Break the Spell
Break the Spell | ||||
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Released | November 21, 2011 | |||
Recorded | July–September 2011 Los Angeles | |||
Genre | Pop rock[1] | |||
Length | 43:45 | |||
Label | RCA, 19 | |||
Producer | Howard Benson | |||
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Singles from Break the Spell | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | (62/100)[2] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Allmusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Audiopinions | (9.5/10)[3] |
Entertainment Weekly | B[4] |
Billboard | 71%[5] |
Slant | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Sputnikmusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Newsday | B-[8] |
Loudwire | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Celebrity Cafe | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Boston Globe | (Mixed)[11] |
Artistdirect | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Break the Spell is the third studio album by American rock band Daughtry, released on November 21, 2011, by RCA Records.[13] It is a follow-up to their platinum selling album Leave This Town in 2009. On December 15, the album was officially certified Gold.[14]
Background
According to Chris, the album is "more upbeat and positive lyrically" and also stated that the album sounds "nothing like the previous two".[15] Chris wrote all the songs with band guitarists Josh Steely and Brian Craddock, bassist Josh Paul, and collaborated with Marti Frederiksen, Busbee and Brett James.[16] The album was produced by Howard Benson, who also produced their previous two albums.
Prior to the album's release, during the month of November, the tracks "Renegade", "Louder Than Ever" and "Outta My Head" were used by ESPN during some of their programming broadcasts.[17]
Daughtry's official website made a listening party for Break the Spell.[18]
Sales
Break the Spell opened at number 67 on the UK charts. On the Billboard 200, Break the Spell opened at #8 with sales of 129,000[19]
"Start of Something Good" sold 10,000 singles.[20]
Singles
"Renegade" was released as the album's lead single and first rock single. It was released to rock stations on September 27, 2011, and made available for download on October 18, 2011.
"Crawling Back to You" was released at the first pop single from the album, second overall on October 4, 2011. It reached to number 6 on the US Adult Top 40 chart.
"Outta My Head" was released as the third single from the album.
"Start of Something Good" was released as the fourth and final single off Break the Spell.
Track listing
The track listing was announced on October 6 through Daughtry's official site.[21]
All lyrics are written by Chris Daughtry
No. | Title | Music | Length |
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1. | "Renegade" | Daughtry, Josh Paul | 3:35 |
2. | "Crawling Back to You" | Daughtry, Marti Frederiksen | 3:45 |
3. | "Outta My Head" | Daughtry, Frederiksen | 3:31 |
4. | "Start of Something Good" | Daughtry, Brett James | 4:24 |
5. | "Crazy" | Daughtry, Elvio Fernandes, Greg Wiktorski | 3:24 |
6. | "Break the Spell" | Daughtry, Dave Bassett | 3:32 |
7. | "We're Not Gonna Fall" | Daughtry, busbee, Zac Maloy | 3:19 |
8. | "Gone Too Soon" | Daughtry, busbee | 3:36 |
9. | "Losing My Mind" | Daughtry, busbee | 3:48 |
10. | "Rescue Me" | Daughtry, Josh Steely | 3:22 |
11. | "Louder Than Ever" | Daughtry, James | 3:37 |
12. | "Spaceship" | Daughtry, Brian Craddock | 3:51 |
Total length: | 43:45 |
No. | Title | Music | Length |
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13. | "Who's They" | Daughtry | 3:11 |
14. | "Maybe We're Already Gone" | Daughtry, Steely, Craddock, Paul | 4:21 |
15. | "Everything But Me" | Daughtry, Steely, Craddock, Paul | 4:28 |
16. | "Lullaby" | Daughtry | 2:25 |
Total length: | 55:29 |
No. | Title | Music | Length |
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13. | "Who's They" | Daughtry | 3:11 |
14. | "Maybe We're Already Gone" | Daughtry, Steely, Craddock, Paul | 4:21 |
15. | "Everything But Me" | Daughtry, Steely, Craddock, Paul | 4:28 |
16. | "Lullaby" | Daughtry | 2:25 |
17. | "Never Die" | Daughtry | 3:26 |
Total length: | 58:55 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Crawling Back to You" (music video) | 3:37 |
2. | "Outta My Head" (music video) | 3:24 |
3. | "Feels Like Tonight" (Live) | 4:47 |
4. | "Outta My Head" (Live) | 4:01 |
5. | "What About Now" (Live) | 5:05 |
6. | "Home" (Live Acoustic) | 6:37 |
7. | "Start Of Something Good" (Live) | 5:17 |
Personnel
Band members
- Chris Daughtry – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Josh Steely – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Brian Craddock – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Josh Paul – bass, backing vocals
- Robin Diaz – drums
Additional personnel
- Howard Benson – producer, keyboards, programming
- Chris Lord-Alge – mixing
- Elvio Fernandes – composer
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
Certifications
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References
- ^ a b https://www.allmusic.com/album/r2313719
- ^ Trickyeddy9. "Break the Spell Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More at Metacritic". Metacritic.com. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
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- ^ Daughtry (2009-09-14). "Album Review: Daughtry, 'Break the Spell'". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
- ^ "Daughtry: Break the Spell | Music Review". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
- ^ "Daughtry - Break the Spell (album review)". Sputnikmusic. 2011-11-21. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
- ^ "Daughtry keeps returning home". Newsday.com. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
- ^ "Daughtry, 'Break the Spell' – Album Review". Loudwire.com. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
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- ^ "The Much Anticipated New Daughtry Album Break the Spell Hits Stores in Late November Says Pre Order Madness". Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ^ "ESPN's featured music for November - ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. 2011-11-02. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
- ^ "Listen to 'Break The Spell' in its Entirety | The Official Daughtry Website". Daughtryofficial.com. Archived from the original on 2011-12-14. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
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