Editing Morgan Wallen's 36-Song Album Into A Perfect 12 Songs

[@eliblackburn]

the fact Grady got this video down to 24 minutes is astonishing.

[@GradySmith]

Truly.

[@nathanwayne7834]

@@GradySmith Hey, my favorite song is “Man Made A Bar”, too, and my cover on all my socials could make your day, Grady. Just gotta rehearse it and put it up on Friday. That’s my goal, at least.

[@T.Hams1]

I wrote the book.. why is no one talking about this banger. It is hands down the best summer drive home from work song on this album.

[@bradydougan997]

I also agree on this. Screaming this song on the drive home from work

[@mutburner1785]

My favorite one personally

[@jacobbrouse1564]

The word play in that song is so good. “Those get you in to Heaven letters in red, ain’t get read enough to keep me on a straight line.” 🔥

[@UltimateAwe]

Weird that he didn’t mention it. 😮

[@amandarattray2845]

In a previous video he mentioned the word play didn't land, for him..

[@TheBowman5]

I actually have come to prefer the long albums. While I love the play-through ability of a traditional 10-15 song album, that’s not what I’m doing most of the time. I loved the fact that American Heartbreak took me like 6 whole months to stop finding lyrics I loved in songs I listened to all the time. That many songs provides Easter eggs on Easter eggs. Love it.

[@stevenkitchell9941]

“I used to be the 1 but now I’m just an (865)” Shocked Grady wasn’t more into “Tennessee Numbers”, great writing and sound

[@sharplydressedrabbit3604]

Tennessee Numbers was one of my favorites

[@killakurt6211]

Best song on the album IMO

[@rachellytle1467]

One of my favorite lines!

[@gabefein9261]

The keeping up with the Jones line on 98 braves is so fire

[@MrHmg55]

I thought that line was pretty obvious. I like the one about neither the season nor the relationship ending with a ring on the hand.

[@chrislotto3984]

Ring on the hand is more obvious than Keeping Up With The Jones IMO

[@briansonnenfelt7125]

Yea unless you follow baseball it would’ve gone over most people heads.

[@Cdyoung15]

‘98 Braves,’ ‘Man Made A Bar’ and ‘Keith Whitley’ are my personal 3 favorites of the newer released songs. I still think ‘Thought You Should Know’ and ‘Don’t Think Jesus’ are a couple of the best songs to be released by any artist in the past year or so

[@abbylong5686]

Yess! Agreed!!

[@summerkees7858]

man made a bar had me in tears lmaoo

[@jazzlast9156]

The best ones

[@baseballplayer5556]

Same

[@nickk8269]

I really love how every comment shares their favorite songs, and all the songs are different. That’s just really cool how different songs strike a chord with different people. Probably why he’s at the top of the game right now

[@jebmaize]

Me to me and Tennessee Numbers are hella underrated! Love the content and everyone’s different opinion! Morgan makes the album so long to reach different audiences and we can all agree he does!

[@TheBowman5]

Me to Me has been my go-to whenever I restart listening

[@devinhunter9568]

That’s what I’m saying. Me to me just slaps

[@jebmaize]

@@TheBowman5 just that opening guitar riff gets me!

[@Bailey_Marie93]

I loveee them both especially Tennessee Numbers 🧡

[@sennegielkens1360]

I think the fact that everybody’s 12 songs they like most varies so much, justifies the album being as big as it is

[@5yvo342]

The fact that I choose 12 completely different songs is why this album is so impressive. It plays to a diverse audience. Brilliant album by a creative artist!

