The Continuum Project is the fourth studio album by Canadian country music artist Lindsay Ell. Released on May 25, 2018, by Stoney Creek Records, the album was co-produced by Ell and Kristian Bush.[1][2] The album is a track-by-track cover of John Mayer's 2006 album, Continuum. Recorded as a "homework" assignment before working on her debut label-supported album, The Project (2017), the record was released due to fan demand.[3]
Critical reception
Writing for Forbes, Brittany Hodak wrote that The Continuum Project is a "creative, nuanced and refreshing take on [Continuum], with several standout performances both musically and vocally."[4] Matt Bjorke of Roughstock called the album a "wonderful tribute to one of [Ell's] musical heroes," and praised both Ell's guitar-playing skills and artistic expression.[5]
Commercial performance
The Continuum Project sold 1,100 copies in the United States in its first week.[6] The album debuted and peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums chart.[7]
Promotion
Ell filmed music videos for two of the album's tracks – "I Don't Trust Myself (With Loving You)" and "Dreaming with a Broken Heart" – both of which were directed by Brian Vaughan.[8][9]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Waiting on the World to Change" | John Mayer | 3:28 |
| 2. | "I Don't Trust Myself (With Loving You)" | Mayer | 4:38 |
| 3. | "Belief" | Mayer | 3:49 |
| 4. | "Gravity" | Mayer | 4:24 |
| 5. | "The Heart of Life" | Mayer | 3:11 |
| 6. | "Vultures" | 3:52 | |
| 7. | "Stop This Train" | Mayer | 4:36 |
| 8. | "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room" | Mayer | 4:06 |
| 9. | "Bold as Love" | Jimi Hendrix | 4:18 |
| 10. | "Dreaming with a Broken Heart" | Mayer | 4:02 |
| 11. | "In Repair" |
| 6:03 |
| 12. | "I'm Gonna Find Another You" | Mayer | 2:43 |
| Total length: | 49:10 | ||
Charts
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[7] | 28 |
References
- ^ Casey, Jim (May 3, 2018). "Lindsay Ell to Release John Mayer-Inspired Album, "The Continuum Project," on May 25". Nash Country Daily. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ Wood, James (May 9, 2018). "Interview: Lindsay Ell discusses 'The Continuum Project,' her version of John Mayer's classic album". AXS. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ Gage, Jeff (May 2, 2018). "Lindsay Ell to Sing John Mayer on 'The Continuum Project'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ Hodak, Brittany (May 25, 2018). "Lindsay Ell's 'The Continuum Project' Is A Study In Superfandom...And Skill". Forbes. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (May 14, 2018). "Album Review: Lindsay Ell - "The Continuum Project"". Roughstock. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (June 5, 2018). "Top 10 Country Albums Sales Chart: June 5, 2018". Roughstock. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ a b "Lindsay Ell Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ Reuter, Annie (June 3, 2018). "Lindsay Ell Is a One-Woman Band in New Video". Taste of Country. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- ^ Weatherby, Taylor (June 12, 2018). "Lindsay Ell Sings John Mayer's 'Dreaming With a Broken Heart' at a Piano on the Water: Exclusive Video". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
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