Everlasting (Martina McBride album)
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| Studio album by Martina McBride | ||||
| Released | April 8, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013 | |||
| Genre | Soul, Pop, Country | |||
| Length | 39:02 | |||
| Label | Vinyl Recordings | |||
| Producer | Don Was | |||
| Martina McBride chronology | ||||
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Everlasting is the twelfth studio album by American country music artist Martina McBride. It was released on April 8, 2014,[1][2] on McBride's own label through Kobalt Label Services.[3][4] The album features covers of soul and R&B songs.[5][6] It was produced by Don Was[7] and includes duets with Gavin DeGraw and Kelly Clarkson.[8]
Critical reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [9] |
| Country Weekly | A-[10] |
| The Oakland Press | [11] |
| USA Today | [12] |
Everlasting garnered generally positive reception from five music critics. At The Oakland Press, Gary Graff rated the album three stars out of four, saying how the release "is a welcome and successful exercise in creative stretching."[11] Stephen Thomas Erlewine rated the album three-and-a-half stars out of five, remarking how "There's warmth in Was' production and honey in McBride's voice and if the combination can sometimes result in too-sweet tea, it's nevertheless soothing."[9] At USA Today, Jerry Shriver rated the album three stars out of four, indicating how "Covering classic soul tunes is an overdone concept, but this well chosen collection shines".[12] Jon Freeman of Country Weekly graded the album an A-, writing that "Overall the recording sounds great—warm and intimate without sacrificing polish."[10] At The Boston Globe, Sarah Rodman gave a positive review, stating that the release "finds the mighty-voiced McBride deftly tackling a clutch of pop, soul, and blues tunes complete with horns, a sultry Southern organ sound, and heavenly harmonies from the McCrary Sisters."[13]
McBride embarked on the Everlasting Tour in supporting of the album beginning May 8, 2014, in Kansas.[14]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man" | Chips Moman, Dan Penn | Aretha Franklin | 3:33 |
| 2. | "Suspicious Minds" | Mark James | Mark James | 3:50 |
| 3. | "If You Don't Know Me by Now" | Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff | Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes | 3:32 |
| 4. | "Little Bit of Rain" | Fred Neil | Fred Neil | 2:20 |
| 5. | "Bring It On Home to Me" (with Gavin DeGraw) | Sam Cooke | Sam Cooke | 3:33 |
| 6. | "Come See About Me" | Holland–Dozier–Holland | The Supremes | 2:58 |
| 7. | "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" | William Weatherspoon, Paul Riser, James Dean | Jimmy Ruffin | 3:51 |
| 8. | "I've Been Loving You Too Long" | Otis Redding, Jerry Butler | Otis Redding | 3:48 |
| 9. | "Wild Night" | Van Morrison | Van Morrison | 3:06 |
| 10. | "In the Basement" (with Kelly Clarkson) | Billy Davis, Carl Williams Smith, Raynard Miner | Etta James and Sugar Pie DeSanto | 2:39 |
| 11. | "My Babe" | Willie Dixon | Little Walter | 3:09 |
| 12. | "To Know Him Is to Love Him" | Phil Spector | The Teddy Bears | 2:42 |
| Total length: | 39:07 | |||
| Target bonus tracks | ||||
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original artist(s) | Length |
| 13. | "That's How Strong My Love Is" | Roosevelt Jamison | O. V. Wright | 3:00 |
| 14. | "Baby What You Want Me to Do" | Jimmy Reed | Jimmy Reed | 3:35 |
| Total length: | 45:43 | |||
| iTunes bonus tracks[15] | ||||
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original artist(s) | Length |
| 13. | "By Your Side" | Sade Adu, Andrew Hale, Stuart Matthewman, Paul Spencer Denman | Sade | 4:48 |
| 14. | "Perfect" | Pink, Max Martin, Shellback | Pink | 4:27 |
| Total length: | 48:24 | |||
Personnel
- Rayse Biggs – trumpet
- Tom Bukovac – acoustic and electric guitars
- Vinnie Ciesielski – trumpet
- Kelly Clarkson – duet vocals on "In the Basement"
- Eric Darken – percussion
- Gavin DeGraw – duet vocals on "Bring It On Home to Me"
- Charles Dixon – viola, violin
- Shannon Forrest – drums, percussion
- Edward Gooch – trombone
- Vicki Hampton – backing vocals
- Mike Henderson – electric guitar, harmonica
- Timothy Hewitt – alto saxophone
- John Hinchey – trombone
- Jim Hoke – horn arrangements, tenor saxophone
- Dann Huff – electric guitar
- Charlie Judge – organ, piano, strings
- Randy Leago – baritone saxophone
- Martina McBride – handclaps, percussion, lead and backing vocals
- Alfreda McCrary – handclaps, backing vocals
- Ann McCrary – handclaps, backing vocals
- Regina McCrary – handclaps, backing vocals
- Kevin McKendree – organ, piano, Wurlitzer
- Jim Medlin – Fender Rhodes, organ, piano, Wurlitzer
