The World Today (album)
The World Today is the thirteenth studio album by Australian country music artist Troy Cassar-Daley. The album was released on 19 March 2021 and peaked at number 3 on the ARIA Charts.
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| Released | 19 March 2021 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 62:17[1] | |||
| Label | Sony Music Australia | |||
| Producer | Matt Fell | |||
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At the 2021 ARIA Music Awards, the album won Best Country Album.[2][3]
At the 2022 Country Music Awards of Australia, the album won Top Selling Album of the Year.[4]
Reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Rolling Stone Australia |   [5] |
Mallory Arbour from Country Town said "In short, The World Today is a good example of an artist staying true to himself while pushing the boundaries. Rather than a change, the album is a progression for Troy Cassar-Daley that needs repeat listening to be fully appreciated."[6]
Jeff Jenkins from Stack Magazine said "Cassar-Daley is one of our biggest country stars, but he has broadened his sound. The World Today – which features co-writes with Paul Kelly, Don Walker, Shane Howard, Ian Moss and Kevin Bennett – owes as much to the bluesy working-class rock of Springsteen and Chisel as it does traditional country.."[7]
Tyler Jenke from Rolling Stone Australia called the album "one of the most confronting records in his discography, but easily one of the most breathtaking. Equally personal and resounding, Cassar-Daley crafts an almost flawless collection of songs within the space of an hour, touching upon topics which range from the introspective to the quietly exuberant, while providing an overarching feeling of positivity to the darkness."[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Back On Country" | Troy Cassar-Daley, Kevin Bennett | 4:30 |
| 2. | "My Heart Still Burns for You" | Cassar-Daley, Paul Kelly | 3:39 |
| 3. | "Parole" | Cassar-Daley | 4:01 |
| 4. | "Doin' Time" | Cassar-Daley, Greg Storer | 3:44 |
| 5. | "Heart Like a Small Town" | Cassar-Daley, Bennett | 4:32 |
| 6. | "Drive in the Dark (Be a Man)" | Cassar-Daley | 7:14 |
| 7. | "The World Today" | Cassar-Daley | 3:55 |
| 8. | "I Still Believe" | Cassar-Daley | 4:28 |
| 9. | "Rain Maker" | Cassar-Daley, Don Walker | 4:42 |
| 10. | "Too Big for This Town" | Cassar-Daley | 4:09 |
| 11. | "Broken Hearts Can Fly" | Cassar-Daley, Bennett | 4:32 |
| 12. | "South" (featuring Ian Moss) | Cassar-Daley, Ian Moss | 4:22 |
| 13. | "How You Fall" | Cassar-Daley, Kelly | 4:32 |
| 14. | "I Hear My River" | Cassar-Daley, Shane Howard | 3:57 |
| Total length: | 62:17[1] | ||
Charts
Year-end charts
| Chart (2021) | Position |
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| Australian Country Albums (ARIA)[9] | 14 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 19 March 2021[10] | CD, digital download, LP, streaming | Sony Music Australia | 19439857022 |
References
- "The World Today at AllMusic". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 30 October 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- Kelly, Vivienne (20 October 2021). "ARIA Awards nominees revealed: Amy Shark & Genesis Owusu lead the charge". The Music Network. Archived from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- "Genesis Owusu, The Kid Laroi, Spacey Jane, RÜFÜS DU SOL big winners at the 2021 ARIA Awards in partnership with YouTube Music". Australian Recording Industry Association. 24 November 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- Maguire, Kemii (20 April 2022). "2022 Golden Guitar Awards see Cassar-Daley take out Slim Dusty record, Shane Nicholson and Ashleigh Dallas collect top gongs". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- "Troy Cassar-Daley Triumphs Through Tragedy on The World Today". Rolling Stone Australia. 19 March 2021. Archived from the original on 30 October 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- "Album Review: Troy Cassar-Daley – The World Today". Country Town. 16 March 2021. Archived from the original on 30 October 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- "Troy Cassar-Daley, The World Today review". Stack Magazine. 17 March 2021. Archived from the original on 30 October 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- "Australiancharts.com – TROY CASSAR-DALEY – Christmas for Cowboys". Hung Medien. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- "ARIA Top 50 Country Albums for 2021". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
- "The World Today by Troy Cassar-Daley". JB Hi-Fi. Archived from the original on 30 October 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2021.