Jason Aldean - "They Don't Know"

[Kentucky25]

Because I don't see the Aldean album being able to be have a thread anytime soon...I'll post some thoughts on it here.

I think this is a much better place for Aldean, not much R&B or Pop influences, just straight rock and country.

The highlights for me are "Reason to Love LA", "All Out of Beer", "Any Ol' Barstool", "In Case You Don't Remember"...I'll be pleased if at least two of those songs get released.
I still stand by my theory every lead single for an Aldean album is one of, if not, the worst song on the album. I'd definitely say this is a better album than Old Boots, New Dirt. It did take some growing on me, but it's quickly taking over my playlists.

[George Strait Junkie]

Same Aldean Same Bullshit

only 1 decent track i kinda like

In Case You Don't Remember

[dm2081]

I've been waiting to give my thoughts on Jason's new album, so I'm glad this thread at least got started.  Overall, I'm pretty impressed with the album.  There aren't any songs that sound out of place or sound like the huge dynamic game changing type like "Burnin' It Down" or "Dirt Road Anthem", but there are a ton of solid single worthy options on here.  There are no duds on this album, maybe a couple of songs that are mediocre but that's the worst I can say.  My favorite song on the album by a slight margin is "All Out Of Beer".  It's just an essential Jason song, raw emotion, steel, and true lyrics.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it could be a single one day.  The other standout songs are, in no particular order: "A Little More Summertime", "Any Ol' Barstool", "This Plane Don't Go There", "Reason To Love L.A." and "First Time Again".  All of them should be considered for singles IMO.  "They Don't Know" is decent as well, but it really comes across as a poorman's "Fly Over States".  The Ballerini duet probably has the biggest hit potential of the bunch, so I expect to see that released next.  There's nothing on this new album that will make Jason any more new fans, but it certainly will re-affirm any of his true fans, since this is vintage Aldean.

Singles predictions:

What I think will be released
1. Lights Come On
2. A Little More Summertime
3. First Time Again f/ Kelsea Ballerini
4. Comin' In Hot
5. This Plane Don't Go There

What I want to be released
1. Lights Come On
2. A Little More Summertime
3. First Time Again f/ Kelsea Ballerini
4. All Out Of Beer
5. This Plane Don't Go There

[ibleedblue]

Typical Jason Aldean album with some bro stuff and some nice ballads. It'll be a real shame if "This Plane Don't Go There" isn't released as a single. The song with Kelsea Ballerni is great and is sure to be a hit when released.

[myeverything]

Absolutely loving this album!!

Lights Come On: Super catchy, big hit obviously.. Anthem for his live shows.
A Little More Summertime: again, super catchy. This one seems to be doing well with people who aren't huge fans of his. Perfect for this time of year.
This Plane Don't Go There: took longer to grow on me than some of the others, but this is a really great song that actually has what I call "substance."
Comin' In Hot: I think this is one of the catchiest ones on the album.
First Time Again: One of my favorites on the album. I personally respond/relate to this one in many ways so that's probably why. But then again, it's definitely one that most people can relate to. It just hits home for me.
Bad: Another super catchy one.. Sounds like a signature Jason song to me. I think he's got a bit more variety on some of these songs and is trying to new things vocally/lyrically and isn't afraid to do so. That's huge for me.
They Don't Know: Obviously another anthem... very catchy, signature Aldean for sure.
One We Won't Forget: same, anthem, catchy. Definitely willing to bet this one will be included in his live set if it's not already (haven't seen a live show of his in some time)
Whiskey'd Up: One of my favorites on the album. Has substance, very relatable, etc.
In Case You Don't Remember: My absolute favorite on this album. It's different, tells a story, very relatable, I just really love everything about it.
All Out Of Beer: Gives ICYDR a run for it's money for favorite on the album. Probably the catchiest on the entire album for me. Lots of people are talking about this one and how much they like it. Again, very relatable and different. You would think by the title that it's another stereotypical bro-country song about finishing all the booze at a party, whatever.. but it's really anything but. Really love this song and definitely think it should be a single off of this album.
Any Ol' Barstool: Like this one a lot too. It reminds me of some of his stuff from previous albums - My Kinda Party and Night Train
The Way A Night Should Feel: catchy, not as much substance as a lot of the other songs but still a great one, in my opinion.
Reason to Love L.A: Took me the longest to warm up to this one, but of course I love it now!
When The Lights Go Out: Good song.. if y'all haven't noticed, I love everything this guy puts out. I think it's clever that he started with Lights Come On and ended with Lights Go Out.


Overall really great album for me. He just keeps cranking out hit after hit and it's no wonder why he's one of the format's biggest stars. I know many aren't huge fans of his, but I've been following him since just about the beginning and will always be a huge supporter of his.

[someguy]

I'll post more thought later, but I think that this album is a big step up from his last one. I doubt he'll ever release something that I like as much as MY Kinda Party, but this is a big step in the right direction imo.

[countrymusicjunkie]

This album is actually better than I thought it was going to be. I read an interview with Jason before the album came out and he said it was going to have a lot of hard rocking songs on it similar to "She's Country", "Hicktown" and "My Kinda Party", I'm not sure what he was talking about because there is only one song like that on this album, the lead single "Lights Come On". The album has a lot more ballads than I was expecting. My only complaint about the album is that a lot of the songs sound the same, 13 of the 15 songs are a guy singing about a girl, either in the form of a breakup song or a love song.

[myeverything]

You don't think They Don't Know, One We Won't Forget or The Way A Night Should Feel are rocking?! I sure do!

[phil1996]

Half of it is 'Night Train' Aldean, half of it is 'Old Boots New Dirt' Aldean

Love:
Whiskey'd Up
This Plane Don't Go There
Any Ol' Barstool
Reason To Love L.A.
A Little More Summertime

Like:
In Case You Don't Remember
Lights Come On
When The Lights Go Out
All Out of Beer

The bad:
Everything else

[zaclord 🌈]

I love love love "This Plane Don't Go There" and I need that to be a single please. I listened to the album on a flight this weekend for the first time since its now on Apple Music, and I enjoyed it. Other than TPDGT, nothing really stood out after just one listen, but I don't remember anything as bad as "Lights Come On" so that's good. I'll have to take another listen when I'm less dreary from waking up so early for a flight, but "Plane" neeeeeeeds to be a single.

[someguy]

This album is definitely a step in the right direction for Jason, imo.

I like "Lights Come On" for what it is (loud, uptempo to get the album off to a good start), but there are so many better songs on here. "A Little More Summertime", "This Plane Don't Go There" and "The First Time" are all great songs that could end up being big hits for Jason.

This album has some of the edge of the last couple, but it's also more radio friendly, and more original. I would say that the album as whole is his best since My Kinda Party (though Night Train had a lot of bright spots, too).