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20 Number Ones
Country · 2023

20 Number Ones

Thomas Rhett

A decade of chart-topping country-pop that trades grit for gloss, blending R&B rhythms with heartfelt odes to domestic life and suburban romance.

September 29, 2023 · The Valory Music Co.

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20 Number Ones is a victory lap through the most successful decade of modern country-pop. It does not just collect hits; it maps the sonic evolution of Thomas Rhett from a promising songwriter to a genre-bending superstar. The sound is characterized by an impeccable polish, where the twang of a pedal steel is just as likely to be paired with a programmed snap-track as it is a live drum kit. It feels like a long, sun-drenched afternoon in a suburban backyard, where every song is a familiar friend.

Moments Worth Listening For
the transition from the early, more traditional leaning 'It Goes Like This' into the funkier, R&B-inspired groove of 'Make Me Wanna'
the emotional swell of the strings and piano during the bridge of 'Die a Happy Man', marking his definitive crossover moment
the rhythmic 'snap' and infectious whistle hook of 'Vacation' providing a high-energy contrast to the album's more sentimental ballads
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does 20 Number Ones sound next to the rest of Thomas Rhett's catalogue?

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The vocals lean notably further into baritone than the rest of the catalogue.

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