Drinkin' Problem Explained

Drinkin' Problem
Cover:Drinkin' Problem single.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Midland
Album:On the Rocks
Genre:Country
Label:Big Machine
Next Title:Make a Little
Next Year:2017

"Drinkin' Problem" is the debut song of the American country music band Midland. It was released on February 27, 2017, as the first single from their debut album On the Rocks. The band members wrote the song with Josh Osborne and Shane McAnally, both of whom produced it with Dann Huff.

Critical reception

Taste of Country reviewed the song with favor, saying that "The trio’s 'Drinkin’ Problem' keeps the pretty of old-school country swing but dives dark into sorrow with no shame."[1]

Commercial performance

"Drinkin' Problem" was certified Gold by the RIAA on August 16, 2017, and Platinum on January 18, 2019, and double Platinum on September 10, 2019.

Music video

The song's music video, directed by group member Cameron Duddy, was shot in Lockhart, Texas. It features the band selling moonshine.[2]

Personnel

Adapted from On the Rocks liner notes.[3]

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2017)Position
Canada Country (Billboard)[4] 12
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[5] 14
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[6] 15

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ToC Critic's Pick: Midland, 'Drinkin' Problem' [Listen]]. Dukes. Billy. December 27, 2016. Taste of Country. 12 April 2017.
  2. Web site: Country's Hippest New Trio, Midland, Reveals Lawbreaking New Video for "Drinkin' Problem". Konicki. Lisa. February 24, 2017. Nash Country Daily. 12 April 2017.
  3. On the Rocks . Midland . 2017 . CD backing card . Big Machine Records . BMRML0100H.
  4. Billboard Canada Year-End Country Airplay of 2017. Billboard. 22 December 2017 . December 31, 2017.
  5. Country Airplay Songs – Year-End 2017. Billboard. December 18, 2017.
  6. Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2017. Billboard. December 18, 2017.