Departure (Jesse McCartney album)

Departure
Studio album by Jesse McCartney
Released	May 20, 2008 April 7, 2009 (Recharged) (see release history)
Recorded	2007–2008
Genre	Pop, R&B
Length	44:59 (standard edition)
Label	Hollywood
Producer	Sean Garrett, Tricky Stewart, The-Dream, The Movement, The Clutch, Brian Kennedy, Kwamé, Kuya, Clubba Lang, J.R. Rotem, Eric Hudson, MaddScientist
Jesse McCartney chronology
Right Where You Want Me (2006) Departure (2008) Have It All (2012) Singles from Departure "Leavin'" Released: March 10, 2008 "It's Over" Released: August 25, 2008
Alternative cover
Departure: Recharged
Singles from Departure: Recharged
"How Do You Sleep? (feat. Ludacris)" Released: January 20, 2009 "Body Language (feat. T-Pain)" Released: September 8, 2009

Departure is the third studio album by American recording artist Jesse McCartney. It was released on May 20, 2008, through Hollywood Records. The album was re-released on April 7, 2009, under the name Departure: Recharged. The album, more successful than McCartney's previous releases, featured a heavier R&B sound, and spawned three US Hot 100 top 40 hits, "Leavin'", "How Do You Sleep?", and "Body Language." The latter two were released as singles from the recharged edition.

Album information

It has been described by McCartney as a complete change in musical style compared to his previous releases. About the new album, he said, "I'm shooting for Prince chord changes, Michael [Jackson] melodies, and the bigness of Madonna - fun '80s stuff. That's the best that I can put it". Producers on the album include Tricky Stewart, The-Dream, Sean Garrett, The Clutch, Brian Kennedy, and J. R. Rotem.

The album leaked April 30, 2008, almost three weeks before the release date. Departure was released one week early on the Canadian iTunes Store.

The CD was released using CDVU+ technology. Some countries, including the UK and Brazil, were excluded from the recycled packaging and CDVU+ Software on the release.

Departure was re-released under the name Departure: Recharged on April 7, 2009. It includes five brand-new tracks and the remix of "How Do You Sleep?" featuring Ludacris. McCartney said that the five new tracks, including three brand-new compositions, would be available for individual sale online for those who already own Departure. McCartney said the following about the re-release: "I kind of want to rejuvenate the album a little bit and make it fresh again for everyone and make sure if they haven't checked it out yet that they will this time".

"Body Language" off Departure: Recharged has been confirmed as the next single off the re-released album. The version distributed to radio features T-Pain.

The songs, "Leavin", "It's Over", and "How Do You Sleep" were frequently played on Radio Disney. "Leavin" was featured on the Radio Disney Jams 11 CD, while "How Do You Sleep" was featured in the Disney live action film, G-Force.

'Departure' debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard 200 in May with sales of 30,200 copies and stayed on the charts for 24 weeks. The album also peaked at No.9 in the digital album category.

Critical response

The album received positive reviews from music critics. Johnny Dee from Virgin Media reviewed the album saying "Without doubt the pop album of the summer". He praised McCartney's musical growth and transition stating, "McCartney has undergone an incredible re-invention from soppy tween pin-up into an R&B love stallion", comparing the new Jesse style with Justin Timberlake with the same permutation of sexual bragging and toned pop arrangements that has served him so well. He also stated about the album, "the urban slang doesn't sound very convincing but the melodies and excellent production are so sharp he gets away with it", giving it 4.5 stars out of 5.

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	link
Digital Spy	link
The Guardian	link
Q	p 107, July 2008
Virgin Media	link

All Music described the album as a successful attempt from McCartney but still not fully complete to prove that he's no longer a kid, Breaking out of his Disney Past also a departure from the stuffy adult contemporary vibe of 2006's Right Where You Want Me, which found the then-teenager acting far older than his years. Giving it 3.5 stars out of 5.

Alex Macpherson from The Guardian reviewed (Departure) as a two Step Process ' First, put pen to paper and come up with Bleeding Love, the monster single that launched Leona Lewis on the world. Second, reinvent yourself as an Usher-in-waiting on your third album with the help of the best post-Timbaland R&B producers (Tricky Stewart and The-Dream, the Clutch ) ' . Giving it 4 out of 5 stars .

