You Belong Here

You Belong Here
Studio album by Leagues
Released January 29, 2013
Genre alternative rock, indie rock
Length 39:19
Label Bufalotone
Producer Leagues, Paul Moak

You Belong Here is the debut studio album by the American rock band Leagues. The album was released by Bufalotone Records on January 29, 2013, and it was produced by Leagues and Paul Moak. The album attracted commercial success and positive critical attention.

Background

The album You Belong Here is the debut studio album by the American rock group Leagues, which it released on January 29, 2013 by Bufalotone Records, and it was produced by the band along with Paul Moak.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Iowa State Daily [1]
Indie Vision Music [2]
Knoxville News Sentinel [3]

You Belong Here garnered positive reception from four music critics ratings and reviews. At Knoxville News Sentinel, Chuck Campbell rated the album four out of five stars, stating that the release "is even better for listeners as the band concocts imaginative tracks by drawing on its decidedly diverse talent yet possibly indecisive direction."[3] Carter Fraser of Indie Vision Music rated the album four out of five stars, writing that "Leagues give this winter some summer flair with You Belong Here", which "Perhaps they'll strike you as relaxing; perhaps they'll make you want to dance", but "Either way, they have some undeniably entertaining charm."[2] At Iowa State Daily, Emily Belloma rated the album three-and-a-half stars out of five, saying that the release is "quirky and fun", yet at the same time it "may make you want to dance, or you could find it incredibly relaxing. Either way, it is entertaining and is definitely worth checking out."[1] Joe Cirilo of The Aquarian Weekly gave a positive review of the album, remarking how "You Belong Here, is one built on great highs, tastefully executed lows, and all around, leaves little to be desired", however "On the whole, the indie pop group did an immaculate job putting their record together" because it is "bold, fun, and leaves the fans on the hook, hungry for more."[4]

Awards and accolades

At Relevant, They pegged the album as the No. 7 of "The 10 Best Albums of 2013".[5]

Commercial performance

For the Billboard charting week of February 16, 2013, the album charted at Nos. 12 and 48 on the Top Heatseekers Albums and Independent Albums charts.[6]

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Leagues. 

Standard edition
No. Title Length
1. "Spotlight"   3:22
2. "You Belong Here"   3:38
3. "Haunted"   4:29
4. "Walking Backwards"   4:11
5. "Lost It All"   4:51
6. "One Hand"   4:34
7. "Magic"   3:37
8. "Mind Games"   4:03
9. "Pass My Way"   3:35
10. "Friendly Fire"   2:59
Total length:
39:19

All songs written and composed by Leagues. 

Deluxe edition
No. Title Length
11. "Walking Backwards (Canon Blue Remix)"   4:43
12. "Walking on Water"   3:54
13. "She Kissed Me"   4:07
14. "One Hand (Body Talkr Remix)"   4:31
15. "Magic (Radio Version)"   3:28
16. "Magic (Body Talkr Remix)"   3:10
Total length:
63:12

Chart performance

Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Top Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[7] 12
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[8] 48

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Belloma, Emily (October 3, 2013). "Album Review: 'You Belong Here' by Leagues". Iowa State Daily. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Fraser, Carter (January 29, 2013). "Leagues – You Belong Here | Reviews". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved April 20, 2013.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Campbell, Chuck (February 5, 2013). "'Tuned In' review: Nashville-based band Leagues finds where it belongs". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
  4. Cirilo, Joe (November 29, 2013). "Leagues: You Belong Here". The Aquarian Weekly. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
  5. Staff (December 23, 2013). "The 10 Best Albums of 2013". Relevant. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
  6. AllMusic. "Leagues | Awards". Rovi. Retrieved April 20, 2014.
  7. "Leagues: Top Heatseekers Albums". Retrieved April 20, 2014.
  8. "Leagues: Independent Albums". Retrieved April 20, 2014.