Right Round Here is the eighth studio album by Canadian country music artist Dean Brody. The album was produced by Todd Clark and Gavin Slate, and was released via Starseed Records on September 15, 2023.[2] It includes the singles "Where'd You Learn How to Do That", "You Got the Wrong Guy", "Broke", and the title track "Right Round Here". Brody embarked on the acoustic "Right Round Here Tour" in support of the album in the fall of 2023.[3]
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| Released | September 15, 2023 | |||
| Venue | Nashville, Tennessee / Kelowna, British Columbia[1] | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 26:42 | |||
| Label | Starseed | |||
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| Singles from Right Round Here | ||||
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Background and promotion
editBrody described Right Round Here as an ode to Canada, "the country that raised and shaped me". In reference to having lived in several different provinces, including British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Nova Scotia, Brody stated "from coast to coast, this nation has been both my muse and home," and that calling the album a "love letter" to the country would be an understatement.[4] In somewhat of a departure from his previous work, Brody only wrote two songs on the album: "Intro (Northern Anthem)" and "Trouble". He noted that the COVID-19 pandemic greatly affected his songwriting routine, and thus, he was only able to write four songs in two and a half years.[1] His friends and labelmates Stuart Walker and Jenna Walker of the sibling duo the Reklaws co-wrote three songs on the album, including the title track.[5] Brody noted a personal connection to the lyrics of the title track, which he says made him recognize he was "lucky to be raised with these values" stemming from growing up in a small town.[6]
The album was announced concurrently with the announcement of "Right Round Here Tour" and the release of the promotional single "Paint the Town Redneck" in May 2023.[7] One day after the album's release, Brody performed the opening two tracks "Intro (Northern Anthem)" and "Right Round Here" at the 2023 Canadian Country Music Awards in Hamilton, Ontario. The show was broadcast live on CTV in Canada, and his performance was later uploaded to YouTube.[8]
Critical reception
editLogan Miller of Front Porch Music favourably reviewed Right Round Here, describing it as "a delightful mix of songs that paint a vivid picture of Canadian life and culture". He added that "the album showcases Brody’s versatility as an artist, with each song telling a unique story and highlighting his songwriting skills".[6]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro (Northern Anthem)" | Dean Brody | 1:10 |
| 2. | "Right Round Here" |
| 2:39 |
| 3. | "Where'd You Learn How to Do That" |
| 2:54 |
| 4. | "Lost Cause" |
| 3:37 |
| 5. | "Then There's You" |
| 3:23 |
| 6. | "Trouble" | Brody | 3:33 |
| 7. | "You Got the Wrong Guy" |
| 3:34 |
| 8. | "Broke" |
| 3:00 |
| 9. | "Paint the Town Redneck" |
| 2:48 |
| Total length: | 26:42 | ||
Charts
editSingles
edit| Year | Single | Peak positions |
Certifications | ||
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CAN [10] | ||||
| 2022 | "Where'd You Learn How to Do That" | 1 | 62 |
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| "You Got the Wrong Guy" | 4 | 98 |
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| 2023 | "Broke" | 37 | — | ||
| "Right Round Here" | 1 | 87 | |||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | |||||
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Association | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | CCMA | Single of the Year | "Where'd You Learn How to Do That" | Nominated | [13] |
| 2024 | Juno Awards | Country Album of the Year | Right Round Here | Nominated | [14] |
| CCMA | Innovative Campaign of the Year | Right Round Here Album Setup & Release Campaign, "Right Round Here Tour" | Nominated | [15] |
Release history
edit| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | September 15, 2023 | Digital download | Starseed Records | [16] |
| Streaming |
References
edit- ^ a b Coulter, Barry (October 15, 2023). "Dean Brody hits the road with "Right Round Here"". Vernon Morning Star. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ "Right Round Here - Album by Dean Brody". Spotify. Starseed Records. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Dagg, Nanci (May 30, 2023). "Dean Brody Announces Right Round Here Acoustic Tour this Fall and New Album by the Same Name". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ Savoie, Dan (September 18, 2023). "Dean Brody: His Musical Journey and Humanitarian Heart". 519 Magazine. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Dagg, Nanci (September 1, 2023). "Dean Brody's Eighth Studio Album, Right Round Here, to Drop on September 15". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- ^ a b Miller, Logan (September 21, 2023). "Dean Brody's "Right Round Here": The Single, An Album, and the Man Behind the Music". Front Porch Music. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Pape, Hendrik (May 30, 2023). "DEAN BRODY ANNOUNCES RIGHT ROUND HERE ACOUSTIC TOUR". Sound Check Entertainment. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ "Dean Brody - Northern Anthem / Right Round Here (Live at the 2023 CCMAs)" (video). YouTube. September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ References for Canada Country:
- "Where'd You Learn How to Do That": "Canada Country chart for October 1, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
- "You Got the Wrong Guy": "Canada Country chart for March 11, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
- "Broke": "Canada Country: Week of July 15, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- "Right Round Here": "Canada Country chart for January 27, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ References for Canadian Hot 100:
- "Where'd You Learn How to Do That": "Billboard Canadian Hot 100 – September 10, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
- "You Got the Wrong Guy": "Billboard Canadian Hot 100 – March 4, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- "Right Round Here": "Billboard Canadian Hot 100 – January 13, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Dean Brody – Where'd You Learn How to Do That". Music Canada.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Dean Brody – You Got the Wrong Guy". Music Canada.
- ^ "2023 CCMA Awards Nominees". Canadian Country Music Association. July 13, 2023. Archived from the original on July 14, 2023.
- ^ "Here are all the 2024 Juno nominees". CBC Music, February 6, 2024.
- ^ "2024 CCMA AWARDS NOMINEES". Canadian Country Music Association. Archived from the original on July 19, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Right Round Here - Album by Dean Brody". Apple Music. September 15, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.