Nick Levine From Digital Spy described The Album as pointing ' to a brighter future for the fresh-faced Jesse. ...after a couple of spins Departure reveals itself to be a sharp, modern album with plenty of winning moments. ' Giving credit to Jesse as he stated ' McCartney's contribution shouldn't be underestimated. He's a sexier, more convincing vocalist than people would think ' Also, giving credit to the expensive production team - which includes JR Rotem, Sean Garrett and Tricky and The Dream - . And as if comparing between Jesse and Justin[Timberlake] he stated, ' JT needn't get scared yet, but he should be aware that a new pretender to his throne has arrived ' . Levine gave the Album 4 out of 5 stars, with the remarkable change in Jesse's musical style and a bright outlook for Jesse's upcoming projects, with plenty of winning hits.

Promotion

A tour to promote the album began on August 5, 2008 and ended on August 30, 2008. Another tour to promote the album began on February 13, 2009.

McCartney was performing as the opening act for New Kids on the Block in the summer of 2009.

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Leavin'"	James Bunton, Corron Ty Cole, Terius Nash, Christopher Stewart	Tricky Stewart, The-Dream	3:40
2.	"It's Over"	Ezekiel Lewis, Balewa Muhammad, Candice Nelson, Brian Kennedy,	The Clutch, Brian Kennedy	4:09
3.	"Rock You" (featuring Sean Garrett)	Sean Garrett, Robert Gerongco, Samuel Gerongco	Sean Garrett, Kuya	3:10
4.	"How Do You Sleep?"	Sean Garrett, Raymond Oglesby	Sean Garrett, Clubba Langg	3:44
5.	"Into Ya"	Sean Garrett, Walter Scott	Sean Garrett	3:47
6.	"Make Up"	Kwamé Holland, Theron Thomas, Timothy Thomas	Kwamé	3:54
7.	"My Baby"	Evan Bogart, Jesse McCartney, J. R. Rotem	J.R. Rotem	3:33
8.	"Told You So"	Eric Hudson, Claude Kelly, Jesse McCartney, Frankie Storm	Eric Hudson	4:03
9.	"Relapse"	Theron Thomas, Timothy Thomas, A. Towns	Madd Scientist	3:38
10.	"Runnin'"	Brian Kennedy, Ezekiel Lewis, Balewa Muhammad, Candice Nelson, Patrick Smith	The Clutch, Brian Kennedy	3:45
11.	"Freaky"	J. Thomas, Theron Thomas, Timothy Thomas	Madd Scientist	3:39
12.	"Not Your Enemy"	Eric Hudson, Claude Kelly, Jesse McCartney	Eric Hudson	4:14

Bonus tracks

International Edition
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
13.	"Bleeding Love"	Jesse McCartney, Ryan Tedder	The Clutch	3:51

French Edition
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
14.	"De Toi à Moi"	Jesse McCartney, Adam Watts, Andy Dodd, Dory Lobel	Adam Watts, Andy Dodd	3:26

Japanese Edition
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
13.	"Oxygen"	Eric Hudson, Claude Kelly, Jesse McCartney	Eric Hudson	4:02
14.	"Bleeding Love"	Jesse McCartney, Ryan Tedder	The Clutch	3:51
15.	"Leavin'" (Bimbo Jones Radio Edit Remix) (Also Australian iTunes bonus track)	James Bunton, Corron Ty Cole, Terius Nash, Christopher Stewart		4:09
16.	"Leavin'" (JFK Remix)	James Bunton, Corron Ty Cole, Terius Nash, Christopher Stewart		4:13

Departure: Recharged

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
4.	"How Do You Sleep?" (Remix) (featuring Ludacris)	Sean Garrett, Raymond Oglesby, Christopher Bridges	Sean Garrett, Clubba Langg	3:28
13.	"Oxygen"	Eric Hudson, Claude Kelly, Jesse McCartney	Eric Hudson	4:02
14.	"Crash & Burn"	Jesse McCartney, Brian Kennedy, Andre Merritt	Brian Kennedy	3:18
15.	"Body Language"	Jesse McCartney, James Bunton, Corron Ty Cole	The Movement	3:39
16.	"In My Veins"	Jesse McCartney, James Bunton, Corron Ty Cole	The Movement	4:16

