Angels and Alcohol is the twentieth studio album by American country music artist Alan Jackson.[3] It was released on July 17, 2015, via Alan's Country Records and EMI Nashville.[4][5] Jackson wrote seven of the album's ten tracks.[6][7] The album was produced by Keith Stegall.[8]
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| Released | July 17, 2015 | |||
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| Length | 38:44 | |||
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Critical reception
editThe album has received mixed reviews from critics. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic gave the album 4 out of 5 stars, writing that "Alan manages to not sound complacent on Angels and Alcohol because like all great country singers -- and he long ago established that he belongs in the pantheon of great country singers -- he thrives on the little telling details, whether they reside within a lyric or the freshening of a familiar three-chord turnaround.[9]
Track listing
editAll songs written by Alan Jackson except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "You Can Always Come Home" | 5:13 | |
| 2. | "You Never Know" | 3:34 | |
| 3. | "Angels and Alcohol" | 3:33 | |
| 4. | "Gone Before You Met Me" | Michael White, Michael P. Heeney | 3:25 |
| 5. | "The One You're Waiting On" | Adam Wright, Shannon Wright | 4:13 |
| 6. | "Jim and Jack and Hank" | 4:38 | |
| 7. | "I Leave a Light On" | 3:17 | |
| 8. | "Flaws" | 4:17 | |
| 9. | "When God Paints" | Troy Jones, Greg Becker | 3:09 |
| 10. | "Mexico, Tequila and Me" | 3:25 |
Personnel
edit- J.T. Corenflos - acoustic guitar, electric guitar
- Stuart Duncan - fiddle, mandolin
- Robbie Flint - slide guitar
- Larry Franklin - fiddle
- Paul Franklin - steel guitar
- Tania Hancheroff - background vocals
- Tommy Harden - drums
- Greenwood Hart - acoustic guitar, hand drum, piano
- Hoot Hester - fiddle
- Jim Hoke - accordion, harmonica
- Alan Jackson - lead vocals
- Andy Leftwich - fiddle, mandolin
- Brent Mason - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, gut string guitar
- Gary Prim - Hammond B-3 organ, piano
- John Wesley Ryles - background vocals
- Michael Severs - dobro
- Jimmie Lee Sloas - bass guitar
- Bobby Terry - banjo, acoustic guitar
- Jim Vest - steel guitar
Charts
editThe album debuted on the Billboard 200 at No. 5, and on the Top Country Albums chart at No. 2, selling 46,000 copies in its debut week.[10] As of December 2015, the album has sold 135,500 copies in the US.[11]
Album
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[12] | 4 |
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[13] | 4 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[14] | 68 |
| Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[15] | 38 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[16] | 85 |
| US Billboard 200[17] | 5 |
| US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[18] | 1 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (2015) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[19] | 86 |
| US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[20] | 32 |
References
edit- ^ "Alan Jackson :: News". Alan Jackson Official Website. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Angels and Alcohol review". AllMusic. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
- ^ Leahey, Andrew (April 9, 2015). "Alan Jackson Turns to 'Angels and Alcohol' for New Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
- ^ Bell, Rebekah (April 10, 2015). "Alan Jackson Dropping New Album, 'Angels and Alcohol,' This Summer". Taste of Country. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
- ^ Casey, Jim (April 9, 2015). "Alan Jackson Announces New Album, "Angels and Alcohol"". Country Weekly. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
- ^ Vinson, Christina (April 9, 2015). "Alan Jackson Announces New Album, 'Angels and Alcohol'". The Boot. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
- ^ Reuter, Annie (April 9, 2015). "Alan Jackson Announces New Album 'Angels and Alcohol'". radio.com. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
- ^ Whitaker, Sterling (April 24, 2015). "Alan Jackson, 'Angels and Alcohol': Everything You Need to Know". Taste of Country. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
- ^ Angels and Alcohol - Alan Jackson | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic
- ^ Jim Asker (July 28, 2015). "Jason Isbell Lands No. 1 on Country Albums Chart". Billboard.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (December 5, 2015). "Top 10 Country Albums Chart: December 7, 2015". Roughstock.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Alan Jackson – Angels and Alcohol". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 1, 2015.
- ^ "Alan Jackson Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Alan Jackson – Angels and Alcohol" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- ^ "Norwegiancharts.com – Alan Jackson – Angels and Alcohol". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- ^ 30, 2015/7502/ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
- ^ "Alan Jackson Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
- ^ "Alan Jackson Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
- ^ "ARIA Charts - End of Year Charts - Top 100 Albums 2015". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on January 12, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ "Top Country Albums – Year-End 2015". Billboard. Retrieved July 28, 2020.