Hedley (album)
| Hedley | ||||
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| Studio album by Hedley | ||||
| Released | September 6, 2005 (Canada), September 26, 2006 (USA), November 21, 2006 (Canada Platinum Edition) | |||
| Recorded | 2004–2005 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, pop punk | |||
| Length |
40:33 55:40 (Platinum Edition) | |||
| Label |
Universal Music Canada (Canada) Capitol Records (U.S.) (At time, Division of EMI) | |||
| Producer | Brian Howes, GGGarth | |||
| Hedley chronology | ||||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
 Platinum Edition (November 21, 2006), US Standard (September 26, 2006) |
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| Singles from Hedley | ||||
| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Starpulse |  [2] |
Hedley is the self-titled debut album of the rock band Hedley, released in Canada on September 6, 2005. The album has been certified double platinum in Canada [3] and garnered a Juno nomination for "Rock Album of the Year".
The six singles released from the album were "On My Own", "Villain", "Trip", "321", "Gunnin'", and "Street Fight". "Johnny Falls" was also released, as a digital single on iTunes. The videos for "On My Own", "Trip", "321", and "Gunnin'" have all reached #1 on the MuchMusic countdown.[4]
Following Hedley's signing in summer 2006 with Capitol Records in the US. Which at the time was a division of, Universal Music Group competitor, EMI. The album was released in the US, a year after its initial release on September 26, 2006. The US version of the album contains the same tracks as the Canadian equivalent but has the cover of the Platinum Edition.
The Platinum Edition of album was released on November 21, 2006 [5] [6] with four bonus tracks. Canadian model Madaline Zanni is featured in the album cover.
Seven of the tracks from this album are featured on the US Version of Famous Last Words/Never Too Late. Despite their Canadian success, their singles failed to chart on the U.S. Billboard 200 and Hot 100.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Villain" | 4:10 |
| 2. | "On My Own" | 3:39 |
| 3. | "Trip" | 4:00 |
| 4. | "Street Fight" | 3:18 |
| 5. | "321" | 3:45 |
| 6. | "Gunnin'" | 4:13 |
| 7. | "Sink Or Swim" | 3:25 |
| 8. | "Johnny Falls" | 3:38 |
| 9. | "Saturday" | 3:42 |
| 10. | "Sugar Free" | 3:39 |
| 11. | "I Don't Believe It" | 3:01 |
Total length: |
40:33 | |
Platinum Edition Bonus Tracks
| Track listing | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 12. | "Daddy-O" (B-Side) | 3:28 |
| 13. | "On My Own" (Remix) | 3:29 |
| 14. | "Trip" (Acoustic) | 3:56 |
| 15. | "Gunnin'" (Full Mix) | 4:13 |
Total length: |
55:40 | |
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[7] | 3 |
| Canadian Alternative Albums | 90 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Sales/shipments |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[8] | 2× Platinum | 160,000^ |
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^shipments figures based on certification alone | ||
Release history
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| Canada | September 6, 2005 |
| United States | September 26, 2006 |
| Canada Platinum Edition | November 21, 2006 |
References
- ↑ Allmusic review
- ↑ Starpulse review
- ↑ CTV.ca - Hedley and Low Level Flight added for Top 3 week at the Wayback Machine (archived December 4, 2007)
- ↑ "321" had already reached No.2 on the Much Music Canada video chart in 2006. Billboard - 1 Jul 2006 - Page 71
- ↑ http://www.archambault.ca/hedley-hedley-platinum-edition-ACH001925528-en-pr
- ↑ http://www.hmv.ca/Products/Detail/85506.aspx
- ↑ "Hedley – Chart history" Billboard Canadian Albums Chart for Hedley.
- ↑ "Canadian album certifications – Hedley – Hedley". Music Canada.
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