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Post by ladyđfan on Jul 2, 2021 14:25:00 GMT -5
Welcome to the Darius Rucker Album Series! Born in 1966, Darius Rucker grew up in Charleston, SC (anecdote: I visited Charleston a few years ago and by chance, I went to a restaurant and was seated at a table that had a plaque that said "Darius Rucker ate at this table"!). He attended the University of South Carolina, where he met his future Hootie & the Blowfish band members. They formed the band in 1986 and went on to have huge success with their 1994 debut album, Cracked Rear View. It spawned 4 big hits ("Hold My Hand", "Let Her Cry", "Only Wanna Be with You", and "Time"). However, their success started to wane afterwards. In the period between Cracked Rear View and the start of Darius's country career, Hootie & the Blowfish continued to release music and Darius explored his R&B side, recording two R&B albums (though only one was released). In early 2008, Darius Rucker signed to Capitol Records, and a few months later his debut country single, "Don't Think I Don't Think About It" was released to country radio. It went #1, making Darius the first solo black artist to have a #1 country hit since Charley Pride did so in 1983 with "Night Games". Around the same time, his debut country album Learn to Live was released. And that brings us into our first rankdown in this series.
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Post by ladyđfan on Jul 2, 2021 14:25:10 GMT -5
Learn to Live (2008)
Learn to Live was Darius Rucker's first country album, released on September 16, 2008. Four singles were released from it: "Don't Think I Don't Think About It", "It Won't Be Like This For Long", "Alright", and "History In the Making". All of them reached the top 3 of the country charts, and the first three even reached #1 (not to mention the top 40 of the Hot 100). Learn to Live is certified Platinum by the RIAA. Tracklist1. Forever Road 2. All I Want 3. Don't Think I Don't Think About It 4. Learn to Live 5. If I Had Wings 6. History In the Making 7. Alright 8. It Won't Be Like This For Long 9. Drinkin' and Dialin' 10. I Hope They Get to Me in Time 11. While I Still Got the Time 12. Be Wary of a Woman 13. I Wanna Thank You Due: Sunday, August 8th
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HeyHeyHey
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Post by HeyHeyHey on Jul 2, 2021 15:35:40 GMT -5
I listened to this album a TON when it came out so this listen will take me back!
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Jul 2, 2021 16:20:16 GMT -5
Forgot to participate in the Darius Rucker Singles RD, but I have to say that Learn to Live is AMAZING!
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Post by ladyđfan on Jul 23, 2021 17:39:47 GMT -5
A little more than two weeks left to submit! Participants1. tim 2. ClevelandRox Due: Sunday, August 8th
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Post by ladyđfan on Aug 5, 2021 0:10:51 GMT -5
Sorry about the lack of reminders! Been out of town visiting family for the past few days. Because of this, I'm extending the deadline to next Thursday. Participants1. tim 2. ClevelandRox 3. castleoblivion26 4. ladyđfan Due: Thursday, August 12th
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Post by ladyđfan on Aug 9, 2021 17:47:25 GMT -5
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Post by gardyfan on Aug 9, 2021 18:17:06 GMT -5
Just sent mine. Thought I had already.
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Post by ladyđfan on Aug 11, 2021 19:01:27 GMT -5
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"You left a mark on my face // And brought a dozen red flags in a vase"
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Post by .indulgecountry on Aug 11, 2021 19:24:46 GMT -5
Oh good I was secretly hoping for a slight extension, lol
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Post by ladyđfan on Aug 13, 2021 10:41:05 GMT -5
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Post by ladyđfan on Aug 14, 2021 22:33:41 GMT -5
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Post by ladyđfan on Aug 15, 2021 19:34:00 GMT -5
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Post by ladyđfan on Aug 16, 2021 22:29:17 GMT -5
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Post by ClevelandRox on Aug 16, 2021 22:42:27 GMT -5
Pre-reveal questions 1. Which song will be the first to leave? Hopefully everyone sees thru the corniness of I Hope They Get to Me in Time 2. Which song will be #1? Don't Think I Don't Think About It 3. Which songs will be in the top 5? It Won't Be Like This For Long, Alright, Learn to Live, Forever Road 4. Which songs will be in the bottom 5? HELLLP I'M DYING, Drinkin' and Dialin, While I Still Got The Time, If I Had Wings and the bonus song :/ 5. Which song will be most polarizing? Least? M History in the Making L - It Won't Be Like This For Long 6. Which single will do best? Worst? In what order? Don't Think, It Won't Be Like This, Alright, History 7. Which album track will do best? Worst? Forever Road FTW! I'M DYINGGGG Worst 7. Which song with "Time" in the title will do better? *shivers runs down my back* While I Still Got The Time 8. Any other thoughts or predictions? I'm still bitter History in the Making was a single over Forever Road, Learn to Live and All I Want!
