Name: The Trouble With Being Myself by Macy Gray
Brand: Macy Gray
SKU: 696998653528
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (84 reviews)

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With her third album THE TROUBLE WITH BEING MYSELF, Macy Gray continues down a path whose stylistic roots spring from both the Parliament-Funkadelic and Hi Records camps. As much a storyteller as she is a singer, Gray tucks into tales of unrequited love (the lush "She Ain't Right For You"), quests for higher fulfillment (a Gamble & Huff-flavored "Jesus For a Day"), and darkly tinged reminisces of growing up (the Farfisa-pumped "My Fondest Childhood Memories.")

The unconventional singer also shines when she eases into a mellower groove, be it the tranquil aura of "Happiness" with its neat mix of acoustic guitar, children's chorus, and unobtrusive beats, or "Speechless," the kind of mid-tempo soul number sure to register favor with fans of producer Willie Mitchell's work. Other songs fitting in more with the Ohio native's quirks include an off-kilter "Every Now and Then," with its odd, Phish-like time changes, and the loping "It Ain't the Money," featuring co-writers and guest rappers/vocalists Pharoahe Monch and Beck.

1. When I See You

by Macy Gray

Primary Artist: Macy Gray; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Audra Cunningham Nishita
Fanny Franklin
Sy Smith
Macy Gray; Performer
Bass: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Drums: Victor Indrizzo; Performer
Guitar: Dallas Austin
Victor Indrizzo
Jinsoo Lim
Mark Ronson; Performer
Performer: Macy Gray; Performer
Composer: Justin Meldal-johnsen
Victor Indrizzo
Jeremy Ruzumna; Composer
Lyricist: Macy Gray; Composer
Producer: Macy Gray
Dallas Austin
Dave Way; Production
Programmer: Kiilu Grand; Production

2. It Ain't The Money (featuring Pharoahe Monch) (Album Version)

by Macy Gray

Background Vocals: Beck Hansen
Dawn Beckman
Justin Meldal-johnsen
Pharoahe Monch
Macy Gray; Performer
Primary Artist: Macy Gray; Main Performer
Bass: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Drums: Victor Indrizzo; Performer
Guitar: Victor Indrizzo
Beck Hansen; Performer
Performer: Macy Gray; Performer
Composer: Justin Meldal-johnsen
Victor Indrizzo
Macy Gray
Pharoahe Monch
Beck Hansen
Jeremy Ruzumna; Composer
Lyricist: Pharoahe Monch
Justin Meldal-johnsen
Victor Indrizzo
Macy Gray
Beck Hansen
Jeremy Ruzumna; Composer
Engineer: Chris Wonzer; Production
Mixing Engineer: Dave Way
Thom Russo; Production
Producer: Macy Gray
Kiilu Grand; Production
Programmer: Mark Ronson
Kiilu Grand; Production

3. She Ain't Right for You (Album Version)

by Macy Gray

Background Vocals: Fanny Franklin
Chino Smith; Performer
Primary Artist: Macy Gray; Main Performer
Bass: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Drums: Victor Indrizzo; Performer
Guitar: Jinsoo Lim; Performer
Percussion: Scott Breadman; Performer
Performer: Macy Gray; Performer
Arranger: David Campbell; Composer
Composer: Jeremy Ruzumna
Victor Indrizzo
Justin Meldal-johnsen
Macy Gray; Composer
Lyricist: Macy Gray; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Christine Sirois
Chris Wonzer
Tim Lauber; Production
Engineer: Neil Ward
Mike Melnick; Production
Producer: Dallas Austin
Macy Gray; Production
Programmer: Rick Shepherd
Dallas Austin; Production
Recording: Dave Way; Production

4. Things That Made Me Change (Album Version)

by Macy Gray

Primary Artist: Macy Gray; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Fanny Franklin
Danielle Thomas
Sy Smith; Performer
Bass: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Bass Clarinet: Tracy Wannomae; Performer
Drums: Victor Indrizzo; Performer
Flugelhorn: Printz Board; Performer
Guitar: Arik Marshall; Performer
Percussion: Scott Breadman; Performer
Performer: Macy Gray; Performer
Trombone: Tom trombone Rawls; Performer
Trumpet: Printz Board; Performer
Composer: Andre dre Harris
Vidal Davis; Composer
Lyricist: Macy Gray; Composer
Producer: Macy Gray
Dallas Austin; Production
Programmer: Dallas Austin; Production