[@bojangles713]

Word! 👍

[@elijahsmith8975]

Keith Whitley is my go to on this album. Just gorgeous

[@elijahsmith8975]

@Caleb Ruehss the reason I love the song is because I love Keith Whitley as an artist lol

[@cdavis23]

Underrated song is definitely "I deserve a drink". First time I heard it I wasn't feeling it, but the song keeps growing on you. Now i'm belting the line "your'e burning hotter than a bourbon with no water"

[@bri8412]

agreed!! it’s my fav off the album too. the song just hits different. cant wait to be driving down dirt roads in the summer with the windows open, blasting it

[@tomvandeberg7540]

I think Water into Wine and Tennessee numbers are very underrated. Both are lyrical masterpieces and every country sounding. I personally love that this album had 36 songs because there are so many different sounds all in one album that you can’t get in a 12 song album. 10/10 one of the best country albums ever

[@nikolashernandez7128]

I totally agree, especially Wine into Water!

[@AC-jp1lm]

I've listened to the album in full countless times already. I'm pretty obsessed lol

[@nathanfreeland7]

same

[@ebbb365]

Same. He’s a once of a generation artist

[@jakeschubert9105]

Agree! I catch more and more as I listen more and more. I’m into every song! I caught something in “I deserve a drink”…. Really, really listen - he’s not saying he deserves a drink of liquor, he’s saying he deserves a drink of this woman. Awesome album! I’m a huge Morgan Wallen fan!

[@AC-jp1lm]

@@jakeschubert9105 Agreed. Some of them took a couple of listens but now I'm fully into all 36 of them.

[@jakeschubert9105]

@@AC-jp1lm so glad I’m not alone!

[@jakebutler291]

The chorus in “devil don’t know” gives me goosebumps. Absolutely one of my favorites

[@puzzledzach]

Feel the same way. Something about the chorus in that. It’s haunting in a very strange way. It drops me in this place of melancholy.

[@kameronfoley2898]

Such a great song

[@jakebutler291]

@@puzzledzach EXACTLY!!

[@corderoworldwide]

@@puzzledzachvery well said! That is the perfect way to describe it

[@briceeverson5811]

I think it says a lot that you can go through these comments and find almost all 36 songs where people are saying it's one of their favorites. Really speaks to how incredible this album is top-to-bottom, even as a 36-song project.

[@logman2142]

This album grows on me the more I listened to it. There at 10-12 songs that I really enjoy and the rest are good. I enjoy it being so long because I can press play and let it go. I’ve never really been someone who listens to albums for a collective story.

[@toddhumphrey6310]

Sunrise is an amazing song. That crazy constant swirly guitar and the melody he creates with his voice is really unique. I hope it grows on you.

[@jakebutler291]

So freakin catchy!!! That hook is so good

[@chadperry5145]

It’s a great song but could do without the trap beats imho

[@theyluv..nat14]

I love it.

[@SUNDAYHRS]

Absolutely amazing song

[@madsquishy3410]

"Thought You Should Know" is truly one of the songs that has touched me the most in like the last decade of country music. And lol I swear I'm not just saying that because my family lives in the same town Morgan was born in 😉

[@justinquezada5902]

As someone who understands why longer albums can be a lot to digest and may be seen as “lesser”, I also can enjoy the longer albums. I just love to listen to music and this gives me more to listen to and love. But I also love albums like Ernest’s “Flower Shops” for the story it can tell in around 10 songs

[@TheBowman5]

I actually have come to prefer them. While I love the play-through ability or a traditional 10-15 song album, that’s not what I’m doing most of the time. I loved the fact that American Heartbreak took me like 6 whole months to stop finding lyrics I loved in songs I listened to all the time. That many songs provides Easter eggs on Easter eggs. Love it.

[@derekhayner7984]

@@TheBowman5 took me 4 listen’s through before I realized I really like wine into water. Idk why but the chorus just sounds so cool to me and I like the lyrics. I have come to agree that long albums aren’t bad. it looks overwhelming having 36 songs so maybe it’s scary to a casual listener or a new listener but to a diehard Morgan fan it’s fun to listen through multiple times and find new favorites and new lyrics you missed the first time

[@AnonymousScout1]

Like everything he puts out, I like it more and more with each listen. Even ones I didn’t like initially are all of the sudden not being skipped on my 12th listen through. Also maybe there’s some songs that could be cut but I’ll never say no to more music from my favorite artists. Keep the 36 song albums coming

[@laviniaretta3398]

I so agree with this. Even the ones that aren’t necessarily my go-tos and I skip most of the time, I wouldn’t prefer they were cut altogether. I like having the options there because they are all still good songs. I will say there are like 2 I could fully live without, but other than that I’m totally happy with it.

