The State I'm In (Leigh Nash album)

The State I'm In is the first country music studio album from Leigh Nash. She released the project on September 18, 2015. Nash worked with producer Brendan Benson, in the production of this album.

The State I'm In
Studio album by
Leigh Nash
ReleasedSeptember 18, 2015 (2015-09-18)
GenreCountry
Length38:38
ProducerBrendan Benson
Leigh Nash chronology
Hymns and Sacred Songs
(2011)		 The State I'm In
(2015)

Background

Nash worked with producer Brendan Benson, in the creation of this album.[1] The album has a traditional country feel, and Nash cited country artists such as Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline and Jim Reeves as influences.[2] The album a recurring theme of being homesick.[2] A single, "Somebody's Yesterday", co-written with Gerry House, was released from the album.[3]

The album debuted on Top Country Albums chart at No. 39, and No. 18 on the Heatseeker Albums chart, with 1,100 copies sold on its debut week.[4]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Jesus Freak Hideout[5]

Awarding the album five stars from Jesus Freak Hideout, Ryan Barbee states, "it's fresh, melancholy but hopeful, whimsical, and endearing."[5]

Accolades
Publication Rank List
The Guardian 4 The 10 Best Country Albums of 2015[6]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Spider and the Moth"Jesse Hall, Leigh Nash3:49
2."Cruel Heart"Hall, Nash3:16
3."Chicago"Hall, Nash, Emily West, Stephen Wilson3:37
4."Mountain"Hall, Nash2:37
5."What's Behind Me"Hall, Nash, Stephen Wilson3:05
6."Somebody's Yesterday"Gerry House, Nash2:59
7."The Promise Break"House, Nash2:54
8."Dreaming Out Loud"Hall, Nash3:37
9."The State I'm In"Nash, Wilson3:18
10."High Is Better"Nash, Wilson3:24
11."Tell Me Now Tennessee"Nash, Wilson3:13
12."Doing It Wrong"Brendan Benson, Nash2:49
Total length:38:38

Charts
Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[7] 39
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[8] 18

References
  1. Maxwell, Emily (August 31, 2015). "Writer Of The Week: Leigh Nash". American Songwriter. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
  2. Chuck Dauphin (July 10, 2015). "Leigh Nash Heads Home on 'The State I'm In': Exclusive Song Premiere". Billboard.
  3. Marissa R. Moss (July 30, 2015). "Hear Leigh Nash Go South With 'Somebody's Yesterday'". RollingStone.
  4. Bjorke, Matt (September 28, 2015). "Country Albums Chart Report: September 28, 2015". Roughstock. Retrieved September 29, 2015. Sales figure given here
  5. Barbee, Ryan (September 18, 2015). "Leigh Nash, "The State I'm In" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
  6. Smith, Grady (December 17, 2015). "The 10 Best Country Albums of 2015". The Guardian. Retrieved December 20, 2015.
  7. "Leigh Nash Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  8. "Leigh Nash Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
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