"Ahead of Our Time" is a song recorded by Canadian country music group

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. The band's frontman James Barker wrote the song with Jake Rose, while it was produced by

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. The song is the title track and third single off the band's 2023 extended play ''

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Background

James Barker stated that he had the title "Ahead of Our Time" planned for a song for "a long time" but he felt he "had to find the right person to write it with who had a good vibe". He described the song as a "big idea conceptually", and that he and co-writer Jake Rose wanted the song feel "honest and true". Barker added that the "point of the song is not to be clever, it’s to sing your heart out".

Critical reception

Nicole Piering of ''Country Swag'' called the song a "quintessential what-could’ve-been ballad that everyone can relate to", which "offers a poignant moment of both reflection and introspection". Chad Carlson of ''Today's Country Magazine'' favourably reviewed the track, stating that it "combines elements of traditional and modern country music", while noting that the "melody is smooth and inviting, while Barker’s vocals are as strong, confident, and clear as always". An uncredited review from ''All Country News'' stated that the song sonically "shows off how dynamic the band can be". Laura Cooney of ''Entertainment Focus'' noted that the track has a "stripped-back feel that allow the vocals and storyline to take centre stage", while opining that Barker's "emphasizes the emotion in his delivery" that reminded her of a "young

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Live performance

On November 17, 2023, James Barker Band performed "Ahead of Our Time" during an appearance on American television channel '' RFD-TV''.

Charts

References

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