'' Brett Young ''is the first
EP from American
country music
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singer
Brett Young. Released on 12 February 2016, the album was produced by
Dann Huff. The EP features the single, "
Sleep Without You".
Young's team describes the artist's sound as "Caliville", "an intersection of his Southern California upbringing and his passion for Nashville".
Background
Although Young did not plan to release an EP prior to
his full-length album, after "Sleep Without You" was published, Young knew that he must distribute his music to fans as soon as possible.
Critical reception
Timothy Monger of
AllMusic
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says "the smoky-voiced singer offers up six warm, romantic cuts that showcase his earthy charm."
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Taste of Country
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'' states that Young "mixes soul, R&B and country in a way that fits neatly between any two songs you hear on the radio now", comparing the artist to
Lee Brice
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and
Jack Johnson.
Stage Right Secrets states that each song is "strategically
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and that "The song order mainly focuses on the emotional rollercoaster you go through when you are in a relationship".
Track listing
Charts
*Sales – United States: 19,200
References
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2016 debut EPs
Brett Young (singer) albums
Albums produced by Dann Huff