Wrong Crowd is the second studio album by British singer-songwriter Tom Odell. It was released on 10 June 2016.[2] Odell's first major release since his 2013 debut, Long Way Down, achieved international success, it was also his first album released via RCA Records.[3]
Background
The album was announced on 4 April 2016, along with the release of its lead single, "Wrong Crowd". Odell also released a music video for the song on the same date, in addition to the announcement of a new tour.[3] The album, released on 10 June 2016, was co-produced by Odell alongside Jim Abbiss, who has previously worked with artists like Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian and Adele.[2] Regarding the concept and production of the new album, Odell said,
I wanted the songs to sound big and dramatic; big strings and melodies emphasizing the songs further – rich in musicality and holding nothing back. The album follows a narrative of a man held at ransom by his childhood, yearning for it, yearning for nature- a desire for innocence in this perverse world in which he now lives. It’s a fictional story but the emotions and feelings are obviously ones I have felt – though the stories are elaborated and exaggerated. I wanted to create a world with a heightened sense of reality.[4]
Promotion
On 4 April 2016, Odell announced that he would go on tour and perform a series of intimate shows at venues across Europe and the United States in support of the album.[5] Tickets for his shows, titled the No Bad Days Tour, completely sold out.[6]
Track listing
Credits adapted from the album booklet.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Wrong Crowd" |
|
| 4:27 |
| 2. | "Magnetised" |
|
| 3:57 |
| 3. | "Concrete" | Odell |
| 3:49 |
| 4. | "Constellations" |
|
| 4:36 |
| 5. | "Sparrow" | Odell |
| 4:56 |
| 6. | "Still Getting Used to Being on My Own" |
|
| 3:03 |
| 7. | "Silhouette" |
|
| 4:47 |
| 8. | "Jealousy" | Odell |
| 3:49 |
| 9. | "Daddy" | Odell |
| 3:18 |
| 10. | "Here I Am" |
|
| 3:29 |
| 11. | "Somehow" | Odell |
| 6:52 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12. | "She Don't Belong to Me" |
|
| 3:58 |
| 13. | "Mystery" |
|
| 4:24 |
| 14. | "Entertainment" | Odell |
| 3:30 |
| 15. | "I Thought I Knew What Love Was" | Odell |
| 3:46 |
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
Certifications
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Release date
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 10 June 2016 | Digital download | RCA Records |
References
- ^ "Tom Odell Bio - Tom Odell Career". MTV Artists. Archived from the original on 5 October 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ a b Joann Bisson. "Tom Odell to release new album 'Wrong Crowd' and begin new tour". AXS. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Tom Odell To Release New Album 'Wrong Crowd' On 6/10 - RCA Records". RCA Records. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ "Tom Odell To Release New Album 'Wrong Crowd' On 6/10 - RCA Records". RCA Records. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- ^ Sam Meaghan. "Tom Odell announces tour + new album, Wrong Crowd". gigwise.com. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ "Tom Odell". Facebook. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ "Single Review: Tom Odell – Magnetised". A Bit Of Pop Music. 15 April 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Tom Odell – Wrong Crowd". Hung Medien. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "Austriancharts.at – Tom Odell – Wrong Crowd" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Tom Odell – Wrong Crowd" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Tom Odell – Wrong Crowd" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ "Czech Albums – Top 100". ČNS IFPI. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Tom Odell – Wrong Crowd" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ "Lescharts.com – Tom Odell – Wrong Crowd". Hung Medien. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Tom Odell – Wrong Crowd" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ "GFK Chart-Track Albums: Week 24, 2016". Chart-Track. IRMA. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ "Italiancharts.com – Tom Odell – Wrong Crowd". Hung Medien. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 20 June 2016. Archived from the original on 8 August 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". OLiS. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
- ^ "Spanishcharts.com – Tom Odell – Wrong Crowd". Hung Medien. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Tom Odell – Wrong Crowd". Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Tom Odell – Wrong Crowd". Hung Medien. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
- ^ "Tom Odell Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
- ^ "Tom Odell Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ^ "End of Year Album Chart Top 100 – 2016". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
- ^ "British album certifications – Tom Odell – Wrong Crowd". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
