Wasted in Jackson
Encyclopedia
Wasted In Jackson is the debut studio album
recorded by American singer-songwriter
Lauren Pritchard
, produced by Eg White
and was released on 25 October 2010 on Island Records
. The album was digitally released on 25 October 2010, followed by a physical release on 25 October 2010 through Island Records. The lead single from the album, "When the Night Kills the Day", was released on 3 May 2010. A second single from the album, "Painkillers", was released on 9 August 2010. A third single from the album, "Not the Drinking
", was released on 25 October 2010, the same day as the album's release. "Not The Drinking" was the only single not to be released physically. All singles have so far failed to chart. "Not the Drinking" was added to BBC Radio Two A-List in October 2010 and remained there for two weeks. Wasted In Jackson entered the UK Album Chart at 84 on 31 October. A fourth single, "Stuck", will be released on 14 February 2011.
- Pritchard explained how the album's title emanated from its evocative title-track and its reference to her small-town, Deep-South-USA upbringing: "In a way I wanted to pay homage to my hometown. I'm actually very thankful that it is the tiny little small town that it IS, because it made me wanna get the heck OUTTA there! You know, from a very young age I always knew that I wanted to go somewhere else! And so that in turn became the reason why I started my journey and what ultimately led me to London and making this album! I just always felt like I was wasting my time BEING in Jackson as a young kid."
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
recorded by American singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
Lauren Pritchard
Lauren Pritchard (singer)
Lauren Pritchard is an American soul singer, songwriter and actress, currently based in London, England.Born and raised in Jackson, Tennessee, Pritchard began writing songs when she was just 14 years old. She then moved to Los Angeles at 16, where she lived with Lisa-Marie Presley and tried to...
, produced by Eg White
Eg White
Francis Anthony "Eg" White is a British musician, songwriter and producer. White is primarily known for his work with successful commercial pop acts such as Adele, Duffy, Will Young and James Morrison...
and was released on 25 October 2010 on Island Records
Island Records
Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group...
. The album was digitally released on 25 October 2010, followed by a physical release on 25 October 2010 through Island Records. The lead single from the album, "When the Night Kills the Day", was released on 3 May 2010. A second single from the album, "Painkillers", was released on 9 August 2010. A third single from the album, "Not the Drinking
Not the Drinking
"Not the Drinking" is a song by Lauren Pritchard, released as the third single from her debut album Wasted in Jackson. The single was released on October 25, 2010, the same day as the album's release. The song was added to BBC Radio Two's A-List in October...
", was released on 25 October 2010, the same day as the album's release. "Not The Drinking" was the only single not to be released physically. All singles have so far failed to chart. "Not the Drinking" was added to BBC Radio Two A-List in October 2010 and remained there for two weeks. Wasted In Jackson entered the UK Album Chart at 84 on 31 October. A fourth single, "Stuck", will be released on 14 February 2011.
Background
Speaking in November 2010 to noted UK soul writer Pete Lewis - Assistant Editor of Blues & SoulBlues & Soul
Blues & Soul is a British music magazine covering black music. Genres covered include soul, R&B, jazz, hip hop, reggae and world music. It was first published in 1966 and is known for first using the term Northern Soul....
- Pritchard explained how the album's title emanated from its evocative title-track and its reference to her small-town, Deep-South-USA upbringing: "In a way I wanted to pay homage to my hometown. I'm actually very thankful that it is the tiny little small town that it IS, because it made me wanna get the heck OUTTA there! You know, from a very young age I always knew that I wanted to go somewhere else! And so that in turn became the reason why I started my journey and what ultimately led me to London and making this album! I just always felt like I was wasting my time BEING in Jackson as a young kid."
Critical reception
The album has received generally positive views from music critics. Telegraph music critic Andrew Perry gave the album a positive review commenting that "Born in Jackson, Tennessee, 22-year-old Lauren Pritchard already has a survivor’s CV."Track listing
The track listing for Wasted In Jackson.| # | Track | Songwriters | Producers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Stuck" | Lauren Pritchard Lauren Pritchard (singer) Lauren Pritchard is an American soul singer, songwriter and actress, currently based in London, England.Born and raised in Jackson, Tennessee, Pritchard began writing songs when she was just 14 years old. She then moved to Los Angeles at 16, where she lived with Lisa-Marie Presley and tried to... |
3:44 | |
| 2. | "Not The Drinking" | Pritchard | 3:36 | |
| 3. | "Wasted In Jackson" | Pritchard | 3:13 | |
| 4. | "I Hope It's You" | Pritchard | 3:52 | |
| 5. | "Painkillers" | Pritchard | 3:31 | |
| 6. | "No Way" |
Pritchard | 3:31 | |
| 7. | "Hanging Up" | Pritchard | 3:30 | |
| 8. | "Going Home" | Pritchard | 3:47 | |
| 9. | "Bad Time To Fall" | Pritchard | 3:10 | |
| 10. | "Try A Little Harder" | Pritchard | 3:12 | |
| 11. | "When The Night Kills The Day" | Pritchard | 3:45 |
Chart performance
| Chart (2010) | Peak |
|---|---|
| UK Albums Chart UK Albums Chart The UK Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales in the United Kingdom. It is compiled every week by The Official Charts Company and broadcast on a Sunday on BBC Radio 1 , and published in Music Week magazine and on the OCC website .To qualify for the UK albums chart... |
84 |