s a few good ones in this album. But man, I’ve never seen people defend this album so much by saying it’s NOT POP. I’m sorry, but this is largely a pop country album. Which is what a lot of those fans gravitate to because it’s familiar, especially in this generation. I think apps like tik tok have such a toxic and negative effect on music that it skews opinions.
I love the way you formatted this because in full the album is overwhelming with the amount of songs and I thought it should be cut down big time, but then trying to cut out songs deems to be such a challenge and I realize how much I individually like the songs
Grady screaming at the beginning made my day 🤣🤣🤣 ETA: Now that I've finished the video - great job Grady! That must have been an intimidating album to cover. Last Night and '98 braves are my two favorite songs. Generally agree with how you cut the album.
I love the concept for this video. I am old fashioned and still appreciate album track sequencing and taking the listener on a cohesive journey. Thats why I still love CDs for the car.
I only now understand the real definition of a RU-vidr. And that’s someone who’s actually WORKING and putting an effort to what he’s doing and actually loves it as much as the viewers do, and this is you Grady! You’re my favorite channel to watch after a long exhausting day, and just chill with a beer in my hand and enjoy your videos. I’m fascinated by the way you deliver everything you say so amazing and smooth, i never skip any parts just because of how interested i am in what you have to say (: By the way, I’d be moreee than excited to hear you covering Brantley Gilbert. You never really touched on his music, and he’s got so many bangers, (actually i would like you to listen to How To Talk To Girls. Makes me tear up everytime. Also you should check out Carly peace she’s ready good!
The most shocking song in my opinion was Cowgirls… I thought it would be a whole lot more country, a sad song with ERNEST and Morgan like what we got with Flower Shops. It was ok… but dang it could’ve been better
I found the prospect of listening to the whole album super daunting so I’m going to give your track list a go instead! Loved this style of review because you didn’t have to spend a bunch of time talking about stuff you didn’t like/found forgettable.
I give you credit for doing this because I could never! Lol. I love long albums and movies. I've listened to this album top to bottom 4 times and so far I'm not skipping a thing. That may change a few months from now. Thanks for including Me + All Your Reasons...one of my favs!
