Starfire (Caitlyn Smith album)
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| Released | January 19, 2018 | |||
| Genre | Country pop | |||
| Length | 46:25 | |||
| Label | Monument | |||
| Producer | Paul Moak | |||
| Caitlyn Smith chronology | ||||
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Starfire is the debut studio album by American country music singer-songwriter Caitlyn Smith. It was released on January 19, 2018, by Monument Records and was produced by Paul Moak.
Background
[edit]Prior to the release of the album, an extended play of the same name featuring five tracks was released in 2016.[1]
The title track was released as the lead single. Of the song, Smith explained “after so many years and so many closed doors, 'Starfire' really is my theme song.” Having previously worked exclusively as a songwriter for other artists, Smith discussed the difference in the writing process when composing songs for her own album with Billboard, noting “with these songs it was a totally different approach to writing where I was able to dig around my own story and write some more honest stuff.”[2]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Before You Called MeBaby" | 3:44 | |
| 2. | "Do You Think About Me" |
| 3:32 |
| 3. | "Starfire" |
| 4:32 |
| 4. | "East Side Restaurant" | 4:00 | |
| 5. | "Don't Give Up on My Love" |
| 4:07 |
| 6. | "This Town Is Killing Me" |
| 3:46 |
| 7. | "St. Paul" |
| 3:56 |
| 8. | "Tacoma" |
| 3:59 |
| 9. | "Scenes From a Corner Booth at Closing Time on a Tuesday" |
| 3:22 |
| 10. | "Contact High" | 4:12 | |
| 11. | "House of Cards" |
| 4:05 |
| 12. | "Cheap Date" |
| 3:10 |
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[3] | 82 |
| US Folk Albums (Billboard)[4] | 24 |
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[5] | 6 |
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from AllMusic.[6]
- Matthew Berinato - Package Design
- Brad Blackwood - Mastering
- Michael Brauer - Mixing
- Tyler Burkum - Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Vocals (Background)
- Sarah Buxton - Vocals (Background)
- Bobby Chase - Viola
- Eleonore Denig - Violin
- Jason Eskridge - Vocals (Background)
- Ian Fitchuk - Congas, Drums, Organ, Percussion, Piano (Upright), Vocals (Background), Wurlitzer
- Becky Fluke - Photography
- Cara Fox - Cello
- Sarah Johnson - Production Assistant
- Benjamin Kaufman - Violin
- Katie McCartney - Art Direction
- Paul Moak - Engineer, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Hi String Guitar (Acoustic), Mixing, Organ, Pedal Steel Guitar, Piano (Upright), Pipe Organ, Producer, Vocals (Background)
- Gordie Sampson - Piano
- Caitlyn Smith - Guitar (Electric), Guitar (Tenor), Primary Artist, Vocals (Background)
- Brendan St. Gelais - Assistant
- Devin Vaughan - Engineer, Mixing
- Kevin Whitsett - Bass, Bass (Upright), Vocals (Background)
- Zack Zinck - Assistant
References
[edit]- ^ Hyman, Dan (19 July 2016). "Caitlyn Smith Is Finally in the Spotlight". Elle. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
- ^ Newman, Melinda. "Caitlyn Smith Steps Into the Spotlight With 'Starfire' After Penning Songs for Meghan Trainor and Garth Brooks: Video Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
- ^ "Caitlyn Smith Chart History (Top Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- ^ "Caitlyn Smith Chart History (Top Americana/Folk Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- ^ "Caitlyn Smith Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- ^ Erlewine, Thomas. "Starfire - Caitlyn Smith". AllMusic. Retrieved January 19, 2018.