''Unbreakable'' is an

extended play An extended play record, usually referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single but fewer than an album or LP record.

by American

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artist

Mickey Guyton Mickey Guyton (; born Candace Mycale Guyton; June 17, 1983) is an American country music artist. Raised in Texas, Guyton was exposed to various types of music at a young age, and her material subsequently incorporates elements of contemporary cou ...

. It was released on January 1, 2014 via

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and contained four tracks. ''Unbreakable'' was the debut album collection by Guyton and consisted of acoustic musical instrumentation. The album would receive positive reviews and reach positions on a music publication chart.

Background and content

After receiving a recognition performing a special concert at the

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, Mickey Guyton received a recording contract from

in 2012. ''Unbreakable'' would be Guyton's first release from the label. The extended play contained a total of four tracks, all of which were co-composed by Guyton herself. The album was a collection of acoustically-produced country songs. Instrumentation featured on the album included drums, fiddle, banjo and mandolin. Some of the songs rely on one specific acoustic instrument as its main focus. This included the opening track, "Forever Love," which mainly consists of banjo accompaniment. The final track, "Safe," includes only an acoustic guitar.

Release and reception

''Unbreakable'' was released on January 1, 2014 via Capitol Records Nashville. It was issued to streaming and digital downloading services, such as

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. The EP spent one week on the '' Billboard''

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chart, peaking at number 14 in March 2014. It was Guyton's first charting album on the survey. ''Unbreakable'' received positive reviews following its release. ''

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'' called the EP "a solid country-pop effort that showcased her potential." ''Country Standard Time'' highlighted her vocals, yet called the album "a very much under the radar EP." ''Queens of Country'' rated the extended play at four and half stars, praising its acoustic arrangement and song selection. Writers also mentioned how ''Unbreakable'' provides a lead-up to Guyton's first single release: "Overall, this EP was a great introduction to Guyton. This EP is a collage of different topics that all seem to fit together in one story that leads up to her debut single...this EP is a story of empowerment, overcoming odds and enjoying life despite the bullets it may shoot at you."

Track listing

Personnel

All credits are adapted from

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. * Mickey Guyton – primary artist

Charts

Release history

References

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