Wide Awake by Parachute - Uhune

ALBUM

If there was ever a band born to bear the generalized standard of "pop/rock," it would be Charlottesville, Virginia's Parachute. Since making their major-label debut in 2009, the amiable group of friends has produced three albums' worth of undeniably commercial pop/rock confections set defiantly on cruise control down the middle of the road. Although they've slimmed down from a quintet to the core trio of singer/guitarist Will Anderson, keyboardist Kit French, and drummer Johnny Stubblefield, Parachute's fourth LP, Wide Awake, does little to rock the boat. Longtime producer John Fields is back at the helm to help reprise the band's mix of uplifting radio-ready rock, blue-eyed soul, and romantic ballads that has served them so well on prior releases. While pleasing critics has never been Parachute's M.O., they certainly know their way around big melodic hooks, and opener "Without You" sets the tone on an album that seems to skew more toward their pop and soul tendencies. There's the slick '80s-style ballad "Jennie," the lusty R&B of "Crave," and even a pair of piano-led gospel jams in "What Side of Love" and "New Orleans." This might come off as diversity in another act, but here it feels more like covering the bases in search of a hit. In spite of some solid playing and a big production budget, Parachute's music continues to feel overly familiar in a way that is pleasant but generally innocuous. Wide Awake is certainly not a bad album, but in lieu of any real risk-taking it's hard to feel its sincerity. [Wide Awake was also released on LP.] ~ Timothy Monger

1. Without You

Primary Artist: Parachute; Main Performer
Composer: Will Anderson; Composer
Lyricist: Will Anderson; Composer
Producer: John Fields; Production
Composer Lyricist: Will Anderson; Other

2. What Side Of Love

Primary Artist: Parachute; Main Performer
Composer: James Flannigan
Sean Douglas
Will Anderson; Composer
Lyricist: James Flannigan
Sean Douglas
Will Anderson; Composer
Producer: John Fields; Production
Composer Lyricist: Sean Douglas
James Flannigan
Will Anderson; Other

3. Jennie

Primary Artist: Parachute; Main Performer
Composer: Will Anderson; Composer
Lyricist: Will Anderson; Composer
Producer: John Fields; Production
Composer Lyricist: Will Anderson; Other

4. Everything

Primary Artist: Parachute; Main Performer
Composer: Dave Barnes
Will Anderson; Composer
Lyricist: Dave Barnes
Will Anderson; Composer
Producer: John Fields; Production
Composer Lyricist: Dave Barnes
Will Anderson; Other

5. Lonely With Me

Primary Artist: Parachute; Main Performer
Composer: Nathan Chapman
Will Anderson; Composer
Lyricist: Nathan Chapman
Will Anderson; Composer
Producer: John Fields; Production
Composer Lyricist: Nathan Chapman
Will Anderson; Other

6. Love Me Anyway

Primary Artist: Parachute; Main Performer
Composer: Will Anderson; Composer
Lyricist: Will Anderson; Composer
Producer: John Fields; Production
Composer Lyricist: Will Anderson; Other

7. New Orleans

Primary Artist: Parachute; Main Performer
Composer: Will Anderson; Composer
Lyricist: Will Anderson; Composer
Producer: John Fields; Production
Composer Lyricist: Will Anderson; Other

8. When You Move

Primary Artist: Parachute; Main Performer
Composer: Will Anderson
Courtney Kampa; Composer
Lyricist: Will Anderson
Courtney Kampa; Composer
Producer: John Fields; Production
Composer Lyricist: Will Anderson
Courtney Kampa; Other

9. Getaway

Arranger: Will Anderson; Composer
Primary Artist: Parachute; Main Performer
Producer: John Fields; Production

10. Crave

Primary Artist: Parachute; Main Performer
Composer: Gabe Dixon
Jamie Hartman
Will Anderson; Composer
Lyricist: Gabe Dixon
Jamie Hartman
Will Anderson; Composer
Producer: Matt Rad; Production
Composer Lyricist: Jamie Hartman
Gabe Dixon
Will Anderson; Other

11. What Breaks My Heart

Primary Artist: Parachute; Main Performer
Composer: Will Anderson; Composer
Lyricist: Will Anderson; Composer
Producer: John Fields; Production
Composer Lyricist: Will Anderson; Other

12. Waking Up

Primary Artist: Parachute; Main Performer
Composer: Will Anderson; Composer
Lyricist: Will Anderson; Composer
Producer: John Fields; Production
Composer Lyricist: Will Anderson; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

47 minutes and 21 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Available in PDF format

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/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

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

8/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative

Label

Concord Vanguard

Music Distribution Service

UMG Mora

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 10, 2016

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

888072382398