What I'm Feelin' is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Anthony Hamilton. It was released on March 25, 2016, by RCA Records.[1][2]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| PopMatters | 7/10[4] |
Allmusic editor Andy Kellman found that What I'm Feelin "isn't up to the level" of Hamilton's previous albums, "but its strengths are undeniable, too numerous to make the set seem like a disappointment. It starts with the clawing funk of "Save Me" (something of a full-band sequel to "Sista Big Bones"), one of those openers so effective that the temptation to hit "repeat" and skip the rest is very real. Unlike his earlier work, Hamilton here rarely dips into sorrow, instead using more of his time to express desire and gratitude. The range of backdrops is as varied as ever, from solo acoustic piano to burbling synthesizers."[3] Associated Press critic felt that Hamilton and Batson "picked up where they left off, working perfectly together on well-crafted tracks from the upbeat "Save Me" to the smooth "Never Letting Go." Hamilton’s distinctive Southern vocals are strong throughout his 12-track offering. He candidly sings about his appreciation of loving his mate, his relationship mishaps and spiritual growth."[5]
Colin McGuire from PopMatters called the album a "reflective record for a man much more conflicted than one might guess, What I'm Feelin' turns out to be somewhat of a fascinating listen."[4] Renowned for Sound critic Jessica Thomas found that the album was "Anthony Hamilton in his realest form, crooning a humble collection of soulful numbers that emote straight from the heart. From delicate ballads to up-tempo grooves, his fifth studio album reminds us all of the true power of soul."[6] In her review for NPR, Kiana Fitzgerald remarked: "The songs that are built within that framework all expand and reach out in varying emotional directions, but remain rooted in the unmistakable influence of the church [...] While Hamilton doesn't feel the need to fix what isn't broken, there are moments when he wanders, and it works."[7]
Commercial performance
What I'm Feelin' debuted at number 15 on the US Billboard 200, with first week sales of 23,000 copies.[8] It also opened at number two on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, only behind K. Michelle's More Issues Than Vogue,[8] becoming Hamilton's highest-charting album yet as well as his best ranking since his debut with Comin' from Where I'm From.[9]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Save Me" | Batson | 3:55 | |
| 2. | "Ain't No Shame" |
| Batson | 4:38 |
| 3. | "What I'm Feelin'" (featuring The HamilTones) |
| Batson | 3:59 |
| 4. | "Amen" |
|
| 3:37 |
| 5. | "I Want You" |
| Batson | 4:24 |
| 6. | "Never Letting Go" |
| Batson | 3:51 |
| 7. | "Grateful" |
| Batson | 4:18 |
| 8. | "Walk in My Shoes" |
| Batson | 4:02 |
| 9. | "Take You Home" |
|
| 4:54 |
| 10. | "Still" |
| Batson | 3:24 |
| 11. | "Ever Seen Heaven" |
| Batson | 2:48 |
| 12. | "Love Is an Angry Thing" |
| Batson | 3:38 |
| Total length: | 47:29 | |||
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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References
- ^ "What I'm Feelin' by Anthony Hamilton on iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. 2016-03-25. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
- ^ Gail Mitchell (2016-02-24). "Anthony Hamilton Reveals Fifth Album 'What I'm Feelin'': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
- ^ a b Kellman, Andy. "What I'm Feelin'". AllMusic. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
- ^ a b McGuire, Colin (April 5, 2016). "Anthony Hamilton: What I'm Feelin'". PopMatters. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ "Music review: 'What I'm Feelin by Anthony Hamilton". Associated Press. September 15, 2018. Retrieved January 28, 2025 – via Gulf News.
- ^ Thomas, Jessica. "Album Review: Anthony Hamilton – What I'm Feelin'". Renowned for Sound. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Kiana (March 23, 2016). "Review: Anthony Hamilton, 'What I'm Feelin"". NPR. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ a b Mendizabal, Amaya Mendizabal (April 6, 2016). "K. Michelle Earns Second No. 1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, While Anthony Hamilton Scores His Highest-Charting Effort Ever". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 28, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ a b "Anthony Hamilton Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Anthony Hamilton – What I'm Feelin'" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "South African Top 20 Albums Chart". RSG. Archived from the original on April 18, 2016.
- ^ "Anthony Hamilton Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2020.