Who You Selling For

Who You Selling For
Studio album by The Pretty Reckless
Released October 21, 2016 (2016-10-21)
Recorded 2015–16
Studio Water Music Recording Studios
(Hoboken, New Jersey)
Genre Hard rock, post-grunge, progressive rock
Length 51:46
Label Razor & Tie
Producer Kato Khandwala
The Pretty Reckless chronology
Going to Hell
(2014)		 Who You Selling For
(2016)
Singles from Who You Selling For
  1. "Take Me Down"
    Released: July 15, 2016
  2. "Oh My God"
    Released: September 9, 2016

Who You Selling For is the third studio album by American rock band The Pretty Reckless, released on October 21, 2016 by Razor & Tie.

Background and release

In early September 2015, frontwoman Taylor Momsen confirmed that the band was working on new material in the studio.[1] Momsen co-wrote all the songs with lead guitarist Ben Phillips, while the album was produced by longtime collaborator Kato Khandwala.[2] Writing for the album began shortly after the completion of two years of touring in support of the band's second studio album, Going to Hell (2014). "We had so much we wanted to say, it was like shaking a can of soda on tour, and then when we started writing we cracked the seal", Momsen said. "The touring life is very isolating. You look at the world through a bus or airplane window. But music is the healing factor. It's the one thing that is grounding and a true companion through the forest. It saved us—again."[3]

The album's title, Who You Selling For, and its release date were officially announced on August 9, 2016.[3] Regarding the title, Momsen said, "For me, it's a question that challenges what I'm doing with my life. It questions the meaning of my actions whatever they are. It also defines the record in a grander way by asking the listener to look into the meaning of each song past the obvious."[4] She also explained that the cover art is "a very direct representation of how I feel at the moment. I wanted it to be artistic and emote how I'm feeling at this junction in my life. An artist came to me with this image, and it was just perfect! The artist is a close friend who wants to remain anonymous, but they had heard the record and worked based off of the music to create that image."[2]

The lead single from Who You Selling For, "Take Me Down", was released digitally on July 15, 2016,[5] and was serviced to US active rock radio on July 19.[6] When the single topped Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart on the issue dated November 5, 2016, The Pretty Reckless became the first act to send its first four entries to number one on that chart, as well as the female-fronted group with the most number ones.[7] "Oh My God" was released on September 9, 2016 as the album's second single.[8] In support of the album, the band has embarked on a tour across the United States, which kicked off on October 20 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and will wrap on December 6 in Los Angeles.[3]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[9]
Rock Sound6/10[10]

Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic opined that the band "have decided to grow up on Who You Selling For and, thanks to their inherent muscle and the sharp articulation of producer Kato Khandwala, this self-conscious maturation succeeds."[9] Chad Bowar of Loudwire wrote that the album "continues the maturation of [the band's] sound, delivering a varied batch of memorable songs", concluding, "With too many hard rock bands sounding sterile and calculated, it makes the rawness, emotion and originality of Who You Selling For stand out even more."[4] Emma Matthews of Rock Sound commented that "The Pretty Reckless may have evolved over the years, but one trait that remains is frontwoman Taylor Momsen's fearlessness in the face of change."[10]

Commercial performance

Who You Selling For debuted at number 13 on the US Billboard 200 with 19,580 copies sold in pure album sales.[11][12] The album debuted at number 23 on the UK Albums Chart, selling 4,157 copies in its first week.[13]

Track listing

All tracks written by Taylor Momsen and Ben Phillips. All tracks produced by Kato Khandwala. 

No. Title Length
1. "The Walls Are Closing In / Hangman"   6:36
2. "Oh My God"   3:25
3. "Take Me Down"   4:13
4. "Prisoner"   3:00
5. "Wild City"   4:48
6. "Back to the River" (featuring Warren Haynes) 5:07
7. "Who You Selling For"   2:47
8. "Bedroom Window"   2:04
9. "Living in the Storm"   5:01
10. "Already Dead"   4:16
11. "The Devil's Back"   7:06
12. "Mad Love"   3:23
Total length:
 51:46

Personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Who You Selling For.[16]