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Post by bboat11 on Aug 17, 2021 21:18:51 GMT -5
Pre-reveal questions 1. Which song will be the first to leave? Hopefully everyone sees thru the corniness of I Hope They Get to Me in Time 4. Which songs will be in the bottom 5? HELLLP I'M DYING 7. Which album track will do worst? I'M DYINGGGG 7. Which song with "Time" in the title will do better? *shivers runs down my back* Who hurt you?! đđđ
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Post by ClevelandRox on Aug 17, 2021 21:23:18 GMT -5
Pre-reveal questions 1. Which song will be the first to leave? Hopefully everyone sees thru the corniness of I Hope They Get to Me in Time 4. Which songs will be in the bottom 5? HELLLP I'M DYING 7. Which album track will do worst? I'M DYINGGGG 7. Which song with "Time" in the title will do better? *shivers runs down my back* Who hurt you?! đđđ
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Post by bboat11 on Aug 17, 2021 21:25:13 GMT -5
Who hurt you?! đđđ Oh wow, I didn't know any Travis Tritt gifs existed!!
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Post by ladyđfan on Aug 17, 2021 21:29:43 GMT -5
Ooh look, activity! I guess that means it's time to get started!
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Post by ClevelandRox on Aug 17, 2021 21:32:13 GMT -5
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Post by ladyđfan on Aug 17, 2021 21:36:57 GMT -5
Hint for #13 (okay, more like a hint for what it's not):
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Post by bboat11 on Aug 17, 2021 21:38:09 GMT -5
1. Which song will be the first to leave? I don't think this is an album with an obvious last place, so maybe something like "I Wanna Thank You" or "Drinkin' And Dialin" will be unlucky?
2. Which song will be #1? "Don't Think I Don't Think About It"
3. Which songs will be in the top 5? DTIDTAI, "It Won't Be Like This For Long", "Alright", "Learn To Live", and "Forever Road".
4. Which songs will be in the bottom 5? "I Wanna Thank You", "Drinkin' And Dialin'", "Be Wary Of A Woman", "All I Want", "While I Still Got The Time".
5. Which song will be most polarizing? Least? Most: "I Hope They Get To Me In Time", "All I Want". Least: "Don't Think".
6. Which single will do best? Worst? In what order? Best to Worst: "Don't Think" at #1, "Alright" at #2, "It Won't Be" at #3, and then "History" at like #6 or 7.
7. Which album track will do best? Worst? Best: "Forever Road", "Learn To Live". Worst: "I Wanna Thank You", "Drinkin' And Dialin'".
7. Which song with "Time" in the title will do better? "I Hope They Get To Me In Time"!!!! ;) Probably around like #7-8.
8. Any other thoughts or predictions? I am very impressed with this album! There was definitely some unmined hit potential left behind during this era!!
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Post by ClevelandRox on Aug 17, 2021 21:39:22 GMT -5
UGHHHHHH đđđ
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Post by ladyđfan on Aug 17, 2021 21:45:00 GMT -5
There wasn't too much disagreement when it came to our last place track. Although it got seven top 10 ranks, those six bottom 2 ranks were the death knell for "Be Wary of a Woman". Personally, I like the song, but on an album full of songs I like and songs I love, #13 is an appropriate place for it to leave.
