Name: Cole Swindell by Cole Swindell
Brand: Cole Swindell
SKU: 093624939306
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (84 reviews)

ALBUM

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

1. Hey Y'all

by Cole Swindell

Acoustic Guitar: Billy Panda; Performer
Background Vocals: Michael Carter
Russell Terrell
John Palmieri; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Mike Stankiewicz; Production
Audio Engineer: John Palmieri
Chad Carlson; Production
Digital Editing: John Palmieri; Production
Mixing Assistant: John Netti; Production
Bass Guitar: Mike Wolofsky; Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike Wolofsky; Performer
Drums: Greg Morrow; Performer
Electric Guitar: Pat Buchanan
James Mitchell; Performer
Lead Vocals: Cole Swindell; Performer
Organ: Howard Duck; Performer
Synthesizer: Howard Duck; Performer
Composer: Brandon Kinney
Michael Carter
Cole Swindell; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Adam Ayan; Production
Mixing Engineer: Patrick Thrasher; Production
Producer: Michael Carter; Production
Assistant Production: Scott Johnson; Other
Recording: John Palmieri
Chad Carlson; Production
Primary Artist: Cole Swindell; Main Performer
Audio Recording Engineer: Chad Carlson
John Palmieri; Other
Overdubs Engineer: John Palmieri; Other

2. Chillin' It

by Cole Swindell

Acoustic Guitar: Billy Panda
Jody Stevens; Performer
Background Vocals: Shane Minor
Russell Terrell
Michael Carter
John Palmieri; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Mike Stankiewicz; Production
Audio Engineer: Chad Carlson
John Palmieri; Production
Mixing Assistant: John Netti; Production
Banjo: Jody Stevens; Performer
Bass Guitar: Mike Wolofsky
Jody Stevens; Performer
Drum Programming: Jody Stevens; Performer
Drums: Greg Morrow; Performer
Electric Guitar: Michael Carter
Jody Stevens
Pat Buchanan
James Mitchell; Performer
Hammond B3 Organ: Howard Duck; Performer
Keyboard: Jody Stevens; Performer
Lap Steel Guitar: Josh Matheny; Performer
Lead Vocals: Cole Swindell; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Adam Ayan; Production
Mixing Engineer: Patrick Thrasher; Production
Piano: Howard Duck
Michael Carter; Performer
Slide Guitar: Jody Stevens
Pat Buchanan; Performer
Digital Editing: John Palmieri; Production
Synthesizer: Howard Duck
Jody Stevens; Performer
Composer: Shane Minor
Cole Swindell; Composer
Producer: Michael Carter
Jody Stevens; Production
Bass Guitar: Jody Stevens
Mike Wolofsky; Performer
Assistant Production: Scott Johnson; Other
Primary Artist: Cole Swindell; Main Performer
Recording: John Palmieri
Chad Carlson; Production
Audio Recording Engineer: Chad Carlson
John Palmieri; Other
Loops Programmer: Greg Morrow
Jody Stevens; Other
Overdubs Engineer: John Palmieri; Other