Cole Swindell

by Cole Swindell

Overview

Cole Swindell's first hit single, "Chillin' It," sounds a bit like Florida Georgia Line's "Cruise" as performed by Luke Bryan, and there's a reason for that: prior to taking a stab at a recording career, Swindell was a songwriter, penning songs for Bryan, FGL, and Scotty McCreery. He's a behind-the-scenes bro, responsible for crafting the sound and feel of contemporary country, and his eponymous 2014 album demonstrates the attributes of his craft. Swindell knows his way with a hook, whether it's coming up with a clever title ("Ain't Worth the Whiskey," "Brought to You by Beer," "Dozen Roses & a Six-Pack") and worthy hooks along with melodies that escalate nicely, and the production by Michael Carter and Jody Stevens is crisp and clean, designed to fit within the contours of modern radio. The one problem with the record is that Swindell sounds like a songwriter, not a singer. He has a guy-next-door voice that's ingratiating. Nevertheless, the album winds up pleasant enough: it's constructed by pros who know how to get tunes on the radio, so it goes down easy. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	02/18/2014
Label:	Warner Music
UPC:	0093624939313

Tracks

1. Hey Y'all
2. Chillin' It
3. Swayin'
4. Hope You Get Lonely Tonight
5. Let Me See Ya Girl
6. Ain't Worth the Whiskey
7. Brought to You by Beer
8. I Just Want You
9. Get Up
10. A Dozen Roses and a Six-Pack
11. Down Home Boys
12. The Back Roads and the Back Row

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Cole Swindell   Primary Artist
Pat Buchanan   Guitar (Electric),Slide Guitar
Shane Minor   Vocals (Background)
Greg Morrow   Drums
Billy Panda   Guitar (Acoustic)
Jody Stevens   Bass,Banjo,Keyboards,Synthesizer,Slide Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
John Palmieri   Vocals (Background)
Mike Wolofsky   Bass
Howard Duck   Piano,Synthesizer
James Mitchell   Guitar (Electric)
Josh Matheny   Lap Steel Guitar
Michael Carter   Piano,Guitar (Electric),Vocals (Background)
Russell Terrell   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Josh Martin   Composer
Shane Minor   Composer
Greg Morrow   Loop Programming
Ashley Gorley   Composer
Rhett Akins   Composer
Luke Bryan   Composer
Tom Shapiro   Composer
Jody Stevens   Editing,Composer,Engineer,Producer,Programming,Loop Programming
Chad Carlson   Engineer
Adam Ayan   Mastering
John Palmieri   Vocal Engineer,Digital Editing,Overdub Engineer
John Netti   Assistant
Brian Kelley   Composer
Patrick Thrasher   Mixing
Katherine Petillo   Design
Shane Tarleton   Creative Director
Adam Sanders   Composer
Scott Johnson   Production Assistant
Chris DeStefano   Composer
Jeremy Stover   Composer
Brandon Kinney   Composer
Cris Lacy   A&R
Mike Stankiewicz   Assistant
Michael Carter   Composer,Producer
Cole Swindell   Composer
Tyler Hubbard   Composer
Aaron Goodvin   Composer
Robby Klein   Photography