13. âBe Wary of a Womanâ
Written by Darius Rucker, Dave Berg & Patrick Davis Track 12 Length: 3:26
Total: 137 Average: 11.54 Standard Deviation: 2.367 (tied for 3rd lowest!)
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Post by bboat11 on Aug 17, 2021 21:47:36 GMT -5
Lol I forgot this was my last place. Cool! "Be Wary Of A Woman" was fine, but one of the few songs on the album that didn't strike me as being essential.
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Post by ladyđfan on Aug 17, 2021 21:50:13 GMT -5
7. Which album track will do best? Worst? Forever Road FTW! I'M DYINGGGG Worst 7. Which song with "Time" in the title will do better? *shivers runs down my back* While I Still Got The Time 7. Which album track will do best? Worst? Best: "Forever Road", "Learn To Live". Worst: "I Wanna Thank You", "Drinkin' And Dialin'". 7. Which song with "Time" in the title will do better? "I Hope They Get To Me In Time"!!!! Probably around like #7-8. I'm surprised no one noticed this, I just noticed it now...
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Post by ladyđfan on Aug 17, 2021 21:56:45 GMT -5
So apparently Chris Stapleton co-wrote this? There wasnât any co-writer info for âI Wanna Thank Youâ on Wikipedia but Stapleton was listed on some random website I found after a Google search. That usually isnât enough to make me believe anything, but Stapletonâs voice is pretty prominent in the background so I take it to be true. Anyway (lol), I think that this one is a bit underrated (maybe because it's just a bonus track)âI love its anthemic nature and Darius's vocals. We have our first top 5 loss! Sorry gardyfan ...
12. âI Wanna Thank Youâ
Written by Darius Rucker & Chris Stapleton Track 13 (Bonus) Length: 3:57
Total: 126 Average: 9.69 Standard Deviation: 2.462 (5th lowest!)
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Post by ladyđfan on Aug 17, 2021 22:04:22 GMT -5
We lose another uptempo with "Drinkin' and Dialin'" leaving us at #11. I really like the piano throughout the songâit's just a solid honky-tonk song! No last place ranks for it either!
11. âDrinkin' And Dialin'â
Written by Darius Rucker, Chris DuBois & Ashley Gorley Track 9 Length: 3:04
Total: 123 Average: 9.46 Standard Deviation: 2.367 (tied for 3rd lowest!)
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Post by bboat11 on Aug 17, 2021 22:06:15 GMT -5
So apparently Chris Stapleton co-wrote this? There wasnât any co-writer info for âI Wanna Thank Youâ on Wikipedia but Stapleton was listed on some random website I found after a Google search. That usually isnât enough to make me believe anything, but Stapletonâs voice is pretty prominent in the background so I take it to be true. Anyway (lol), I think that this one is a bit underrated (maybe because it's just a bonus track)âI love its anthemic nature and Darius's vocals. We have our first top 5 loss! Sorry gardyfan ...
The writers are listed as Darius Rucker & Chris Stapleton on Apple Music! I LOVED the musical arrangement for "I Wanna Thank You", especially with all the steel guitar in the intro I found the chorus to be a bit repetitive and a little shouty, which is why it slipped down my list into the bottom 3, but it's possible I underranked it by a couple positions. Did I say how much I loved the steel guitar?!??!!
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Post by ladyđfan on Aug 17, 2021 22:12:29 GMT -5
This is the only song on the album that I can't say I completely like. It's not a skipâit's catchy and the production, like on the rest of the album, is great. The wordplay with "All I want...you to leave me...is alone" is clever and some classic country writing! But for some reason it really burns on me...and I might not be alone on that judging by the high standard deviation. kw9461 loses their #2 while HeyHeyHey and ClevelandRox lose top 5's.
10. âAll I Wantâ
Written by Darius Rucker & Frank Rogers Track 2 Length: 3:49
Total: 117 Average: 9.00 Standard Deviation: 3.416 (3rd highest!)
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