| Give Up the Ghost | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 6, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | Sunset Sound, Los Angeles | |||
| Genre | Folk rock | |||
| Length | 39:45 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Producer | Rick Rubin | |||
| Brandi Carlile chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Give Up the Ghost | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Billboard | (positive)[2] |
| Express | (positive)[3] |
| Paste | (90/100)[4] |
| PopMatters | [5] |
| Slant Magazine |  [6] |
Give Up the Ghost is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile, released on October 6, 2009, through Columbia Records.[1][7][8] The album was produced by Grammy Award winner Rick Rubin and contains a collaboration with Elton John titled "Caroline".[8] Recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, the album also features Chad Smith, Amy Ray and Benmont Tench.[7]
"Dreams", the first single from the album, was released on Carlile's website on August 14, and was available for download on August 18.
Track listing
All songs written by Carlile, unless noted otherwise.
- "Looking Out" – 4:18
- "Dying Day" (Tim Hanseroth) – 3:33
- "Pride and Joy" – 4:20
- "Dreams" (Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth) – 3:31
- "That Year" – 3:35
- "Caroline" (Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth) – 3:36
- "Before It Breaks" (Carlile, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth) – 3:57
- "I Will" – 4:09
- "If There Was No You" (Carlile, Phil Hanseroth) – 2:39
- "Touching the Ground" (Tim Hanseroth) – 3:17
- "Oh Dear" (Carlile, Phil Hanseroth) – 2:50
Personnel
- Brandi Carlile – banjo, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, lead vocals, background vocals
- Jesse Carmichael – mellotron
- Lenny Castro – percussion
- Gibb Droll – dobro, slide guitar
- Phil Hanseroth – bass guitar, upright bass, electric guitar, percussion, ukulele, background vocals, Wurlitzer
- Tim Hanseroth – drums, electric guitar, percussion, background vocals
- Jacob Hoffman – piano
- Victor Indrizzo – drums, percussion
- Elton John – piano, background vocals
- Paul Buckmaster – arrangements
- Josh Neumann – cello
- Jason Lader – synthesizer
- Amy Ray – background vocals
- Chad Smith – drums, percussion
- Benmont Tench – organ, piano
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[9] | 26 |
Awards
In 2010, Brandi Carlile was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for "Outstanding Music Artist" for the album Give Up the Ghost during the 21st GLAAD Media Awards.[10]
References
- 1 2 "Brandi Carlile – Give Up the Ghost". Allmusic. Retrieved October 5, 2009.
- ↑ Herrera, Monica (October 9, 2009). "Brandi Carlile, "Give Up the Ghost"". Billboard. Nielsen Company. Retrieved November 14, 2009.
- ↑ Zamula, Meg (October 5, 2009). "On the Brink: Brandi Carlile, 'Give Up the Ghost'". Express. The Washington Post Company. Archived from the original on November 24, 2009. Retrieved October 30, 2009.
- ↑ Maddux, Rachael (October 6, 2009). "Brandi Carlile: Give Up the Ghost: Music Reviews". Paste. Hearst Corporation. Retrieved October 6, 2009.
- ↑ Leftridge, Steve (October 15, 2009). "Brandi Carlile: Give Up the Ghost". PopMatters. PopMatters Media. Retrieved October 30, 2009.
- ↑ Keef, Jonathan (October 4, 2009). "Brandi Carlile: Give Up the Ghost". Slant Magazine. Slant Magazine. Archived from the original on October 9, 2009. Retrieved October 30, 2009.
- 1 2 Lee, Christina (August 18, 2009). "Brandi Carlile to Give Up New Album Oct. 6". Paste. Paste Media Group. Retrieved August 20, 2009.
- 1 2 Abney, Andrea (May 31, 2009). "Young singer works with her idol". San Francisco Chronicle. Hearst Corporation. Retrieved July 7, 2009.
- ↑ "Brandi Carlile Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
- ↑ "21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards – English Language Nominees". Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. 2010. Retrieved February 21, 2010.
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