Dallas Smith is the fifth studio album by Canadian country music artist Dallas Smith. It was released on October 27, 2023 via Big Loud Records, and marks his first full-length release after signing a global deal with the label in 2021.[4] The album was produced by Smith's longtime collaborator Joey Moi and includes the singles "Hide from a Broken Heart", "One Too", "Singing in a Beer", and "Fixer Upper".[5]
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| Released | October 27, 2023 | |||
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| Length | 38:16 | |||
| Label | Big Loud | |||
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Background and promotion edit
Smith remarked that he was "pumped" for the album to be put, and that he had not "been this excited to release a big chunk of music in a long time", adding that he "felt confident people would fall in love with" his debut Canadian country album in 2012, and that he had similar feelings with this release.[6][2] He released two instant gratification tracks "Fixer Upper" and "CRZY" along with the official opening of album pre-orders and the unveiling of the track list.[7] Smith stated that the songs are "authentic" to his story, which described the album as a whole.[8] He stated that "Use Me" was one of his favourite tracks on the album, and that he had to convince the label that the song needed to be recorded.[9] As his first full-length album to be released by United States label, Smith stated "I just thought it would be a great time to re-introduce myself as an artist, and I think a really good way to make that statement was to self-title the record".[1]
Smith participated in a "TalkShopLive" session with his fans on October 11, 2023, to discuss the making of the album and sell a limited amount of signed CDs.[10][11] On November 18, Smith performed live at the "Winter Break Up Festival" in Abbotsford, British Columbia, which is also slated to be an official album release event.[12]
Critical reception edit
An uncredited review from Front Porch Music stated that from "heartfelt ballads to foot-tapping anthems," the album is a "testament to [Smith's] evolution as a musician".[13] Steven Boero of Music Row stated that Smith and Moi had created "an energetic sound that layers Smith's lean, edgy vocals along with the calming confidence that comes with time".[2]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Use Me" |
| 3:46 |
| 2. | "How Do You Miss Me" |
| 3:02 |
| 3. | "Fixer Upper" |
| 3:07 |
| 4. | "Singing in a Beer" |
| 2:52 |
| 5. | "One Too" (featuring MacKenzie Porter) |
| 3:21 |
| 6. | "I Would" |
| 3:28 |
| 7. | "Bring It On" | 3:09 | |
| 8. | "Good Time Getting There" | 3:05 | |
| 9. | "CRZY" |
| 3:39 |
| 10. | "Day After Day" (featuring Shawn Austin) |
| 2:33 |
| 11. | "Hide from a Broken Heart" |
| 3:28 |
| 12. | "Home Is Where the Bar Is" |
| 2:46 |
| Total length: | 38:16 | ||
Charts edit
Singles edit
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
Certifications | |
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| CAN Country [14] |
CAN [15] | |||
| 2021 | "Hide from a Broken Heart" | 1 | 70 |
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| 2022 | "One Too" (with MacKenzie Porter) |
6 | 90 |
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| 2023 | "Singing in a Beer" | 5 | — | |
| "Fixer Upper" | 4 | — | ||
| 2024 | "Use Me" | 32 | — | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | ||||
References edit
- ^ a b Mower, Maxim (November 20, 2023). "Exclusive: Dallas Smith Discusses New Album, 2024 Tour and More". Holler Country. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ a b c Boero, Steven (September 15, 2023). "Dallas Smith Announces Self-Titled Fifth Studio Album". Music Row. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
- ^ Shukin, Gabby (March 27, 2024). "Dallas Smith – New Single – Use Me". CJVR Today's Best Country. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (September 29, 2023). "Dallas Smith Set To Release Self-Titled Big Loud Records Debut October 27, 2023". Roughstock. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ Dagg, Nanci (September 23, 2023). "Dallas Smith Announces Upcoming Self-Titled Anthem". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ Bustamemte, Carlos. "Dallas Smith Says He's 'Pumped' About Upcoming New Album". ET Canada. Archived from the original on October 15, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ "Dallas Smith Reveals Two New Songs Ahead Of Album Release". Live in Limbo. October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ Watts, Cindy (September 29, 2023). "CMT Roundup: New Music from Dustin Lynch, Wynonna with Trisha Yearwood and Dallas Smith". CMT. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ Dunton, Claire (November 3, 2023). "Dallas Smith On Delivering His Blend Of Modern & Traditional Country Music: 'I'm Constantly A Work In Progress'". Countrytown. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (October 2, 2023). "Dallas Smith Shares Two Tracks From Forthcoming Self-Titled Project". Music Row. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ "Dallas Smith - CD Signed". TalkShopLive. October 11, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ Lypka, Ben (September 20, 2023). "Langley's Dallas Smith headlining Abbotsford's Winter Break Up Music Festival". Chilliwack Progress. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ "Dallas Smith's New Single "Fixer Upper": A Heartfelt Journey of Self-Work in Relationships". Front Porch Music. September 29, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ "Dallas Smith Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ "Dallas Smith Chart History (Billboard Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ a b "Canadian certifications – Dallas Smith". Music Canada. Retrieved October 4, 2023.