"That's Just About Right" is a song written by Jeff Black and recorded by American

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band

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. It was released in April 1995 as the fifth and final single from their self-titled debut album. It peaked at number 7 on the United States ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, and number 9 on the Canadian ''RPM'' Country Tracks chart.

Content

In the song, the narrator talks about his friend, an artist who goes "up in the mountains...to paint the world". The artist seeks an understanding of the

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and realizes that it's unique to each individual - or "just about right".

Critical reception

Deborah Evans Price, of ''

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'' magazine reviewed the song favorably, calling the bands "tight harmonies and this song's thought-provoking lyric and hook filled melody" a great combination. She goes on to say that it is a welcome sight to see an established country music group taking chances with this type of material.''

'', April 8, 1995

Music video

The music video was directed by Jim Shea, and features Reverend

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. It was filmed at Finster's Paradise Garden Park and Museum in

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Chart performance

"That's Just About Right" debuted at number 70 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of April 15, 1995.

Year-end charts

References

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