Just Gettin' Started
| "Just Gettin' Started" | ||||
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| Single by Jason Aldean | ||||
| from the album Old Boots, New Dirt | ||||
| Released | November 10, 2014 | |||
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| Recorded | 2013–14 | |||
| Genre | Bro-country | |||
| Length | 3:15 | |||
| Label | Broken Bow | |||
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| Producer(s) | Michael Knox | |||
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"Just Gettin' Started" is a song written by Chris DeStefano, Rhett Akins and Ashley Gorley and recorded by American country music artist Jason Aldean. It was released in November 2014 as the second single from his sixth studio album, Old Boots, New Dirt.
Critical reception
The song received negative reviews from several critics. Vickeye Fisher of For The Country Record gave the song a very negative review, heavily criticizing the rock and R&B influenced production as well as the sex-orientated lyrics, saying that "It’s similar to ‘Burnin’ It Down’ sonically in the way that it’s programmed, but adds another layer of his cringe-worthy faux-metal sound for a truly awful listening experience. Stupidly though, this’ll likely be another #1 smash for Jason, if we stop to consider his star at the moment and the fact that bro-country still refuses to die down."[1] In his review of the album, Josh Schott of Country Perspective gave the song a similar review, also criticizing its lyrics and saying that "It’s a song about Aldean driving around with a girl and trying to have sex with her. The lyrics are shallow and cliché and the vibe of this song is similar to “Burnin’ It Down.”"[2] Kevin John Coyne of Country Universe rated the song a "D", calling it "Competently performed. Creatively stagnant. Completely unnecessary."[3]
One of the few positive reviews came from Taste of Country, whose review stated that "Jason Aldean’s ‘Just Gettin’ Started’ returns to what fans have come to count on from the Georgia-born country rocker. Hard-charging, guitar-drenched songs about love in the fast lane earned him a fine reputation. This latest cut builds on his legacy."[4]
Music video
The music video premiered in February 2015. It is composed of the live footage from the 2014 American Country Countdown Awards which were directed by Joe DeMaio.
Chart performance
"Just Gettin' Started" debuted at number 58 on the U.S. Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week of November 8, 2014. The song has sold 503,000 copies in the US as of August 2015.[5]
| Chart (2014–15) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] | 44 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[7] | 2 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 54 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[9] | 1 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10] | 5 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2015) | Position |
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| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[11] | 22 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[12] | 43 |
| Preceded by "Lonely Tonight" by Blake Shelton featuring Ashley Monroe |
Billboard Country Airplay number-one single March 21, 2015 |
Succeeded by "Mean to Me" by Brett Eldredge |
References
- ↑ "Jason Aldean ‘Just Gettin’ Started’ – Single Review". For The Country Record. 20 November 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
- ↑ Schott, Josh (October 18, 2014). "Album Review – Jason Aldean’s Old Boots, New Dirt". Country Perspective. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ↑ "Single Review: Jason Aldean, “Just Gettin’ Started”". Country Universe. 1 March 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
- ↑ "Jason Aldean, ‘Just Gettin’ Started’ [Listen]". Taste of Country. 11 November 2014. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ↑ Matt Bjorke (August 11, 2015). "The Top 30 Digital Country Singles: August 11, 2015".
- ↑ "Jason Aldean – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Jason Aldean.
- ↑ "Jason Aldean – Chart history" Billboard Canada Country for Jason Aldean.
- ↑ "Jason Aldean – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Jason Aldean.
- ↑ "Jason Aldean – Chart history" Billboard Country Airplay for Jason Aldean.
- ↑ "Jason Aldean – Chart history" Billboard Hot Country Songs for Jason Aldean.
- ↑ "Best of 2015: Country Airplay". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Best of 2015: Hot Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
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