Before I provide my ranking, let me preface with some context. I hate twang and accents in my music. I also dislike rural American lifestyle tropes. I do like albums with songs containing impactful lyrics but generally prefer songs with an upbeat tempo. I also give extra points to country songs whose lyrics or musical style offend "traditional" country listeners. I will rank from favorite to least:
Favorite: Chris Gaines
In Pieces
Fresh Horses
The Chase
Man Against Machine
Gunslinger
Sevens
Scarecrow
Ropin' The Wind
No Fences
Garth Brooks
The Lost Sessions
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