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| Released | June 4, 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 2012–2013 | |||
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| Length | 42:58 | |||
| Label | 4 Star | |||
| Producer | Lonestar | |||
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Life as We Know It is the ninth studio album by American country music band Lonestar. It was released on June 4, 2013 via their own 4 Star Records label. It is Lonestar's first new studio album since the return of original lead vocalist Richie McDonald in 2011.
Matt Bjorke of Roughstock gave the album a positive review. He praised the album's production and the band's choice of songs, calling them "top-notch". [1] He also called the album "one that gives the band's fans an exciting look into the new chapter in the band's career with their own label (4Star Records) and renewed energy towards crafting another 20 years in the business." [1]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Countdown" | 3:35 | |
| 2. | "Maybe Someday" |
| 4:14 |
| 3. | "How Can She Be Everywhere" |
| 3:19 |
| 4. | "Pretty Good Day" |
| 3:06 |
| 5. | "With My Eyes Open" |
| 3:26 |
| 6. | "Party All Day" |
| 3:28 |
| 7. | "Life as We Know It" |
| 3:25 |
| 8. | "If It Wasn't for You" |
| 3:35 |
| 9. | "I Miss When" | 3:32 | |
| 10. | "I Did It for the Girl" |
| 3:11 |
| 11. | "Just the Rain" |
| 4:07 |
| 12. | "Oh Yeah" |
| 4:00 |
| Total length: | 42:58 | ||
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| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200 [2] | 148 |
| US Top Country Albums (Billboard) [3] | 33 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard) [4] | 22 |
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