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I've recently been intrigued by the philosophical ramifications of Jimmy Buffett's world. It's hard to tell whether his characters live in paradise, purgatory, or hell. Every day yields the same white sand beaches, one too many tropical drinks, and doesn't really have consequences in the end. Does this Sisyphean trudge make anyone happy? I guess what ends up answering my question is the fact that I would love to be on a beach listening to this. 7/10

Jimmy just mellows me out every time. Back half way stronger than the front half. Where's my margarita glass?

What handsome man picked this one? Absolutely legendary

Pretty nostalgic. My parents used to always blast classic Jimmy. Reminds me of my childhood.

This was a fuckin fun little romp. I know what Jimmy Buffett does in theory, but I never really paid any attention. It's pretty catchy stuff. 4/5.

Below freezing temperatures outside yesterday. This album was a great counter to that. Thanks for suggesting.

I don't know that I ever sat down and listened through a Jimmy Buffet album before and it was a congenial experience. Not really my genre but he definitely carves his own niche somewhere along the axis of Country and Southern Rock.

I'm familiar with Buffett's hits because, oddly enough, he has a rather large following in Cincinnati of all places. I guess it's the kind of place where people really need a low key escapist fantasy in a musical form in order to cope with their day to day existence. The cover captures that slacker escape image perfectly, but besides "A Pirate Looks At 40," there really aren't any other iconic hits here. This album shows that he really is a country singer/songwriter at his core. I feel like Gulf and Western is a cute but accurate description of the sound. Overall, his writing is either a little too jokey, or a little too sentimental for me, but if the lifestyle he's selling works for you, I get it.

It’s ok, but I’d rather listen to Eagles.

Good shit - just played the last of 2 today. Good fit

Rating: 8/10 Best songs: Presents to send you, Trying to reason with hurricane season, Nautical wheelers

Jimmy Buffett is now sipping Margaritas and eating his Cheeseburgers in Paradise.... RIP. The album is above average. I like that the genre is called Gulf and Western (for the Florida gulf). Standouts: Makin' Music for Money, Others: Door Number Three, Dallas, Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season Rating: 3.5

We lost a legend when we lost Jimmy Buffett. The man that made the island life so cool. This album is great. It’s not the poppy Jimmy Buffett, just the laid back guy with the island sound. The back half of this album is great and has some classics. I’ll listen to this album along with many other Buffett albums whenever I want to escape or am escaping to an easier life. 8.4/10

Very good

This is one of Jimmy Buffett’s strongest albums. The back half is insanely stacked. I went through a period of time where I got really into Jimmy Buffett. I was working a dead end job and was trying to figure out what I should do with my life and this music was a gentle balm during that time. I knew the music wasn’t the best, and it was certainly not my usual fare, but it reminded me that there are more important things in life than how much money I made. I even made my down to Key West via Miami during this time in my life. I’ll always be grateful to Jimmy for that. RIP.

Look at this album cover! It’s the inspiration for Matthew McConaughey‘s entire personality! Can’t say I blame him, island beach bum living works wonders on the mind and soul. Really though, Jimmy Buffet was a highly entertaining songwriter and artist. I like that he’s creative and imaginative with his lyrics. You go on an adventure with every song. Respect, and RIP to a uniquely qualified purveyor of chill.

6/10. I mean, it's a whole album of Jimmy Buffet. I agree he ought to have something on the list, and I might have given it a 7 if I'd listened to it in the summer on the beach with a strong drink

Can’t say I expected a song about the Monty Hall problem. Also look at that power sit stance. Pretty sure I saw a dude at a coffee shop working too. I mean Jimmy Buffet is fine, but not hugely my thing but I don’t hate it. I sorta respect it?

Atta boy Jimmy, what a chill time.

I've gained a lot more respect for Jimmy Buffett since he passed away and all the tributes poured in. It was especially interesting seeing an old quote from Bob Dylan mentioning Jimmy Buffett as one of the songwriters he most admired. Having said that, this is all good, though a bit too country-ish for my taste. 3 stars.

RIP Jimmy - this was such a relaxing listen, an LP that couldn’t give a fuck about what’s going on in the world so long as it has a beer in hand in the beach. Great prominent guitar, good melodies, and that characteristic sense of chill. Not the most memorable or dynamic songwriting in the world, but a great listen nonetheless.

Great summer listening. 70s country rock with an easygoing, likeable vibe that grows on you as the album progresses. Thanks for sharing. Fave Songs: Tin Cup Chalice, Stories We Could Tell, A Pirate Looks at Forty, Presents to Send You, Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season, Nautical Wheelers

Country, Gulf and Western. Ni fu ni fa.

I’m glad I finally heard some non-margaritaville Jimmy Buffett music but unfortunately I thought it was bland easy going soft rock for the most part. It just sounded so generic to where I felt like I’d heard this album a million times on the main list. However, the last song was catchy and fun and the highlight of the album.

Restaurant is better (allegedly)

I was not aware of the existence of this thing called Tropical Rock. When I heard it, it took me to the Californian sound intoxicated with country rock. It's not really my cup of tea, but I'm glad I discovered this new genre and artist

I was trained against beach vacations and grew up without Buffett strains in my ears. So what conclusion to make about the tropicality or non- of the way A-1-A flew by? Can't be sure, but I had trouble getting into the record. "Life Is Just a Tire Swing" is a heck of a line, though, more than halfway to country which is what most of this ends up as.

Probably a big deal when you're into country, but not something I can get excited about.

I really believe that someone can see the beauty in this. For me, it's sounds nice and comfortable but that's it. I'm just not into country I'm afraid.

I like C & W but this was just a bit bland for me.

Not my cup of tea

Not much into country

Sou d slime he is having more fun making the his music than I am listening to it

70s party country music. Jimmy Buffett is low-key my nemesis, so this is not one for me.

Really generic sounding rock

Frekar boring

How do you make country even worse? make it "swinging country"

I find most country music a bit lame in general, and this is particularly weak. Rating: 1.5 Playlist track: Makin' Music for Money Date listened: 04/11/24