Mitchel Musso (album)

Mitchel Musso is the self-titled debut album of Mitchel Musso. The album was released under Walt Disney Records on June 2, 2009.[2]

Mitchel Musso
Studio album by
Mitchel Musso
ReleasedJune 2, 2009 (2009-06-02)
Recorded2008–2009
GenreTeen pop, bubblegum pop
Length44:17
LabelWalt Disney
ProducerBrian Malouf
Mitchel Musso chronology
Mitchel Musso
(2009)		 Brainstorm
(2010)
Singles from Mitchel Musso
  1. "The In Crowd"
    Released: January 13, 2009
  2. "Hey"
    Released: May 19, 2009
  3. "Shout It"
    Released: September 22, 2009
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Background

Musso worked with Sam Hollander, Dave Katz, Bryan Todd, Justin Gray, Curt Schneider, Matthew Wilder, and other producers and songwriters to produce the album in both Los Angeles and New York. Musso himself also contributed co-writing on two songs of the album's thirteen tracks.[3] Mitchel sings solo on all of the tracks except two titled "Us Against the World" and "Shout It". The two are a duet featuring singer Katelyn Tarver[4] and Musso's brother Mason Musso[5] respectively. Musso stated: "But actually my favorite song off my album is a duet, "Us Against the World" and it's my favorite song. I feel like it's got the most uh, it's kind of a dark vibe but at the same time it's a really upbeat like uh, I would say a happy song. And I think the girls voice, her name's Katelyn Tarver, so it was awesome getting her on the track."[5] "Let's Make This Last 4Ever" was featured on an episode of Hannah Montana and is also a track on the Hannah Montana 3 soundtrack.

Release

The album was released on June 2, 2009.[2] The physical CD includes a fold-out poster of Musso. They also include an exclusive stream of "Let's Make This Last 4Ever", which will be available once the album is purchased.[4]

Musso promoted the album by setting out on a summer tour with over 54 scheduled dates across the United States and Canada. The band KSM opened for him on a select number of dates.[6][7] Musso also performed as the opening act for his older brother's band Metro Station on 9 dates between July 23 and August 14, 2009. Honor Society also opened for some of his shows.[5][6] Musso promoted the album by performing three songs off the album at the Wango Tango music festival in Los Angeles on May 9, 2009.[8]

Singles

"The in Crowd" was Musso's musical debut as a solo artist and first single off the album.[3] The single was released to iTunes on January 13, 2009. A music video was launched on Disney Channel in early March. The song was debuted on Radio Disney on December 5, 2008.[9]

"Hey" is the second single from the album.[10] Musso filmed a music video for the song and the video premiered on Disney Channel on May 15, 2009. The song debuted at number 70 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"Shout It" was announced as a single by Musso in his official Twitter page. The music video for the song, which features scenes from his tour, was released on September 29, 2009 on iTunes.

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Hey"Tim Pagnotta, Ryan Gillmor3:01
2."Speed Dial"James Bourne, Busbee3:21
3."Us Against the World" (featuring Katelyn Tarver)PJ Bianco, Eddie Galan4:01
4."Do It Up"Max Martin, Per Aldeheim3:19
5."Shout It" (featuring Mason Musso)Tim Myers, Mitchel Musso, Sam Musso3:38
6."Welcome to Hollywood"Bryan Todd, Andreas Carlsson2:28
7."You Didn't Have To (Walk Away)"Ali Dee, Jason Gleed4:15
8."Get Out"Luke Laird, Lindy Robbins, Matthew Wilder3:30
9."How to Lose a Girl"Sam Hollander, Dave Katz, Mitchel Musso3:24
10."The In Crowd"John Hampson, Billy Mann3:45
11."Odd Man Out"Michelle Lewis, Curt Schneider3:30
12."Movin' In"Galan, Bianco, Steve Sundholm, Leland Grant, Sam Musso2:46
Bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
13."Stuck on You"Galan, Bianco, Sundholm3:18

Exclusive packages
Physical CD
  • Fold out poster of Musso
  • CD unlocks an exclusive stream of the song "Let's Make This Last 4Ever"

Other recorded tracks
  1. "Leavin'"
  2. "Let's Go"
  3. "Wasn't Your Girlfriend"
  4. "White Striped Gloves"

Charts

In its first week of release the album sold 20,000 units, which put it at #19 on the Billboard 200.[11] As of August 2009, the album has sold over 100,000 copies in the U.S.

Chart (2009) Peak
position
Mexican Albums Chart[12] 75
U.S. Billboard 200[11] 19

International release

The album was released in the UK on August 24 and in Spain released on August 25.[13] Residents in the UK could listen to full tracks from the album until August 31 on Disney My Page.[14]

Personnel

References
  1. Mitchel Musso at AllMusic
  2. "Mitchel Musso: Mitchel Musso". Amazon.com. Retrieved April 16, 2009.
  3. "Disney Music - Mitchel Musso (Biography Tab)". Walt Disney Records. Archived from the original on May 20, 2009. Retrieved May 18, 2009.
  4. "Mitchel Musso by Mitchel Musso". Walt Disney Records. Archived from the original on May 29, 2009. Retrieved June 2, 2009.
  5. "Celebrity Hotline: Mitchel Musso talks about his new CD, touring this summer, Hannah Montana and more!". Tommy2. Retrieved June 2, 2009.
  6. "Mitchel Musso Hits the Road on Debut American Solo Tour". Reuters. July 20, 2009. Retrieved August 1, 2009.
  7. "Mitchel Musso Events". Mitchel Musso Official Website. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved June 2, 2009.
  8. "Concert Review: KIIS Wango Tango". Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 15, 2009. Retrieved May 18, 2009.
  9. "Mitchel Musso's 'In Crowd' Video Set Was High School All Over Again". MTV News. Retrieved May 21, 2009.
  10. "Disney Music - Mitchel Musso". Walt Disney Records Webpage. Archived from the original on May 20, 2009. Retrieved May 18, 2009.
  11. "The Billboard 200 - Mitchel Musso". Billboard.com. Archived from the original on February 18, 2013. Retrieved June 17, 2009.
  12. "Mexican Charts - Mitchel Musso Chart History". Mexican Album Charts. mexicancharts.com. Archived from the original on September 8, 2012. Retrieved June 17, 2009.
  13. "Mitchel Musso: Mitchel Musso (2009): CD". hmv.com. Retrieved March 2, 2012.
  14. "OOPS!!". Dxd.disney.co.uk. Archived from the original on September 18, 2009. Retrieved March 2, 2012.
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