On the Rocks (Midland album) explained

On the Rocks
Type:studio
Artist:Midland
Cover:Midland on the rocks.jpg
Genre:Neotraditional country
Length:45:26
Label:Big Machine
Prev Title:Midland
Prev Year:2016
Next Title:Let It Roll
Next Year:2019

On the Rocks is the debut studio album by American country music band Midland. It was released on September 22, 2017 via Big Machine Records.[1] In 2019 it was certified Gold by RIAA for selling 500,000 units.

Content

The album features 13 songs, featuring the singles "Drinkin' Problem", "Make a Little", and "Burn Out". All songs written by band members on album. Josh Osborne, Shane McAnally, and Dann Huff served as producers.

Critical reception

Allmusic reviewer Stephen Thomas Erlewine rated the album 4 out of 5 stars, comparing its sound favorably to Alabama and Dwight Yoakam. He also stated that "the three members construct sturdy songs with a shimmering surface to match."[2] Chris Richards of The Washington Post described the album as "the year's best country album".[3] Exclaim! writer Marlo Ashley gave the album a 9 out of 10, comparing "Lonely For You Only" to Sonny James. She also called the album "charming".[4]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart, selling 17,000 copies (20,000 units including streams and tracks) in the first week.[5] It has sold 112,500 copies in the United States as of March 2019.[6] In November 2019 it was certified Gold by RIAA for selling 500,000 units.[7]

Personnel

Adapted from On the Rocks liner notes.[8]

Midland
Additional musicians
Technical

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2017)Position
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[9] 85
Chart (2018)Position
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[10] 66
Chart (2019)Position
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[11] 69

Singles

YearSinglePeak positionsSalesCertifications
US
Country

[12]
US
Country
Airplay

[13]
US
[14]
CAN
[15]
CAN
Country
[16]
2017"Drinkin' Problem"4 3 45 98 1

Gold

"Make a Little"23 15 12
2018"Burn Out"11 3 63 36

Notes

Notes and References

  1. http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/country/7841890/midland-album-details-release-date-video-interview "Midland's New Album: Release Date & Details | Billboard" 6/23/2017 by Taylor Weatherby
  2. Web site: On the Rocks review. Erlewine. Stephen Thomas. Allmusic. 24 September 2017.
  3. News: An underwear model and his pals just dropped the year's best country album . September 28, 2017 . Chris . Richards . Washington Post .
  4. Web site: Midland On the Rocks. Ashley. Marlo. September 20, 2017. Exclaim!. January 2, 2018.
  5. 'Pretty' Good: Kenny Chesney Scores 28th Country Airplay No. 1; Midland, Home Free And Chris Janson Make Top 10 Debuts On Country Albums. October 3, 2017 . Jim . Asker . Billboard .
  6. News: Top 10 Country Albums: March 5, 2019. Matt. Bjorke. March 5, 2019. Roughstock. April 13, 2019.
  7. United States. Midland. On the Rocks. November 12, 2019. December 13, 2020.
  8. On the Rocks . Midland . 2017 . CD backing card . Big Machine Records . BMRML0100H.
  9. Top Country Albums – Year-End 2017. Billboard. December 5, 2021.
  10. Top Country Albums – Year-End 2018. Billboard. July 11, 2020.
  11. Top Country Albums – Year-End 2019. Billboard. July 11, 2020.
  12. Midland – Chart history (Country Songs). Billboard. April 17, 2018.
  13. Midland – Chart history (Country Airplay). Billboard. April 17, 2018.
  14. Billboard Hot 100 results for Midland. Billboard. September 4, 2017.
  15. Midland – Chart history Canadian Hot 100. Billboard.
  16. Canada Country results for Midland. Billboard. September 4, 2017.
  17. News: Top 30 Digital Country Singles: April 30, 2018 . Roughstock. Bjorke. Matt. April 30, 2018 . April 30, 2018 .