[@Chopsticks1470]

As someone who loves a little hip in the hop, and country at it's purest form, I love this album. I generally hate country and rap but I think Morgan delivers it well. Great review once again Grady.

[@emmaella7163]

My favourite ‘alt’ leaning track is Last Drive Drown Main because it’s only a few production choices away from being pop-punk, like I can visualise the sound of it. I feel like it could be sick live if he leaned into that.

[@heathermk17]

My favourite is definitely Devil Don't Know, there's a very haunting energy to it that I love. Also Wine into Water is one of my favourites and I don't see many people mentioning it. I feel like it has a classic rock kinda feel to it

[@Cougs4Life02]

I really like Wine Into Water! “And turn this wine into water under the bridge” is a great play on words.

[@lilsmom2000]

Devil don't know, is really good.

[@jakeschubert9105]

Love both of those. I especially love the wordplay of turning wine into water… under the bridge.

[@krisbaker4095]

The man got some 30-31 songs off this album on the top 100. It didn't need to be shorter.

[@hannahrussell5611]

Wine Into Water and I Deserve A Drink are probably my go-to’s right now, the vocals on those are killer!

[@zionpope9491]

I can’t stop listening to I Deserve A Drink

[@derekhayner7984]

The haunting guitar on those 2 songs sound so cool. I also just like the “I'm here to say sorry with a to the top glass of that Napa Valley vine Cabernet” it just sounds cool love that song

[@caitlynmartell1065]

YES!! Super underrated for sure

[@killatape]

"I'm out here soakin' up your porch light glow With an apology in my left hand Hope it tastes like a second chance" So darn good!!!!

[@stevechristie7800]

Album gets better every time i get through it.

[@jakeschubert9105]

100% agree!!!!

[@kylepeterson5570]

Thinkin Bout Me is definitely my fav “rap” song on the album. Tennessee Numbers is prolly the most underrated.

[@vondacarmack9853]

I loved the cleverness of Keith Whitley … and also how Morgan sang it in parts to echo Whitley’s singing style. And I stan I Deserve a Drink and Everything I Love.

[@damosimo11]

Tennessee Fan & 98 Braves are the clear standouts for me but just brilliant album overall. A man on top of his game right now. Great video as always mate!

[@LBaumgardner19]

The lyric in 98 Braves of keepin up with the Joneses and referencing Andruw and Chipper (two of the better players on the team both with the last name Jones) is such a great line and I thought for sure you would’ve referenced it in the segment on that song.

[@derekhayner7984]

As someone who doesn’t watch baseball and was born in 2000 I would have never known. That is genius!

[@LBaumgardner19]

@@derekhayner7984 haha I'm in the same boat as you (2000 baby and not a huge baseball guy). I just remember Chipper Jones cause his nickname is Chipper. And my knowledge of Andruw only goes as far as knowing his name is spelled with a U and not an E. I had to look up the lineup to make sure that was the reference lol.

[@reflectionslide]

Considering Grady referred to the 98 NLCS as the "ALC Championship" I think it's clear he's not a big enough baseball fan to get the reference

[@michaelrichard316]

“Hope That’s True” is so good. Glad you included it on your list!

[@rachelschendel2476]

I like that one too lol.

[@PaulCorsini]

I’m shocked I deserve a drink isn’t a more popular song, the lyrics are so well written and it just hits so deep

[@wyatthardy7385]

Everything I Love is OUTSTANDING!! Probably one of my fav' MW songs. I really like One Thing at a Time as well, but I need to listen to the whole album a few more times. Good review!

[@amandarose9511]

HOPE THAT'S TRUE IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES OFF THIS ALBUM. Thank you for including it.

