Ology (album) explained

Ology
Type:studio
Artist:Gallant
Cover:Ology by Gallant.jpg
Border:yes
Caption:Digital cover
Released:April 6, 2016
Studio:
Genre:Alternative R&B[1]
Length:52:41
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Ology is the debut studio album by American R&B singer Gallant. It was released on April 6, 2016, by Mind of a Genius Records and Warner Bros. Records.[2] The album was supported by the singles "Weight in Gold" and "Skipping Stones", featuring Jhené Aiko. Upon its release, Ology received positive reviews from most music critics, who complimented its innovative style and praised Gallant for his singing and songwriting.

Singles

His official debut single, titled "Weight in Gold" was released on June 26, 2015. The song was produced by Stint. The second single, "Skipping Stones", was released on February 5, 2016.

Critical reception

Ology received generally positive reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream publications, the album received an average score of 76, based on 5 reviews.[3] Allmusic writer Andy Kellman remarked that is "a debut full-length refreshingly bold enough to contain one guest appearance from a singer instead of several from rappers".[4] The Guardian writer Lenre Bakare noted that "if this is what R&B’s future looks like it’s brighter than ever".[5] In a mixed review Q Magazine's Eric Henderson found the album "not a straightforward journey, then, but still a rewarding one".

Accolades

Ology was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album, at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in 2017.[6]

Track listing

Notes

Charts

Album

Ology weekly chart performance
Chart (2016)Peak
position
UK R&B Albums (Official Charts Company)[7] 34
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[8] 39
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[9] 17
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[10] 50
US R&B Albums (Billboard)[11] 18

Songs

Personnel

Musicians

Notes and References

  1. News: Review: Gallant, 'Ology'. National Public Radio. March 31, 2016. June 30, 2024. Kelley. Frannie. March 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240304225827/https://www.npr.org/2016/03/31/472145212/first-listen-gallant-ology. live.
  2. Web site: Ology by The Gallant on Apple . apple.com . 2016-05-06 . 2016-08-21.
  3. Web site: Ology by Gallant.
  4. Web site: Ology - Gallant - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic. AllMusic.
  5. Web site: Gallant: Ology review – a vision of the future of R&B. Lanre. Bakare. 26 May 2016. the Guardian.
  6. Web site: 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards Nominees . The GRAMMYs . 9 February 2017.
  7. Web site: Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40: 15 April 2016 — 21 April 2016. Official Charts Company. June 30, 2024. April 21, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20220516110943/http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/r-and-b-albums-chart/20160415/115/. May 16, 2022. live.
  8. Gallant Chart History: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Billboard. June 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20230128143313/https://www.billboard.com/artist/gallant/chart-history/blp/. January 28, 2023. live.
  9. Gallant Chart History: Heatseekers Albums. Billboard. June 30, 2024.
  10. Gallant Chart History: Independent Albums. Billboard. June 30, 2024.
  11. Gallant Chart History: Top R&B Albums. Billboard. June 30, 2024.
  12. Gallant Chart History: Adult R&B Songs. Billboard. June 30, 2024.