- Andrea Merritt – backing vocals
- Gordon Mote – Farfisa organ, piano
- Wendy Moten – backing vocals
- Patrick O'Conner – drums
- Steve Patrick – flugelhorn, trumpet
- Luis Resto – keyboards
- Michael Rhodes – bass guitar
- Paul Riser – horn arrangements, conductor
- Don Was – handclaps
- Reggie Young – electric guitar
Chart performance
The album debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200, and at No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart, with sales of 21,000 in the US.[16][17] The album has sold 70,000 copies in the U.S as of April 2016.[18]
McBride made history with the album by becoming the first ever female artist in the 50-year history of the Top Country Albums chart to debut at No. 1 with an independently released and distributed album.[19]
Weekly charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Country Albums (OCC)[20] | 2 |
| US Billboard 200[21] | 7 |
| US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[22] | 1 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[23] | 2 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2014) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[24] | 73 |
| Preceded by Where It All Began by Dan + Shay |
Top Country Albums number-one album April 26, 2014 |
Succeeded by Crash My Party by Luke Bryan |
References
- ↑ "Martina McBride Returns With Soulful, Self-Released Covers Set ‘Everlasting’". Billboard. January 16, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ↑ Stephens, Samantha (December 17, 2013). "Martina McBride Returning With a Covers Album". Country Music Television. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ↑ Nicholson, Jessica (December 12, 2013). "Martina McBride Launches Label, Will Release ‘Everlasting’ in March". MusicRow. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ↑ Bjorke, Matt (December 12, 2013). "Martina McBride To Release "Everlasting" Album On March 4, 2014". Roughstock. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ↑ Wyland, Sarah (January 16, 2014). "Martina McBride Teams Up with Don Was to Release Everlasting". Great American Country. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ↑ Hudak, Joseph (January 16, 2014). "Martina McBride Previews Soulful New Album". Country Weekly. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ↑ Vinson, Christina (December 15, 2013). "Martina McBride Announces 2014 Cover Album, ‘Everlasting’". Taste of Country. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ↑ Nicholson, Jessica (January 16, 2014). "Martina McBride Extends Her Comfort Zone on ‘Everlasting’". MusicRow. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- 1 2 Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (April 7, 2014). "Everlasting - Martina McBride : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- 1 2 Freeman, Jon (April 8, 2014). "Everlasting by Martina McBride". Country Weekly. American Media, Inc. ISSN 1074-3235. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- 1 2 Graff, Gary (April 3, 2014). "Listening Room: Martina McBride, Wilko Johnson and Roger Daltrey and more new releases". The Oakland Press. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- 1 2 Shriver, Jerry (April 7, 2014). "Listen Up: Other notable releases". USA Today. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ↑ Rodman, Sarah (April 8, 2014). "ALBUM REVIEW: Martina McBride, 'Everlasting'". The Boston Globe. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ↑ "Martina McBride goes back to the classics for new album 'Everlasting'". Today.com. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
- ↑ "iTunes - Music - Everlasting (Bonus Track Version) by Martina McBride". iTunes Store. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
- ↑ Keith Caulfield, Los Angeles (April 16, 2014). "'Frozen' Spends 10th Week at No. 1 On Billboard 200; Sales Climb Past 2 Million". Billboard.
- ↑ Alanna Conaway (April 16, 2014). "Country Album Chart News: The Week of April 16, 2014: Martina McBride's "Everlasting" Debuts On Top". Roughstock.
- ↑ "Upcoming Releases". Hits Daily Double. HITS Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on April 13, 2016.
- ↑ Wade Jessen, Nashville (April 17, 2014). "Luke Bryan, Martina McBride Top Country Songs, Albums Charts". Billboard.
- ↑ "Official Country Artists Albums Chart Top 20". Official Charts Company.
- ↑ "Martina McBride – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Martina McBride.
- ↑ "Martina McBride – Chart history" Billboard Top Country Albums for Martina McBride.
- ↑ "Martina McBride – Chart history" Billboard Independent Albums for Martina McBride.
- ↑ "Top Country Albums: 2014 Year-End Charts". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 16, 2015.