5. Come Together (Album Version)

by Macy Gray

Background Vocals: Sy Smith
Dallas Austin
Dawn Beckman
Chino Smith
Danielle Thomas; Performer
Lyricist: Macy Gray; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Wonzer
Tim Lauber
Christine Sirois; Production
Bass: Chris Thomas; Performer
Drums: Victor Indrizzo; Performer
Guitar: Arik Marshall; Performer
Loops: Victor Indrizzo; Performer
Percussion: Scott Breadman; Performer
Composer: Jeremy Ruzumna
Christopher Thomas
Victor Indrizzo; Composer
Performer: Macy Gray; Performer
Piano: Zac Rae; Performer
Saxophone: Charles Green; Performer
Trombone: Steve Baxter; Performer
Trumpet: Mike Harris; Performer
Vocals: Marsha Ambrosius
Natalie Stewart; Performer
Engineer: Mike Melnick
Neil Ward; Production
Programmer: Jeremy Ruzumna; Production
Recording: Dave Way; Production
Primary Artist: Macy Gray; Main Performer
Producer: Macy Gray
Dallas Austin
Dave Way; Production

6. She Don't Write Songs About You (Album Version)

by Macy Gray

Background Vocals: Dawn Beckman; Performer
Primary Artist: Macy Gray; Main Performer
Bass: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Drums: Victor Indrizzo; Performer
Percussion: Scott Breadman; Performer
Performer: Macy Gray; Performer
Composer: Macy Gray
Darryl Swann
Justin Meldal-johnsen
Victor Indrizzo
Jeremy Ruzumna; Composer
Lyricist: Justin Meldal-johnsen
Macy Gray
Jeremy Ruzumna
Victor Indrizzo
Darryl Swann; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Wonzer
Tim Lauber
Christine Sirois; Production
Engineer: Neil Ward
Mike Melnick; Production
Producer: Macy Gray
Darryl Swann; Production
Programmer: Darryl Swann
Rick Shepherd; Production
Recording: Dave Way; Production

7. Jesus For A Day (Album Version)

by Macy Gray

Primary Artist: Macy Gray; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Macy Gray
Bobby Ross Avila; Performer
Bass: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Drums: Victor Indrizzo; Performer
Guitar: Arik Marshall; Performer
Organ: Zac Rae; Performer
Percussion: Scott Breadman; Performer
Performer: Macy Gray; Performer
Piano: Bobby Ross Avila; Performer
Arranger: David Campbell; Composer
Composer: Jeremy Ruzumna
Issiah J. Avila
Macy Gray
Bobby Ross Avila
Justin Meldal-johnsen; Composer
Lyricist: Issiah J. Avila
Justin Meldal-johnsen
Jeremy Ruzumna
Macy Gray
Bobby Ross Avila; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Christine Sirois
Chris Wonzer
Tim Lauber; Production
Engineer: Neil Ward
Mike Melnick; Production
Producer: Dallas Austin
Macy Gray; Production
Recording: Dave Way; Production

8. My Fondest Childhood Memories (Album Version)

by Macy Gray

Background Vocals: Chino Smith
Ericka Yancey
Danielle Thomas; Performer
Composer: Jeremy Ruzumna
Macy Gray
Victor Indrizzo
Justin Meldal-johnsen; Composer
Bass: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Drums: Victor Indrizzo; Performer
Guitar: Arik Marshall; Performer
Percussion: Scott Breadman; Performer
Performer: Macy Gray
Marsha Ambrosius; Performer
Piano: Jeremy Ruzumna
Zac Rae; Performer
Saxophone: Dave Rolicke; Performer
Lyricist: Justin Meldal-johnsen
Macy Gray
Jeremy Ruzumna
Victor Indrizzo; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Wonzer
Tim Lauber
Christine Sirois; Production
Trombone: Dave Rolicke; Performer
Engineer: Neil Ward
Mike Melnick; Production
Programmer: Jeremy Ruzumna; Production
Recording: Dave Way; Production
Primary Artist: Macy Gray; Main Performer
Producer: Macy Gray
Dave Way; Production

