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The Closer You Get
Country · 1983 · 9 tracks

The Closer You Get

Alabama

Polished 1983 country-pop defined by iconic three-part harmonies, soaring fiddle leads, and a warm, sun-drenched Southern rock sensibility.

1983 · RCA

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A sun-drenched, melodic celebration of Southern life and romantic longing.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks
01
The Closer You Get
4:34
02
She Put the Sad in All His Songs
4:03
03
Red River
4:21
04
What in the Name of Love
3:55
05
Dixieland Delight
5:25
06
Very Special Love
4:50
07
Dixie Boy
4:20
08
Alabama Sky
3:21
09
Lovin’ Man
2:34
Moments Worth Listening For
The rhythmic fiddle shuffle that kicks off Dixieland Delight, instantly setting a foot-tapping pace.
The lush, swelling string arrangement on Very Special Love that elevates the southern gentleman narrative.
The seamless transition from acoustic intimacy to a full-band anthem on the title track.
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How does The Closer You Get sound next to the rest of Alabama's catalogue?

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The instrumentation foregrounds fiddle notably more than the catalogue usually does.

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