  • Andy Burton – keyboards, organ, piano
  • Tommy Byrnes – guitar (track 6)
  • Jay Colangelo – drum teching
  • Jenny Douglas-Foote – backing vocals (tracks 3, 5)
  • Demon Drums – drum teching
  • JD Findley – guitar teching
  • Josh Gomersall – recording assistance
  • Warren Haynes – lead guitar (track 6)
  • Noel Herbolario – recording assistance
  • Ted Jensen – mastering
  • Sean "Gingineer" Kelly – additional engineering
  • Kato Khandwala – mixing, production, recording
  • Adam Larson – art direction
  • Christian Pelaez – recording assistance
  • Janice Pendarvis – backing vocals (tracks 3, 5)
  • Sophia Ramos – backing vocals (tracks 3, 5)
  • Ryan Smith – vinyl cut

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[17] 33
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[18] 42
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[19] 192
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[20] 133
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[21] 12
French Albums (SNEP)[22] 90
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[23] 38
Italian Albums (FIMI)[24] 96
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[25] 162
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[26] 24
Scottish Albums (OCC)[27] 14
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[28] 45
UK Albums (OCC)[29] 23
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[30] 2
US Billboard 200[31] 13
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[32] 2
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[33] 3
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[34] 4

References

  1. ↑ "Returning to our home, plus that great Neve #newTPRmusic #artisticfertilization". Instagram. September 3, 2015. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "THE PRETTY RECKLESS Singer Says 'Who You Selling For' Album Is 'Very Eclectic' And 'Very Diverse'". Blabbermouth.net. September 2, 2016. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 "THE PRETTY RECKLESS To Release 'Who You Selling For' Album In October". Blabbermouth.net. August 9, 2016. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  4. 1 2 Bowar, Chad (October 21, 2016). "The Pretty Reckless, 'Who You Selling For' – Album Review". Loudwire. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Take Me Down – Single by The Pretty Reckless". iTunes Store (US). Archived from the original on July 21, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Rock Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on July 10, 2016. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  7. ↑ Rutherford, Kevin (October 26, 2016). "The Pretty Reckless Sets Mainstream Rock Songs Record With New No. 1". Billboard. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Oh My God – Single by The Pretty Reckless". iTunes Store (US). Archived from the original on September 9, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
  9. 1 2 Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Who You Selling For – The Pretty Reckless". AllMusic. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
  10. 1 2 Matthews, Emma (October 21, 2016). "The Pretty Reckless – Who You Selling For". Rock Sound. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Billboard 200: The Week of November 12, 2016". Billboard. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Building Album Sales Chart". Hits Daily Double. Archived from the original on October 29, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  13. ↑ Jones, Alan (October 28, 2016). "Official Charts Analysis: Little Mix's Shout Out To My Ex claims second week at No.1". Music Week. Retrieved October 29, 2016. (subscription required (help)).
  14. ↑ プリティー・レックレス - フー・ユー・セリング・フォー [The Pretty Reckless – Who You Selling For] (in Japanese). Universal Music Japan. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
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  16. ↑ Who You Selling For (CD liner notes). The Pretty Reckless. Razor & Tie. 2016. RZR00037.
  17. ↑ "Australiancharts.com – The Pretty Reckless – Who You Selling For". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Austriancharts.at – The Pretty Reckless – Who You Selling For" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
  19. ↑ "Ultratop.be – The Pretty Reckless – Who You Selling For" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  20. ↑ "Ultratop.be – The Pretty Reckless – Who You Selling For" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  21. ↑ "The Pretty Reckless – Chart history" Billboard Canadian Albums Chart for The Pretty Reckless. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  22. ↑ "Lescharts.com – The Pretty Reckless – Who You Selling For". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  23. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – The Pretty Reckless – Who You Selling For" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  24. ↑ "Album – Classifica settimanale WK 43 (dal 2016-10-21 al 2016-10-27)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  25. ↑ フー・ユー・セリング・フォー | The Pretty Reckless [Who You Selling For | The Pretty Reckless] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  26. ↑ "Charts.org.nz – The Pretty Reckless – Who You Selling For". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  27. ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  28. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – The Pretty Reckless – Who You Selling For". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  29. ↑ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  30. ↑ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  31. ↑ "The Pretty Reckless – Chart history" Billboard 200 for The Pretty Reckless. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  32. ↑ "The Pretty Reckless – Chart history" Billboard Top Alternative Albums for The Pretty Reckless. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  33. ↑ "The Pretty Reckless – Chart history" Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums for The Pretty Reckless. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  34. ↑ "The Pretty Reckless – Chart history" Billboard Top Rock Albums for The Pretty Reckless. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
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