Critical reception
Everlasting garnered generally positive reception from five music critics. At The Oakland Press, Gary Graff rated the album three stars out of four, saying how the release "is a welcome and successful exercise in creative stretching."[11] Stephen Thomas Erlewine rated the album three-and-a-half stars out of five, remarking how "There's warmth in Was' production and honey in McBride's voice and if the combination can sometimes result in too-sweet tea, it's nevertheless soothing."[9] At USA Today, Jerry Shriver rated the album three stars out of four, indicating how "Covering classic soul tunes is an overdone concept, but this well chosen collection shines".[12] Jon Freeman of Country Weekly graded the album an A-, writing that "Overall the recording sounds great—warm and intimate without sacrificing polish."[10] At The Boston Globe, Sarah Rodman gave a positive review, stating that the release "finds the mighty-voiced McBride deftly tackling a clutch of pop, soul, and blues tunes complete with horns, a sultry Southern organ sound, and heavenly harmonies from the McCrary Sisters."[13]
McBride embarked on the Everlasting Tour in supporting of the album beginning May 8, 2014, in Kansas.[14]
Personnel
- Rayse Biggs – trumpet
- Tom Bukovac – acoustic and electric guitars
- Vinnie Ciesielski – trumpet
- Kelly Clarkson – duet vocals on "In the Basement"
- Eric Darken – percussion
- Gavin DeGraw – duet vocals on "Bring It On Home to Me"
- Charles Dixon – viola, violin
- Shannon Forrest – drums, percussion
- Edward Gooch – trombone
- Vicki Hampton – backing vocals
- Mike Henderson – electric guitar, harmonica
- Timothy Hewitt – alto saxophone
- John Hinchey – trombone
- Jim Hoke – horn arrangements, tenor saxophone
- Dann Huff – electric guitar
- Charlie Judge – organ, piano, strings
- Randy Leago – baritone saxophone
- Martina McBride – handclaps, percussion, lead and backing vocals
- Alfreda McCrary – handclaps, backing vocals
- Ann McCrary – handclaps, backing vocals
- Regina McCrary – handclaps, backing vocals
- Kevin McKendree – organ, piano, Wurlitzer
- Jim Medlin – Fender Rhodes, organ, piano, Wurlitzer
- Andrea Merritt – backing vocals
- Gordon Mote – Farfisa organ, piano
- Wendy Moten – backing vocals
- Patrick O'Conner – drums
- Steve Patrick – flugelhorn, trumpet
- Luis Resto – keyboards
- Michael Rhodes – bass guitar
- Paul Riser – horn arrangements, conductor
- Don Was – handclaps
- Reggie Young – electric guitar
The album debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200, and at No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart, with sales of 21,000 in the US.[16][17]
The album has sold 70,000 copies in the U.S as of April 2016.[18]
McBride made history with the album by becoming the first ever female artist in the 50-year history of the Top Country Albums chart to debut at No. 1 with an independently released and distributed album.[19]
Year-end charts
Chart (2014) |
Position |
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[24] |
73 |
References
- ↑ "Martina McBride Returns With Soulful, Self-Released Covers Set 'Everlasting'". Billboard. January 16, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ↑ Stephens, Samantha (December 17, 2013). "Martina McBride Returning With a Covers Album". Country Music Television. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ↑ Nicholson, Jessica (December 12, 2013). "Martina McBride Launches Label, Will Release 'Everlasting' in March". MusicRow. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ↑ Bjorke, Matt (December 12, 2013). "Martina McBride To Release "Everlasting" Album On March 4, 2014". Roughstock. Archived from the original on December 16, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ↑ Wyland, Sarah (January 16, 2014). "Martina McBride Teams Up with Don Was to Release Everlasting". Great American Country. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ↑ Hudak, Joseph (January 16, 2014). "Martina McBride Previews Soulful New Album". Country Weekly. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ↑ Vinson, Christina (December 15, 2013). "Martina McBride Announces 2014 Cover Album, 'Everlasting'". Taste of Country. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ↑ Nicholson, Jessica (January 16, 2014). "Martina McBride Extends Her Comfort Zone on 'Everlasting'". MusicRow. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- 1 2 Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (April 7, 2014). "Everlasting - Martina McBride : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- 1 2 Freeman, Jon (April 8, 2014). "Everlasting by Martina McBride". Country Weekly. American Media, Inc. ISSN 1074-3235. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- 1 2 Graff, Gary (April 3, 2014). "Listening Room: Martina McBride, Wilko Johnson and Roger Daltrey and more new releases". The Oakland Press. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- 1 2 Shriver, Jerry (April 7, 2014). "Listen Up: Other notable releases". USA Today. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ↑ Rodman, Sarah (April 8, 2014). "ALBUM REVIEW: Martina McBride, 'Everlasting'". The Boston Globe. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
- ↑ "Martina McBride goes back to the classics for new album 'Everlasting'". Today.com. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
- ↑ "iTunes - Music - Everlasting (Bonus Track Version) by Martina McBride". iTunes Store. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
- ↑ Keith Caulfield, Los Angeles (April 16, 2014). "'Frozen' Spends 10th Week at No. 1 On Billboard 200; Sales Climb Past 2 Million". Billboard.
- ↑ Alanna Conaway (April 16, 2014). "Country Album Chart News: The Week of April 16, 2014: Martina McBride's "Everlasting" Debuts On Top". Roughstock. Archived from the original on April 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Upcoming Releases". Hits Daily Double. HITS Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on April 13, 2016.
- ↑ Wade Jessen, Nashville (April 17, 2014). "Luke Bryan, Martina McBride Top Country Songs, Albums Charts". Billboard.
- ↑ "Official Country Artists Albums Chart Top 20". Official Charts Company.
- ↑ "Martina McBride Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Martina McBride Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Martina McBride Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Top Country Albums: 2014 Year-End Charts". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
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