Leather (album) explained

Leather
Type:	studio
Artist:	Cody Johnson
Cover:	CodyJohnsonLeather.jpg
Alt:	A photo of Johnson's tattooed and dirty hand
Genre:	Country
Length:	40:19
Label:	Warner Music Nashville
Producer:	Trent Willmon
Prev Year:	2021

Leather is the ninth studio album and third major-label album by American country music singer Cody Johnson. It was released on November 3, 2023, via Warner Music Nashville,^[1] and produced by Trent Willmon.^[2] "The Painter" was issued in August 2023 as the lead single. Johnson has stated that the 12 tracks released on November 3 are the first part of a "24-track deluxe album".^[1]

Critical reception

Matt Bjorke of Roughstock wrote that "while Cody's uptempo gems are fantastic, he really shines on ballads where he can showcase his conversational storytelling vocals", highlighting "Whiskey Bent" with Jelly Roll and "Leather".^[3] Entertainment Focuss James Daykin felt that Johnson "delves into themes deeply rooted in country traditions, weaving tales of love, loss, resilience, and the enduring spirit of a cowboy" and called it "a cohesive and emotionally charged album".

Charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)^[4]	88
Australian Country Albums (ARIA)^[5]	10

Notes and References

Web site: Cody Johnson Announces New Single "The Painter" Is Dropping Next Month, Confirms Deluxe Album Leather Coming This Fall. Casey Young. July 25, 2023. Whiskey Riff. July 25, 2023.
Web site: Leather by Cody Johnson – Lyrics & Meaning. Maxim Mower. November 3, 2023. Holler. November 4, 2023.
Web site: Album Review: Cody Johnson – Leather. Roughstock. Bjorke. Matt. November 3, 2023. November 4, 2023.
The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 13 November 2023. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1758. 6. November 13, 2023.
Web site: ARIA Top 40 Country Albums Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. November 13, 2023. November 11, 2023.