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 edit
The 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 edit
All 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 edit
The 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 edit
Weekly 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.