Road Between
| Road Between | ||
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| Studio album by Lucy Hale | ||
| Released | June 3, 2014 | |
| Recorded | 2012–2014 | |
| Genre | Country | |
| Label | DMG Nashville | |
| Producer | Mike Daly, Mark Bright | |
| Singles from Road Between | ||
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Road Between is the debut studio album by American actress and singer, Lucy Hale. It was released by DMG Nashville on June 3, 2014 in America and on June 6, 2014 in New Zealand and Australia.[2] The album includes two singles "You Sound Good to Me", released on January 7, 2014 and "Lie a Little Better", released on July 21, 2014.
Background
On June 12, 2012, it was announced that she had signed a record deal with Hollywood Records.[3] Recording was set to begin later in 2012 with a single and a country album due in 2013.[4] However, it was pushed back for a 2014 release.
Critical reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [5] |
| Country Weekly | C+[6] |
| Billboard | 83/100[7] |
| Roughstock | [8] |
Road Between met with mostly positive reception from music critics. At AllMusic, Stephen Thomas Erlewine rated the album three-and-a-half stars out of five, remarking how the music on the release "is irrepressibly charming commercial pop" that "is better when it's lighter", and the music sounds like "pristine pop, thanks in large part to Hale's crisp, chipper delivery."[5] Mike Ayers of Billboard rated the album an 83 out of 100, indicating how the release "is filled with powerful, catchy choruses and moments that display Hale's voice in many different ways."[7] At Roughstock, Matt Bjorke rated the album three-and-a-half stars out of five, writing how the music on the release is not going to be everyone's cup-of-tea, yet it evidences her potential in country music because according to him that is "where she's always wanted to be."[8] Bob Paxman of Country Weekly graded the album a C+, noting how some songs don't work out well for her voice and "Like most contemporary records, the production sounds overly busy and much too polished, stripping away all semblance of real emotion."[6] Yet, Paxman says "for the target audience, namely young females, Lucy and her material should resonate and find its target", but eventually "she may be able to reach a broader base, because the potential is definitely there."[6]
Tracklisting
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "You Sound Good to Me" | Ashley Gorley, Luke Laird, Hillary Lindsey | Mike Daly | 3:12 | |
| 2. | "From the Backseat" | Daly, Jimmy Robbins, Nicolle Clawson | Daly | 3:08 | |
| 3. | "Nervous Girls" | Lindsey, Tom Douglas, James Slater | Daly | 4:04 | |
| 4. | "Red Dress" (duet with Joe Nichols) | Todd Sherman Clark, Jessica Lee Mitchell | Mark Bright | 4:39 | |
| 5. | "Goodbye Gone" | J.T. Harding, Melissa Peirce, Andy Dodd | Bright | 2:57 | |
| 6. | "Kiss Me" | Daly, Gorley, Chris DeStefano, Lindy Robbins | Bright | 3:13 | |
| 7. | "Road Between" | Daly, Melissa Peirce | Daly | 3:33 | |
| 8. | "Lie a Little Better" | Daly, DeStefano, Peirce | Bright | 3:43 | |
| 9. | "That's What I Call Crazy" | DeStefano, Gorley, Kacey Musgraves | Bright | 3:26 | |
| 10. | "Love Tonight" | Lucie Silvas, Jeremy Spillman, Jonathan Ian Green | Bright | 3:15 | |
| 11. | "Just Another Song" | Daly, Lucy Hale, Catt Gravitt | Bright | 4:25 | |
Total length: |
38:15 | ||||
| Road Between - Deluxe Edition (bonus tracks)[9] | ||||||||||
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length | ||||||
| 12. | "My Little Black Wedding Dress" | Daly, Trey Bruce | Daly | 3:25 | ||||||
| 13. | "Feels Like Home" | Hale, Daly, Kristian Bush | Bright | 4:05 | ||||||
| 14. | "Loved" | Hale, Brett James, Caitlyn Smith | Bright | 3:42 | ||||||
| 15. | "Kiss Me" (Live Acoustic) | Daly, Gorley, DeStefano, Robbins | Daly | 3:13 | ||||||
| 16. | "Road Between" (Live Acoustic) | Daly, Melissa Peirce | Daly | 3:39 | ||||||
Total length: |
55:39 | |||||||||
| Road Between - Target Exclusive Deluxe Edition (bonus tracks)[10] | ||||||||||
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length | ||||||
| 17. | "Runaway Circus" | Jenn Schott, Jason Saenz | Bright | 3:09 | ||||||
| 18. | "Those Three Words" | Lindsay Ell, Jon Nite, Robbins | Bright | 3:09 | ||||||
Total length: |
61:57 | |||||||||
| Road Between - Walmart Edition (bonus track)[11] | ||||||||||
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length | ||||||
| 12. | "Come On" | Kurt Allison, Vicky McGeHee, Brain Davis | 3:16 | |||||||
Total length: |
41:31 | |||||||||
Chart performance
The album debuted on the Billboard 200 at No. 14 and No. 4 on the Top Country Albums chart with 18,000 copies sold in the US in its first week.[12] The album has sold 44,000 copies in the US as of August 2014.[13]
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[14] | 57 |
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[15] | 13 |
| US Billboard 200[16] | 14 |
| US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[17] | 4 |
References
- ↑ "Future Releases for Country Radio Stations". All Access. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
- ↑ "Road Between (Deluxe) on iTunes".
- ↑ Bentley, Jean (June 12, 2012). "'Pretty Little Liars' star Lucy Hale lands record deal with Hollywood Records". Zap2it. Retrieved June 13, 2012.
- ↑ "Hollywood Records Signs "Pretty Little Liars" Star Lucy Hale". PR Newswire. June 12, 2012. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (June 3, 2014). "Road Between - Lucy Hale | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Paxman, Bob (June 23, 2014). "Road Between by Lucy Hale". Country Weekly 21 (25). American Media, Inc. p. 67. ISSN 1074-3235. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Ayers, Mike (June 2, 2014). "Lucy Hale Takes The Appealing 'Road Between': Track-By-Track Review". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Bjorke, Matt (May 2, 2014). "Album Review: Lucy Hale - Road Between". Roughtstock. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
- ↑ "iTunes - Music - Road Between (Deluxe Edition) by Lucy Hale". Itunes.apple.com. 1989-06-14. Retrieved 2014-06-03.
- ↑ Lucy Hale - Road Between (Deluxe Edition) - Only at Target (2013-03-27). "Lucy Hale - Road Between (Deluxe Edition) - Only...". Target. Retrieved 2014-06-03.
- ↑ on. "Preview Lucy Hale's new album "Road Between" in-stores 6/3 | ENTUAREA TV". Tv.entuarea.com. Retrieved 2014-06-03.
- ↑ Matt Bjorke (June 11, 2014). "Country Music's Top 10 Albums: The Week Of June 11, 2014". Roughstock.
- ↑ Matt Bjorke (August 13, 2014). "Country Album Sales Report – August 13, 2014". Roughstock.
- ↑ Ryan, Gavin. "The Amity Affliction Top ARIA Album Chart". Noise 11. Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ↑ "Lucy Hale Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Canadian Albums Chart for Lucy Hale.
- ↑ "Lucy Hale Album & Song Chart History" Billboard 200 for Lucy Hale.
- ↑ "Lucy Hale Album & Song Chart History" Billboard Top Country Albums for Lucy Hale.
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