[@Jturner9669]

Me and all your reasons is my favorite song on the album and nobody is talking about it 😢

[@jordandrye350]

I agree it’s my favorite

[@buffhooper]

Best song on the album

[@VicodinAvenue]

I do not understand how Cowgirls is disliked, man, I love that song so much

[@Phloxix]

I’m not really a country fan but “Last night” and “You proof” definitely makes me want to look for some more good country songs/artists

[@halles18]

"Wine into water" is such an amazing song!!!

[@westbronco9066]

In my opinion there is absolutely nothing wrong with having such a long album. It’s not made to be something that you listen to all the way through on 1 listen. It’s an album that has songs for everyone. I’d rather have a long album like this that has something for everyone than a short album that might not have a single song that someone enjoys

[@lizhamblyn7240]

Going to see Morgan next week in Auckland, New Zealand. Be interesting to see how much of this album he plays. Not a great fan, but have to support country singers that venture to this part of the world.

[@GradySmith]

It's a fun show live! The crowd is also similar to a Swift or Zach Bryan crowd in that they know EVERY word, so it's v electric feeling.

[@lizhamblyn7240]

@@GradySmith I suspect I will be the oldest person there by about 20 years, but I could be wrong.

[@fayesheets4525]

I have listened to a lot of Country singer's, but when I heard Morgan Wallen sing, I knew I would always listen to him. He is an amazing singer,song writer and a awesome person. I just love the songs he has written.

[@willyski0223]

"Everything I love" is my favorite song from the album

[@ibejyj]

I love how Morgan has made enough music in each genre to make everyone happy. I can’t think of one song on this album I hate. I think my top 3 are “Man Made a Bar”, “Keith Whitley” and “Cowgirls”

[@lindsayhickman9604]

What is amazing is that I picked 12 completely different songs and am still in love with it.

[@TheTessGray]

The beginning of 'Hope that's true' sounds identical to the opening drum part in 'pretty fly for a while guy' by the offspring. Throws me off every single time haha

[@haydenbrooks1551]

I can’t believe that “I deserve a drink” didn’t even get mentioned. That song kinda snuck up on me and now I love it!

[@EnglishOnly101]

I’m shocked that Keith Whitley isn’t on the list! I think it’s the best song in the album. Can’t stop listening to it. My least favorite is ain’t that some

[@Sam_guitar1999]

There are zero critics out there who are as thoughtful and creative as you are when they review projects. I was pretty bored with this album and was having trouble motivating myself to listen to the second half of it. You manage to make me interested in the artist you're discussing every time. Keep "doin what you do" Grady.

[@MrHmg55]

On first listen, I was convinced that there were only a half dozen songs I would listen to again on this album. That's how strong my distaste for the hip-hop and snap track stuff was, But with repeated exposure, 10 more have definitely grown on me, and not only the more traditional ones. Just no snap or rap. And yes, the writing is terrific.

[@AnnasPagesandReads]

Grady - I've been reflecting on my eternal despair since 2019 when I saw Morgan in Nashville. I'm with you, sir.

[@subzero13temp]

I love "me to me" had to listen a couple times but now its one of my favorites!!

[@kellymathheus]

Loved your picks but also glad he included 36 to give us more! Me + All Your Reasons and Devil Don't know is the mood I choose most!

[@basedrooster]

I also got Blink vibes from Whiskey Friends, specifically the guitar in the verses. Was disappointed it wasn’t the ‘alternative’ pick but glad you eventually included it.

[@derekhayner7984]

Dude the intro sounds just like Mr Brightside

[@basedrooster]

@@derekhayner7984 If the chords aren’t they same they’re very similar, for sure

[@davisfzg]

blink fans know that’s very close to Adam’s song

[@Justlistedphotos]

Neon Star is so good.. whole album was great . Between the lyrics and way he delivers them and what really sets him apart is how the sounds and music go so well together. Something lacking on a lot of artists

[@whyy__it]

Everything I Love might be my favorite Morgan song ever… makes me wish for more of those more traditional country type of backing music from him

[@noramoran5167]

I Deserve a Drink and Devil Don’t Know are top picks for me. First time I heard them I loved them and they just stay on repeat. One song I thought I was going to like based on the demo and ending up feeling meh about was Hope That’s True. ‘98 Braves is elite and deserves a top spot as a favorite, and Wine into Water is a sleeper.

