Higher (Chris Stapleton album)
Higher is the upcoming fifth studio album by American musician Chris Stapleton, scheduled to be released through Mercury Nashville on November 10, 2023. The album was produced by Dave Cobb, Stapleton and his wife Morgane.[1] It was preceded by the lead single "White Horse".[2]
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Released | November 10, 2023 | |||
Studio | RCA Studio A, Nashville, Tennessee | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 54:29 | |||
Label | Mercury Nashville | |||
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Singles from Higher | ||||
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Background and recording
The album was recorded at RCA Studio A in Nashville, Tennessee, and additionally features producer Dave Cobb on acoustic and electric guitar and Stapleton's wife Morgane on backing vocals, synthesizer and tambourine, along with contributions from members of his touring band J.T. Cure and Derek Mixon, as well as Paul Franklin, and Lee Pardini.[3] A press release stated that the album "span[s] genres and def[ies] easy categorization",[4] while Uproxx described the album and lead single "White Horse" as "emotionally raw and brutally honest".[5]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "What Am I Gonna Do" | 3:01 |
2. | "South Dakota" | 4:41 |
3. | "Trust" | 3:23 |
4. | "It Takes a Woman" | 4:06 |
5. | "The Fire" | 3:45 |
6. | "Think I'm in Love with You" | 3:42 |
7. | "Loving You on My Mind" | 3:29 |
8. | "White Horse" | 4:27 |
9. | "Higher" | 4:02 |
10. | "The Bottom" | 4:06 |
11. | "The Day I Die" | 4:05 |
12. | "Crosswind" | 3:23 |
13. | "Weight of Your World" | 3:54 |
14. | "Mountains of My Mind" | 4:25 |
Total length: | 54:29 |
Personnel
- Chris Stapleton – lead vocals
- Dave Cobb – acoustic guitar, electric guitar
- J.T. Cure – bass guitar
- Paul Franklin – pedal steel
- Derek Mixon – drums
- Morgane Stapleton – backing vocals, synthesizer, tambourine
- Lee Pardini – organ, piano
References
- Kreps, Daniel (July 21, 2023). "Chris Stapleton Announces New Album Higher, Shares First Single 'White Horse'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- Rettig, James (July 21, 2023). "Chris Stapleton Announces New Album Higher: Hear "White Horse"". Stereogum. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- Nicholson, Jessica (July 21, 2023). "Chris Stapleton Releases 'White Horse,' the First Glimpse at Upcoming Album Higher". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- Vito, Jo (July 21, 2023). "Chris Stapleton Announces New Album Higher, Shares "White Horse": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- Pointer, Flisadam (July 21, 2023). "Chris Stapleton's 'White Horse' Single Is Readying Fans For His Emotionally Raw And Brutally Honest Higher Album". Uproxx. Retrieved July 29, 2023.