Brett Eldredge (album)

Brett Eldredge
Studio album by
Brett Eldredge
ReleasedAugust 4, 2017 (2017-08-04)
StudioThe Castle
GenreCountry
Length41:58
LabelAtlantic Records
Producer
Brett Eldredge chronology
Glow
(2016) 		Brett Eldredge
(2017) 		Sunday Drive
(2020)
Singles from Brett Eldredge
  1. "Somethin' I'm Good At"
    Released: February 24, 2017
  2. "The Long Way"
    Released: August 21, 2017
  3. "Love Someone"
    Released: June 18, 2018

Brett Eldredge is the fourth studio album by American country music artist of the same name.[1] It was released on August 4, 2017 by Atlantic Records.[2]

Content

The lead single is "Somethin' I'm Good At". The album's second single, "The Long Way", released to country radio on August 21, 2017.[3] "Love Someone" was released June 18, 2018 as the third single.[4]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]

Rating it 4 out of 5 stars, AllMusic reviewer Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote that it "showcases the singer's softer side more than its predecessors".[5] Matt Bjorke of Roughstock reviewed the album favorably, stating that Eldredge "has figured out what makes his music get even better and better: Personal vulnerability mixed with passionate performances. These are both something which Brett Eldredge is packed to the gills with."[6] Cillea Houghton of Sounds Like Nashville was also positive, writing that "Charming, emotional and diverse are descriptions that suit Brett Eldredge, but predictable certainly isn’t with its eclectic mix of sounds, proving that Eldredge has grown as an artist."[7]

Commercial performance

Brett Eldredge debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 with 45,000 album-equivalent units, of which 36,000 were pure album sales.[8] It is Eldredge's highest-charting album.[8] The album sold a further 7,300 copies in the second week.[9] It has sold 89,000 copies in the US as of September 2018.[10]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)ProducerLength
1."Love Someone"
Copperman3:31
2."Superhero"
  • Eldredge
  • Copperman
  • Morgan
  • Eldredge
  • Copperman
2:59
3."The Long Way"
  • Eldredge
  • Matt Rogers
  • Eldredge
  • Copperman
3:30
4."The Reason"
  • Eldredge
  • Copperman
  • Eldredge
  • Copperman
3:27
5."Somethin' I'm Good At"
  • Eldredge
  • Copperman
3:38
6."Haven't Met You"
  • Eldredge
  • Copperman
  • Morgan
  • Eldredge
  • Copperman
4:20
7."No Stopping You"
  • Eldredge
  • Douglas
3:42
8."Brother"
  • Eldredge
  • Douglas
  • Eldredge
  • Copperman
3:32
9."Heartbreaker"
  • Eldredge
  • Copperman
  • Morgan
  • Eldredge
  • Copperman
3:26
10."Crystal Clear"
  • Eldredge
  • Morgan
  • Jordan Reynolds
Copperman3:23
11."Cycles"
  • Eldredge
  • Rogers
  • Eldredge
  • Copperman
3:31
12."Castaway"
  • Eldredge
  • Reynolds
Reynolds2:59
Total length:41:58

Personnel

Adapted from AllMusic[11]

  • Blake Bollinger - background vocals
  • Dave Cohen - keyboards
  • Ross Copperman - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, programming, background vocals
  • Kris Donegan - acoustic guitar, electric guitar
  • Tom Douglas - keyboards, background vocals
  • Dan Dugmore - lap steel guitar, pedal steel guitar
  • Brett Eldredge - lead vocals, background vocals
  • Fred Eltringham - drums
  • Ian Fitchuk - drums
  • Mark Hill - bass guitar
  • Brandon Hood - electric guitar
  • David LaBruyere - bass guitar
  • Jason Lehning - keyboards
  • Tony Lucido - bass guitar
  • Heather Morgan - background vocals
  • Jordan Reynolds - acoustic guitar, keyboards, programming, background vocals
  • Jeff Roach - keyboards
  • Matt Rogers - background vocals
  • Andy Skib - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, programming, background vocals
  • Derek Wells - acoustic guitar, electric guitar
  • Micah Wilshire - background vocals

Charts

References

  1. ^ Penuell, Russ (May 15, 2017). "New Music From Brett Eldredge, Chris Young". WKML. Archived from the original on May 17, 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  2. ^ Weatherby, Taylor (May 9, 2017). "Brett Eldredge Explains How His Social Media & New Album Are 'A Trip Around My Imagination'". Billboard.
  3. ^ Stecker, Liv (July 31, 2017). "Everything We Know About Brett Eldredge's Self-Titled Third Album". The Boot. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  4. ^ "Single Releases : MusicRow". MusicRow. Archived from the original on June 6, 2018. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  5. ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Brett Eldredge – Brett Eldredge". AllMusic. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  6. ^ Bjorke, Matt (August 3, 2017). "Album Review: Brett Eldredge - "Brett Eldredge"". Roughstock. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  7. ^ Houghton, Cillea (August 2, 2017). "Album Review: Brett Eldredge's Self-Titled Fourth Album". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
  8. ^ a b Caulfield, Keith (August 13, 2017). "Kendrick Lamar's 'DAMN.' Returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200, Brett Eldredge Debuts at No. 2". Billboard. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  9. ^ Bjorke, Matt (August 22, 2017). "Top 10 Country Albums Sales Chart: August 21, 2017". Roughstock.
  10. ^ Bjorke, Matt (September 24, 2018). "Top 10 Country Albums Sales Chart: September 24, 2018". Roughstock. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  11. ^ "Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  12. ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #433". auspOp. August 12, 2017. Archived from the original on August 12, 2017. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  13. ^ "Brett Eldredge Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
  14. ^ "NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 14, 2017. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
  15. ^ "Brett Eldredge Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
  16. ^ "Brett Eldredge Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
  17. ^ "Top Country Albums – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
  18. ^ "Top Country Albums – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved July 15, 2020.