[@codyclem7928]

I swear Grady hates to hate sometimes. This is 36 songs of pure greatness, there's something for every mood, and every event. Sure 36 songs is a lot, but when Morgan throws nothing but bangers it's a gift from God and I'll take it.

[@boilingandspinninggrapefruit]

Cook

[@janalock6267]

So glad I found this channel. I am from South-Africa and I'm always looking to expand my musical experience. Since I started on this country musical journey, not once have you steered me wrong. Thank you.

[@everlygirl7687]

There is much to be said for the longer albums format. Most people are not listening to them in the traditional way. We're grabbing one song at a time listening to it over and over again letting it fully percolate and then moving forward to our next "favorite track".

[@afropikachu15]

Grady, I’m honestly really surprised you didn’t like Wine Over Water more. You really didn’t touch on it. I love that song and that lyric

[@shoniecefetter5759]

I love the way you formatted this because in full the album is overwhelming with the amount of songs and I thought it should be cut down big time, but then trying to cut out songs deems to be such a challenge and I realize how much I individually like the songs

[@markcraven5364]

Really glad Grady did this. I tried just listening to the album top to bottom the way I did say American Heartbreak? I stopped after just a few songs. Once I approached it with his recommendations, I ended up downloading about 8 songs from the set. This was a perfect show.

[@sabrinacopas1636]

I am almost speechless. You summed up how I feel about this record, although I would give it a solid 7. 👏 Your list 9.

[@iloveMorganWallen1]

20:06 Omg I was literally waiting for him to mention Thinkin Bout Me for the entire video! Only thing is, that song didn’t have to “grow on me.” It was an instant favorite and is literally my favorite song in the world.

[@McKenseyJ13]

Love that you mentioned Money on Me, such an underrated amazing song!

[@ryanrice36]

Thank you Grady. You saved this album for me. You got the highlights many of which were released before the album was. I was super disappointed in the whole album that sounds like one king 2 hour song but breaking it down like this makes it much much more enjoyable

[@JoshDownin]

One Thing at a Time is the most remarkable album I've wver seen. An absolutely unbelievable number of elite songs

[@JTMayo803]

Great video Grady! The fact Morgan is sticking with the LONG albums with crossover hits just shows his talent and mass appeal! Everyone can find something they connect with. 98’ Braves, Devil Don’t Know, Tennessee Numbers, Man Made a Bar, Keith Whitley…etc…so much good music!

[@sarahhuckabay9244]

I didn't even think about the subgenres of these songs until you mentioned it, but damn! You are 100% correct!

[@katyzorzi1534]

I love this concept. Surely do it with more long albums

[@blended_blender]

I love the concept for this video. I am old fashioned and still appreciate album track sequencing and taking the listener on a cohesive journey. Thats why I still love CDs for the car.

[@fayesheets4525]

I love every song Morgan Wallen sings. He is so talented.

[@RonJOlsonJr]

Great 12 song selections. I agree there is just something about how Morgan flows that just works

[@ellen4356]

Great suggestion to listen only in segments. On my first listen-through, I found the dark, alcoholic themes truly empathetically draining. Yet I think most of these songs are individually fantastic!

[@annamarieblair1221]

I think you picked most of my favs! I felt the same way about “Ain’t that some”. I can’t stop playing it! 😂 I will listen to Ernest next!

[@emilydinan533]

This is a really unique and cool way to review a big album like this, and I still felt like the songs you didn’t put in you still mentioned your thoughts on those. Thanks Grady!!

[@flynnwarwick692]

Last Night was my personal favourite, absolutely love it!

