The Journey YYC, Vol. 1
| The Journey YYC, Vol. 1 | ||||
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| EP by | ||||
| Released | April 6, 2018[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2017-2018 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 21:12 | |||
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| Producer | Paul Brandt, Ben Fowler | |||
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| Singles from The Journey YYC, Vol. 1 | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Exclaim! | 8/10[2] |
The Journey YYC, Vol. 1 is the second extended play by Canadian country artist Paul Brandt, released on April 6, 2018. The EP is the first part of a two-part series with the second volume The Journey BNA, Vol. 2 being released in November 2018.[3] Brandt debuted the extended play live at a CBC Music "First Play Live" event in Toronto, Ontario in April 2018.[4]
Background[edit]
Brandt conceived the idea of the two-part extended play series while on a motorcycle trip along the Pacific Coast Highway in California. He thought of it as a reverse concept of his past hit "Alberta Bound", starting with him conceptually in Calgary, Alberta (YYC), before progressing to Nashville, Tennessee (BNA) for the second volume.[3]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Journey" | Paul Brandt | 3:26 |
| 2. | "All About Her" | Brandt, Seth Mosley, Ben Stennis | 2:47 |
| 3. | "Better Country" | Brandt, Doug Romanow | 3:27 |
| 4. | "Thank You, Thank You" | Brandt | 3:59 |
| 5. | "YYC BNA" | Brandt | 3:39 |
| 6. | "Slow Down" | Nichole Nordeman, Christopher Stevens | 3:54 |
| Total length: | 21:12 | ||
Personnel[edit]
Adapted from AllMusic.[5]
- Liz Brandt - background vocals
- Paul Brandt - lead vocals, production, songwriting, composing
- Jimmy Carter - bass guitar
- Court Clement - electric guitar
- J.T. Corenflos - electric guitar
- Elenore Denig - strings
- Richard Dodd - mastering
- Dan Dugmore - guitar
- Ben Fowler - mixing, production
- Cara Fox - strings
- Vicki Hampton - background vocals
- Mark Hill - bass guitar
- Charles Judge - keyboard, synthesizer
- Trey Keller - background vocals
- Joel Key - guitar, acoustic guitar
- Todd Lombardo - banjo, dobro, guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin
- Gordon Mote - keyboard, Hammond B-3 organ, piano
- Nichole Nordeman - songwriting, composing
- Mike "X" O'Connor - electric guitar, keyboard, mixing, production, programming
- Mike Payne - acoustic guitar, electric guitar
- Doug Romanow - composing, keyboards, songwriting, programming
- Ben Stennis - composing, songwriting
- Christopher Stevens - composing, songwriting
- Russell Terrell - background vocals
- Brianna Tyson - background vocals
- Scott Williamson - drums
- Nir Z - drums
Charts[edit]
Album[edit]
| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[6] | 58 |
Singles[edit]
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| CAN Country [7] | ||
| 2018 | "The Journey" | 16 |
| 2019 | "All About Her" | 9 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Paul Brandt – The Journey YYC Vol 1". Discogs. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ Ashley, Marlo (April 7, 2018). "Paul Brandt, The Journey YYC: Vol 1". Exclaim!.
- ^ a b Volmers, Eric. "Home and Away: Paul Brandt tells his story through double-EP Journey project". Calgary Herald. Postmedia Network. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ "First Play Live: Paul Brandt, The Journey YYC: Vol. 1". CBC Music. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
- ^ a b "The Journey YYC, Vol. 1 - Paul Brandt". AllMusic. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ "Paul Brandt Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ "Paul Brandt Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