9. Happiness (Album Version)

by Macy Gray

Primary Artist: Macy Gray; Main Performer
Bass: Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Drums: Victor Indrizzo; Performer
Guitar: Darryl Swann
Victor Indrizzo; Performer
Performer: Macy Gray; Performer
Composer: Darryl Swann
Justin Meldal-johnsen
Victor Indrizzo
Jeremy Ruzumna
Macy Gray; Composer
Lyricist: Justin Meldal-johnsen
Macy Gray
Jeremy Ruzumna
Victor Indrizzo
Darryl Swann; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Christine Sirois
Chris Wonzer
Tim Lauber; Production
Engineer: Neil Ward
Mike Melnick; Production
Producer: Macy Gray
Darryl Swann; Production
Programmer: Darryl Swann; Production
Recording: Dave Way; Production

10. Speechless (Album Version)

by Macy Gray

Acoustic Guitar: Lukas Haas; Performer
Composer: Justin Meldal-johnsen
Victor Indrizzo
Jeremy Ruzumna; Composer
Background Vocals: Lukas Haas; Performer
Lyricist: Macy Gray; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Wonzer
Tim Lauber
Christine Sirois; Production
Baritone Guitar: Lukas Haas; Performer
Bass: David Wilder; Performer
Drums: Herb Graham Jr.; Performer
Guitar: Arik Marshall; Performer
Percussion: Marina Bambino; Performer
Performer: Macy Gray; Performer
Piano: Jeremy Ruzumna
Zac Rae; Performer
Engineer: Mike Melnick
Neil Ward; Production
Programmer: Jeremy Ruzumna; Production
Recording: Dave Way; Production
Primary Artist: Macy Gray; Main Performer
Producer: Macy Gray; Production

11. Screamin' (Album Version)

by Macy Gray

Bass: Mike Elizondo; Performer
Primary Artist: Macy Gray; Main Performer
Drums: Victor Indrizzo; Performer
Guitar: Mark Ronson; Performer
Performer: Macy Gray; Performer
Piano: Adam Macdougal; Performer
Composer: Macy Gray; Composer
Lyricist: Macy Gray; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Tim Lauber
Chris Wonzer
Christine Sirois; Production
Engineer: Neil Ward
Mike Melnick; Production
Producer: Macy Gray
Kiilu Grand; Production
Programmer: Kiilu Grand; Production
Recording: Dave Way; Production

12. Every Now And Then (Album Version)

by Macy Gray

Background Vocals: Marina Bambino; Performer
Composer: Justin Meldal-johnsen
Macy Gray
Jeremy Ruzumna
Victor Indrizzo; Composer
Drums: Victor Indrizzo
Justin Meldal-johnsen; Performer
Lyricist: Victor Indrizzo
Macy Gray
Justin Meldal-johnsen
Jeremy Ruzumna; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Chris Wonzer
Christine Sirois
Tim Lauber; Production
Engineer: Neil Ward
Mike Melnick; Production
Organ: Jeremy Ruzumna; Performer
Percussion: Scott Breadman
Marina Bambino; Performer
Performer: Macy Gray; Performer
Piano: Bobby Ross Avila; Performer
Saxophone: Charles Green
Tracy Wannomae; Performer
Trombone: Steve Baxter
Tom trombone Rawls
Printz Board; Performer
Programmer: Israel Avila; Production
Recording: Dave Way; Production
Trumpet: Mike Harris; Performer
Primary Artist: Macy Gray; Main Performer
Producer: Dallas Austin
Macy Gray; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

49 minutes and 0 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

10/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

7/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, R&B, Soul, Adult Alternative, Contemporary R&B, Neo-Soul

Label

Epic

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 14, 2003

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

696998653528

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The Trouble With Being Myself

1. When I See You

2. It Ain't The Money (featuring Pharoahe Monch) (Album Version)

3. She Ain't Right for You (Album Version)

4. Things That Made Me Change (Album Version)

5. Come Together (Album Version)

6. She Don't Write Songs About You (Album Version)

7. Jesus For A Day (Album Version)

8. My Fondest Childhood Memories (Album Version)

9. Happiness (Album Version)

10. Speechless (Album Version)

11. Screamin' (Album Version)

12. Every Now And Then (Album Version)

Technical Specifications

The Trouble With Being Myself

Product information

Release options

1. When I See You

2. It Ain't The Money (featuring Pharoahe Monch) (Album Version)

3. She Ain't Right for You (Album Version)

4. Things That Made Me Change (Album Version)

5. Come Together (Album Version)

6. She Don't Write Songs About You (Album Version)

7. Jesus For A Day (Album Version)

8. My Fondest Childhood Memories (Album Version)

9. Happiness (Album Version)

10. Speechless (Album Version)

11. Screamin' (Album Version)

12. Every Now And Then (Album Version)

Technical Specifications