Personnel

• Kory Aaron – assistant
• Judi Acosta-Stewart – production manager
• Bo Joe – assistant
• Dave Clauss – mixing assistant
• The Clutch – producer
• Kennard Garrett – keyboards
• Sean Garrett – vocals (background), producer
• Chris Gehringer – mastering
• Sam Gerongco – performer
• Great Scott – producer
• Gi Gi Hairston – vocals (background)
• Christy Hall – production assistant
• Allison Hamamura – executive producer, A&R
• Kuk Harrell – producer, recording
• Josh Houghkirk – mixing assistant
• Eric Hudson – producer, performer
• Dave Hyman – mixing, recording
• JB & Corron – producer
• Jaysen Joshua – mixing
• Chris Kasych – assistant
• Claude Kelly – vocals (background), vocal producer
• Brian Kennedy – producer
• Sherry Kondor – executive producer
• Kuya – producer
• Kwamé – producer
• Ezekiel Lewis – Vocals (background), drum programming
• Glen Marchese – mixing
• Tony Maserati – mixing
• Jesse McCartney – vocals, vocals (background)
• James Murray – recording
• Terius "The-Dream" Nash – producer
• Greg Ogan – recording
• Chris 'TEK' O'Ryan – recording
• Christi Parker – A&R assistance
• Dave Pensado – mixing
• Phillip Ramos – assistant
• Kevin Reagan – art direction, design
• J.R. Rotem – producer, performer
• C. Stewart – producer
• Ken Takahashi – recording
• Phil Tan – mixing
• Terry "MaddScientist" Thomas – producer
• Pat Thrall – engineer, recording
• Miles Walker – engineer
• Kahbran White – A&R
• Andrew Wuepper – mixing assistant

Release history

Region	Version	Date
North America	Departure	May 20, 2008
Taiwan
Hong Kong
Netherlands		May 22, 2008
Europe		May 23, 2008
Spain		May 26, 2008
Australia		May 31, 2008
Japan		May 23, 2008
Japan		June 4, 2008
United Kingdom		June 16, 2008
Brazil		June 27, 2008
Argentina		June 27, 2008
France		June 30, 2008
United States	Departure: Recharged	April 7, 2009
United Kingdom		TBA
Taiwan		April 30, 2009

Singles

• "Leavin'" – The song was the first single from the album and peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 with a final rank at 10, number two on the Pop 100, and number one on the Pop 100 Airplay and the Mainstream Top 40 charts. The music video of the song was directed by Sanji and caused controversy by the sexual video content.^{[citation needed]} "Leavin'" also managed to reach number one on the American Top 40 making it McCartney's first number one on this chart due to heavy airplay and remained atop for six consecutive weeks beginning the week ending of July 26, 2008. "Leavin'" holds the record for spending the second most weeks at number one in 2008 on the American Top 40 behind Leona Lewis' "Bleeding Love" which was also written by McCartney. "Leavin'" was chosen as the fourth biggest single of 2008 on American Top 40 making it his best single to date. "Leavin'" has sold two million copies to date and is still counting.^{[citation needed]} "Leavin'" shared the same success by peaking at number one on other charts around the world like the Rick Dees Weekly Top 40.
• "It's Over" – The second single was released in August. The video was released only in November. The song did not reach the success of "Leavin'", peaking at number sixty-two on the Hot 100 and number thirty-one on the Pop 100. "It's Over" managed to gain wider popularity outside the United States mostly in Asian countries like Malaysia and Singapore by peaking at number one at local radio station charts like Fly FM.
• "How Do You Sleep?" – Is the third single released from Departure. A single version, featuring rapper Ludacris, was made and sent to radio and has peaked at number twenty-six on the Hot 100 and at number seven on the Media Base's Top 40 Songs
• "Body Language" - is the second single from Departure: Recharged. The album version is a solo version, while the single version is a duet with R&B singer T-Pain. The single peaked at 35 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Charts

Chart (2008)	Peak position
Australian ARIA Albums Chart	92
Italian Albums Chart	24
UK Albums Chart	97
US Billboard 200	14

External links

• Departure (Jesse McCartney album) on Myspace