A1A

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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

Really generic sounding rock