The Continuum Project

The Continuum Project is the fourth studio album by Canadian country music artist Lindsay Ell. Released on May 25, 2018 by Stoney Creek Records, the album was co-produced by Ell and Kristian Bush.[1][2] The album is a track-by-track cover of John Mayer's 2006 album, Continuum. Recorded as a "homework" assignment before working on her debut label-supported album, The Project (2017), the record was released due to fan demand.[3]

The Continuum Project
Studio album by Lindsay Ell
Released	May 25, 2018
Recorded	Fall 2016
Genre	Country rock
Length	49:10
Label	Stoney Creek Records
Producer	Kristian Bush Lindsay Ell
Lindsay Ell chronology
The Project (2017) The Continuum Project (2018) Heart Theory (2020)

Critical reception

Writing for Forbes, Brittany Hodak wrote that The Continuum Project is a "creative, nuanced and refreshing take on [Continuum], with several standout performances both musically and vocally."[4] Matt Bjorke of Roughstock called the album a "wonderful tribute to one of [Ell's] musical heroes," and praised both Ell's guitar-playing skills and artistic expression.[5]

Commercial performance

The Continuum Project sold 1,100 copies in the United States in its first week.[6] The album debuted and peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums chart.[7]

Promotion

Ell filmed music videos for two of the album's tracks – "I Don't Trust Myself (With Loving You)" and "Dreaming with a Broken Heart" – both of which were directed by Brian Vaughan.[8][9]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Waiting on the World to Change"	John Mayer	3:28
2.	"I Don't Trust Myself (With Loving You)"	Mayer	4:38
3.	"Belief"	Mayer	3:49
4.	"Gravity"	Mayer	4:24
5.	"The Heart of Life"	Mayer	3:11
6.	"Vultures"	Mayer Steve Jordan Pino Palladino	3:52
7.	"Stop This Train"	Mayer	4:36
8.	"Slow Dancing in a Burning Room"	Mayer	4:06
9.	"Bold as Love"	Jimi Hendrix	4:18
10.	"Dreaming with a Broken Heart"	Mayer	4:02
11.	"In Repair"	Mayer Charlie Hunter	6:03
12.	"I'm Gonna Find Another You"	Mayer	2:43
Total length:			49:10

Charts

Chart (2018)	Peak position
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[7]	28

References

1. Casey, Jim (May 3, 2018). "Lindsay Ell to Release John Mayer-Inspired Album, "The Continuum Project," on May 25". Nash Country Daily. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
2. Wood, James (May 9, 2018). "Interview: Lindsay Ell discusses 'The Continuum Project,' her version of John Mayer's classic album". AXS. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
3. Gage, Jeff (May 2, 2018). "Lindsay Ell to Sing John Mayer on 'The Continuum Project'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
4. Hodak, Brittany (May 25, 2018). "Lindsay Ell's 'The Continuum Project' Is A Study In Superfandom...And Skill". Forbes. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
5. Bjorke, Matt (May 14, 2018). "Album Review: Lindsay Ell - "The Continuum Project"". Roughstock. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
6. Bjorke, Matt (June 5, 2018). "Top 10 Country Albums Sales Chart: June 5, 2018". Roughstock. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
7. "Lindsay Ell Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
8. Reuter, Annie (June 3, 2018). "Lindsay Ell Is a One-Woman Band in New Video". Taste of Country. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
9. Weatherby, Taylor (June 12, 2018). "Lindsay Ell Sings John Mayer's 'Dreaming With a Broken Heart' at a Piano on the Water: Exclusive Video". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2018.