Misguided Roses

Misguided Roses is singer/guitarist Edwin McCain's second album released by Lava Records. It was originally issued on June 24, 1997. "I'll Be", a very successful single in 1998, came from this record. Although "I'll Be" was the only successful single from the album, the track "See the Sky Again" also received some airplay. The album was recorded at the House of Therm Studios and Love Grotto, both in Nashville, Tennessee, and Doppler Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.

Misguided Roses
Studio album by
Edwin McCain
ReleasedJune 24, 1997
RecordedLate 1996 and early 1997
GenreAlternative rock
Length62:48
LabelLava Records
ProducerMatt Serletic, Kenny Greenberg
Edwin McCain chronology
Honor Among Thieves
(1995)		 Misguided Roses
(1997)		 Messenger
(1999)
Singles from Misguided Roses
  1. "See the Sky Again"
    Released: April 1997
  2. "I'll Be"
    Released: September 8, 1998[1]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic link

Track listing

All tracks composed by McCain. Except "Stop Thinking 'Bout That" by James Taylor & Daniel Kortchmar.

  1. "See the Sky Again" – 4:08
  2. "Grind Me in the Gears" – 4:21
  3. "Cleveland Park" – 4:27
  4. "I'll Be" – 4:26
  5. "How Strange It Seems" – 4:12
  6. "The Rhythm Of Life" – 5:28
  7. "Punish Me" – 5:06
  8. "Darwin's Children" – 4:14
  9. "Take Me" – 4:14
  10. "(I've Got To) Stop Thinking 'Bout That" – 3:50
  11. "What Matters" – 5:16
  12. "Holy City" – 11:54

Hidden Track: The song "Through The Floor" follows the song "Holy City"

Personnel
  • Scott Bannevich – bass guitar
  • Larry Chaney – electric guitar, cuatro, lap steel guitar
  • Beth Nielsen Chapman – background vocals
  • Bob Clearmountain – mixing
  • Ashley Cleveland – background vocals
  • Eric Darken – percussion, pandeiro
  • Richard Dodd – mixing
  • Larry Freemantle – art direction
  • Kenny Greenberg – acoustic guitar, dobro, electric guitar, 12-string guitar
  • Vicki Hampton – background vocals
  • Dave Harrison – percussion, drums
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering
  • Clay McBride – photography
  • Edwin McCain – guitar, lead vocals, background vocals
  • Michael McDonald – background vocals
  • Carl Meadows – engineer
  • Hans Neleman – cover design
  • Joseph M. Palmaccio – mastering
  • Matt Rollings – organ, synthesizer, piano, producer, wurlitzer, anvil
  • Matt Serletic – producer
  • Craig Shields – keyboards, alto sax, baritone sax, soprano sax, tenor sax, wind controller
  • Russ Taff – background vocals
  • Jeff Tomei – engineer

Charts

Singles
Year Single Chart Position
1998 "I'll Be" Adult Contemporary 6
1998 "I'll Be" Adult Top 40 6
1998 "I'll Be" The Billboard Hot 100 5
1998 "I'll Be" Top 40 Mainstream 10
1998 "I'll Be" Top 40 Tracks 5
1998 "I'll Be" Top 40 Adult Recurrents 2

References
  1. Sandiford-Waller, Theda (September 19, 1998). "Hot 100 Spotlight". Billboard. Vol. 110, no. 38. p. 105. A very limited pressing of Edwin McCain's 'I'll Be' (Lava /Atlantic) hit shelves Sept. 8...
  2. "Edwin McCain Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  3. "Edwin McCain Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  4. "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1998". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
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