[@QuincyIQ]

Honestly crazy how I feel like me and Grady normally have the same views on country but we differ on the songs that would make the best album

[@maryannbock1780]

"Wine into Water" is my favorite song on the album - fabulous creative lyrics that rhyme and flow and beautifully sung by Morgan Wallen!!

[@mafuu432]

Born with a beer in my hand is always in my head. Surprised no one is giving it any attention. Maybe I'm just not looking hard enough🤷🏼‍♂️

[@MVTX]

"Had It" is probably my favorite song on the album.

[@RCROSSH]

Last Night is an obssesive song.! I can't stop listening to it!

[@benblair582]

Thinkin bout me would be my pick over aint that some for rap. In the bible is one of my favorite songs on this album, he and Hardy sound so good together on it. Hardy's opening verse gives me chills. Last drive down main (I feel like I could fly 90 mph down a highway for hours with that song on repeat) and dying man are also ones I'd include, very good in their own ways. And lastly, I begrudgingly love neon star. So catchy and a cool spin on a classic tune.

[@zacharybarnhart334]

Last Drive Down Main is going to be underrated but is such a good rock anthem

[@AdamLeeNichols]

Love the video. My favorite is probably "Dying Man," and "Last Night" is a song I can't stop listening to.

[@BuckshotOutdoors]

All 36 songs are fire. I wouldn’t be able to do this.

[@cathe1517]

Definitely agree with last night sneaking up on you, I find it suddenly pop into my head all the time even when I haven’t listened to it recently

[@erinr4532]

Totally picked up on The Killers vibe too! You can pretty much sing Mr. Brightside over Whiskey Friends. I really like Single Than She Was too. Love this style of video

[@designchik]

Even when you discuss an artist I don’t particularly like, I always learn from and enjoy your reviews. 😊

[@LrkyouTube]

I only now understand the real definition of a KZbinr. And that’s someone who’s actually WORKING and putting an effort to what he’s doing and actually loves it as much as the viewers do, and this is you Grady! You’re my favorite channel to watch after a long exhausting day, and just chill with a beer in my hand and enjoy your videos. I’m fascinated by the way you deliver everything you say so amazing and smooth, i never skip any parts just because of how interested i am in what you have to say (: By the way, I’d be moreee than excited to hear you covering Brantley Gilbert. You never really touched on his music, and he’s got so many bangers, (actually i would like you to listen to How To Talk To Girls. Makes me tear up everytime. Also you should check out Carly peace she’s ready good!

[@LaneJ9]

Hey dude I appreciate you not pandering to us Morgan Wallen stans 😂(which I definitely am). Authenticity is a human trait I love. Thanks dude you're awesome!

[@hunter5RB]

dude i wanted last drive down main to be the banger or alt one 😭 that song is so damn catchy easily my favorite

[@Pdizz78]

Finally someone said it 👏

[@jennifergraves6124]

Love love the long album! Can listen too all the songs over and over again without betting fatigued of hearing the same song! It’s amazing

[@evelynschneider1548]

After listening to Grady’s comments I expected to be disappointed with Morgan’s newest album, but I listened to it today, start to finish, and enjoyed the entire thing. I recommend this album whole-heartedly.😊

[@laviniaretta3398]

I feel like no one ever talks about Last Drive Down Main! I know lyrically it’s nothing special but it’s so much fun! An absolute head banger when you’re driving down a country road cmon 😂

[@juansantiago164]

The high schooler in me still loves the hip hop inspired song on this album

[@CarterMoore1020]

This continues to be my favorite channel

[@tylerj3805]

Must say, I completely agree about Hope That’s True. It’s one of my favorites and doesn’t seem like too many others tbh

[@Krod277]

I loved almost all the songs you put on your list! I just haven’t had enough time to fully enjoy all of them enough to listen to all 12 of those in depth😂

[@MrKreationsHD]

What a phenomenally thought out video. Subscribed for the great care and effort you put into the analysis of Morgan's album.