Cole Swindell – Self-Titled Debut CD (2014) – Warner Bros.

Up for auction is the self-titled debut CD by Cole Swindell, released in 2014 on Warner Bros. Records. This album solidified Swindell as a powerhouse in the “bro-country” and contemporary country scene, featuring a string of radio hits and fan favorites.

Album Highlights:

• Artist: Cole Swindell

• Release Year: 2014

• Label: Warner Bros. Records

• Produced By: Jody Stevens and Michael Carter

Complete Tracklist:

1. Hey Y’all

2. Chillin’ It

3. Swayin’

4. Hope You Get Lonely Tonight

5. Let Me See Ya Girl

6. Ain’t Worth the Whiskey

7. Brought to You by Beer

8. I Just Want You

9. Get Up

10. A Dozen Roses and a Six-Pack

11. Down Home Boys

12. The Back Roads and the Back Row

Condition & Details:

• Format: Compact Disc (CD)

• Disc Condition: Pre-owned and in excellent condition. Tested for quality and plays perfectly from start to finish.

• Packaging: Original jewel case is included and shows only minor surface shelf wear.

• Inserts: Includes the original booklet with photography, credits, and lyrics.

Cole Swindell’s first hit single, “Chillin’ It,” sounds a bit like Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise” as performed by Luke Bryan, and there’s a reason for that: prior to taking a stab at a recording career, Swindell was a songwriter, penning songs for Bryan, FGL, and Scotty McCreery. He’s a behind-the-scenes bro, responsible for crafting the sound and feel of contemporary country, and his eponymous 2014 album demonstrates the attributes of his craft. Swindell knows his way with a hook, whether it’s coming up with a clever title (“Ain’t Worth the Whiskey,” “Brought to You by Beer,” “Dozen Roses & a Six-Pack”) and worthy hooks along with melodies that escalate nicely, and the production by Michael Carter and Jody Stevens is crisp and clean, designed to fit within the contours of modern radio. The one problem with the record is that Swindell sounds like a songwriter, not a singer. He has a guy-next-door voice that’s ingratiating. Nevertheless, the album winds up pleasant enough: it’s constructed by pros who know how to get tunes on the radio, so it goes down easy. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi