McGraw Blurs Lines of Life in Latest Album, Here on Earth

The cumulation of 14 songs make up Tim McGraw’s latest album, Here on Earth. The album is an anthology culminating what it means to be living here on earth. The album as a collection is brilliant. Not only is there a common woven theme of simple beauties throughout life that make it worth living, there is also a paradox of space and atmospheric plays mixed with the literal essence of living on earth. For instance, the album artwork is Tim McGraw (replicating years of past Tim McGraw album art portraits) with his iconic black shirt and black hat, but has purples and blues with the foggy and star-studded appeal of a galaxy overlaid on the classic McGraw image, with galaxaic artwork and an album titled Here on Earth. Well played, well played. Already McGraw’s latest album is unique. 

Though unique, the paradox is comforting to long-standing McGraw fans because the music on the album is still inherently his sound that fans have come to love for decades. The beauty of McGraw’s Here on Earth is it explores the connections made that give life purpose through the simplest day-to-day moments. 

A few notables on the album are: 

“L.A.”

In the same realm of paradox, “L.A.” is a sweet song with classic country tones about a cowboy chasing a girl in California. He feels out of place but he’s willing to stay.

“Here on Earth”

As the title track it’s only right for “Here on Earth” to represent the existential beauty of breathing in life’s most precious moments, that ground us, reminding us of the purpose we each hold here on earth.

“Damn Sure Do” & “Good Taste in Women”

These two are notable because they are SO Tim McGraw. Lyrically and musically, these two scream Tim McGraw’s best in all of his eras.

“7500 OBO”

“7500 OBO” references two of his classic hits, “Where the Green Grass Grows” and “Shotgun Rider.” The song is a treasure load of memories made in an old truck. Strong “Red Ragtop” vibes with this one, too. 

The album as a whole is a musical testament to McGraw’s country roots and contemporary sound.