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| Studio album by Jesse McCartney | ||||||||||
| Released | May 20, 2008 April 7, 2009 (Recharged)[1] (see release history) |
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| Recorded | 2007–2008 | |||||||||
| Genre | Pop, dance-pop, R&B | |||||||||
| Length | 44:59 (standard edition) | |||||||||
| Label | Hollywood | |||||||||
| Producer | Tricky Stewart, JB & Corron, The-Dream, Brian Kennedy, Sean Garrett, Kwamé, J. R. Rotem, Eric Hudson, Madd Scientist, Kuya, Clubba Langg, Walter "Grear" Scott. Brad Turpin. | |||||||||
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Departure is the 3rd studio album by American pop singer Jesse McCartney, released on May 20, 2008. The album has sold 260,000 copies in the U.S. as of February 9, 2009.[3] The album was re-released on April 7, 2009 under the name Departure: Recharged.
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Album information
It has been described by McCartney as a complete change in musical style, compared to his previous releases. The Album is about his previous relationship - Katie Cassidy. He was quoted saying about the new album, "I'm shooting for Prince chord changes, Michael [Jackson] melodies, and the bigness of Madonna - fun '80s stuff. That's the best that I can put it".[4] Producers on the album include Tricky Stewart, The-Dream, Sean Garrett, The Clutch, Brian Kennedy, and J. R. Rotem.
The album leaked April 30, 2008, almost three weeks before the release date. Departure was released one week early on the Canadian iTunes Store.
The packaging for the album was made with 100% recycled material, using vegetable based inks.[citation needed] The CD was released using CDVU+ technology. Some countries like the UK and Brazil were excluded from the recycled packaging and CDVU+ Software on the release.
"Freaky" was featured in the film High School Musical 3: Senior Year.
It has been confirmed that Departure will be re-released, featuring 5 brand new tracks, the remix of "How Do You Sleep?" featuring Ludacris is also expected to be included. It is due out on April 7, 2009. McCartney said that the five new tracks, including three brand-new compositions, will be available for individual sale online for those who already own Departure. McCartney said the following about the re-release: "I kind of want to rejuvenate the album a little bit and make it fresh again for everyone and make sure if they haven't checked it out yet that they will this time".[5] It will be called Departure: Recharged.
"Body Language" off Departure: Recharged has been confirmed as the next single off the re-released album. The version distributed to radio features T-Pain.
Promotion
A tour to promote the album began on September 5, 2008 and ended on December 17, 2008.[6] Another tour to promote the album began on February 13, 2009.[7]
McCartney was performing as the opening act for New Kids on the Block beginning June of 2009.
Track listing
| # | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s)[8] | Length |
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| 1. | "Leavin'" | James Bunton, Corron Ty Cole, Terius Nash, Christopher Stewart[9] | Tricky Stewart, The-Dream | 3:40 |
| 2. | "It's Over" | Ezekiel Lewis, Balewa Muhammad, Candice Nelson, Brian Kennedy, Sean Smith[10] | The Clutch, Brian Kennedy | 4:09 |
| 3. | "Rock You" (featuring Sean Garrett) | Sean Garrett, Robert Gerongco, Samuel Gerongco[11] | Sean Garrett, Kuya | 3:10 |
| 4. | "How Do You Sleep" | Sean Garrett, Raymond Oglesby | Sean Garrett, Clubba Langg | 3:44 |
| 5. | "Into Ya" | Sean Garrett, Walter Scott | Sean Garrett | 3:47 |
| 6. | "Make Up" | Kwamé Holland, Theron Thomas, Timothy Thomas[12] | Kwamé | 3:54 |
| 7. | "My Baby" | Evan Bogart, Jesse McCartney, J. R. Rotem[13] | J.R. Rotem | 3:33 |
| 8. | "Told You So" | Eric Hudson, Claude Kelly, Jesse McCartney, Frankie Smith[14] | Eric Hudson | 4:03 |
| 9. | "Relapse" | Theron Thomas, Timothy Thomas, A. Towns | Madd Scientist | 3:38 |
| 10. | "Runnin'" | Brian Kennedy, Ezekiel Lewis, Balewa Muhammad, Candice Nelson, Patrick Smith[15] | The Clutch, Brian Kennedy | 3:45 |
| 11. | "Freaky" | J. Thomas, Theron Thomas, Timothy Thomas | Madd Scientist | 3:39 |
| 12. | "Not Your Enemy" | Eric Hudson, Claude Kelly, Jesse McCartney[16] | Eric Hudson | 4:14 |
Bonus Tracks
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| 13. | "Bleeding Love" | Jesse McCartney, Ryan Tedder | The Clutch | 3:51 | |||||
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| # | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length | |||||
| 14. | "De Toi à Moi" | Jesse McCartney, Jose Duran | Jose Duran | 3:26 | |||||
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| # | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length | |||||
| 13. | "Oxygen" | Eric Hudson, Claude Kelly, Jesse McCartney[17] | Eric Hudson | 4:02 | |||||
| 14. | "Bleeding Love" | Jesse McCartney, Ryan Tedder | The Clutch | 3:51 | |||||
| 15. | "Leavin'" (Bimbo Jones Radio Edit Remix) (Also Australian iTunes bonus track) | James Bunton, Corron Ty Cole, Terius Nash, Christopher Stewart | 4:09 | ||||||
| 16. | "Leavin'" (JFK Remix) | James Bunton, Corron Ty Cole, Terius Nash, Christopher Stewart | 4:13 | ||||||
Departure: Recharged
| # | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 4. | "How Do You Sleep?" (remix featuring Ludacris) | Sean Garrett, Raymond Oglesby | Sean Garrett, Clubba Langg | 3:28 |
| 13. | "Oxygen" | Eric Hudson, Claude Kelly, Jesse McCartney | Eric Hudson | 4:02 |
| 14. | "Crash & Burn" | Jesse McCartney, Brian Kennedy, Andre Merritt[18] | Brian Kennedy | 3:18 |
| 15. | "Body Language" | Jesse McCartney, James Bunton, Corron Ty Cole[19] | The Movement | 3:39 |
| 16. | "In My Veins" | Jesse McCartney, James Bunton, Corron Ty Cole[20] | The Movement | 4:16 |
Personnel
- Kory Aaron – assistant
- Judi Acosta-Stewart – production manager
- Bo Joe – assistant
- Dave Clauss – mixing assistant
- The Clutch – producer
- Kennard Garrett – keyboards
- Sean Garrett – Vocals (background), producer
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
- Sam Gerongco – performer
- Great Scott – producer
- Gi Gi Hairston – Vocals (background)
- Christy Hall – production assistant
- Allison Hamamura – executive producer, A&R
- Kuk Harrell – producer, recording
- Josh Houghkirk – mixing assistant
- Eric Hudson – producer, performer
- Dave Hyman – mixing, recording
- JB & Corron – producer
- Jaysen Joshua – mixing
- Chris Kasych – assistant
- Claude Kelly – Vocals (background), vocal producer
- Brian Kennedy – producer
- Sherry Kondor – executive producer
- Kuya – producer
- Kwamé – producer
- Ezekiel Lewis – Vocals (background), drum programming
- Glen Marchese – mixing
- Tony Maserati – mixing
- Jesse McCartney – vocals, vocals (background)
- James Murray – recording
- Terius "The-Dream" Nash – producer
- Greg Ogan – recording
- Chris 'TEK' O'Ryan – recording
- Christi Parker – A&R assistance
- Dave Pensado – mixing
- Phillip Ramos – assistant
- Kevin Reagan – art direction, design
- J.R. Rotem – producer, performer
- C. Stewart – producer
- Ken Takahashi – recording
- Phil Tan – mixing
- Terry "MaddScientist" Thomas – producer
- Pat Thrall – engineer, recording
- Miles Walker – engineer
- Kahbran White – A&R
- Andrew Wuepper – mixing assistant
Release history
| Region | Version | Date |
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| North America | Departure | May 20, 2008 |
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| Netherlands | May 22, 2008 | |
| Europe | May 23, 2008 | |
| Spain | May 26, 2008 | |
| Australia | May 31, 2008 | |
| Japan | May 23, 2008 | |
| Japan | June 4, 2008 | |
| United Kingdom | June 16, 2008 | |
| Brazil | June 27, 2008 | |
| Argentina | June 27, 2008 | |
| France | June 30, 2008 | |
| United States | Departure: Recharged | April 7, 2009[1] |
| United Kingdom | TBA | |
| Taiwan | April 30, 2009 |
Singles
- "Leavin'" – The song was the first single from the album and peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100, number two on the Pop 100, and number one on the Pop 100 Airplay and the Mainstream Top 40 charts. The music video of the song was directed by Sanji and caused controversy by the sexual video content.[citation needed] "Leavin'" also managed to reach number one on the American Top 40 making it McCartney's first number one on this chart due to heavy airplay and remained atop for six consecutive weeks beginning the week ending of July 26, 2008. "Leavin'" holds the record for spending the second most weeks at number one in 2008 on the American Top 40 behind Leona Lewis' "Bleeding Love" which was also written by McCartney. "Leavin'" was chosen as the fourth biggest single of 2008 on American Top 40 making it his best single to date. "Leavin'" has sold two million copies to date and is still counting.[citation needed] "Leavin'" shared the same success by peaking at number one on other charts around the world like the Rick Dees Weekly Top 40.
- "It's Over" – The second single was released in August. The video was released only in November. The song did not reach the success of "Leavin'", peaking at number sixty-two on the Hot 100 and number thirty-one on the Pop 100. "It's Over" managed to gain wider popularity outside the United States mostly in Asian countries like Malaysia and Singapore by peaking at number one at local radio station charts like Fly FM.
- "How Do You Sleep?" – Is the third single released from Departure. A single version, featuring rapper Ludacris, was made and sent to radio and has peaked at number twenty-six on the Hot 100 and at number seven on the Media Base's Top 40 Songs
- "Body Language" - is the second single from Departure: Recharged. The album version is a solo version, while the single version is a duet with R&B singer T-Pain. The single currently peaks at number 35 on the Hot 100 and is still rising on the chart.
Charts and Sales
| Chart (2008) | Peak position[21][22] |
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| Australian ARIA Albums Chart | 92 |
| Italian Albums Chart | 24 |
| UK Albums Chart | 97 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 14 |
References
- ^ a b Departure: Recharged.
- ^ http://www.rap-up.com/2009/04/23/new-music-jesse-mccartney-f-t-pain-body-language-remix/
- ^ Departure sales
- ^ "Third Album Info". http://www.jesseforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12737.
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/jesse-mccartney-leaning-r-b-on-new-songs-1003939812.story
- ^ http://www.jessemac.com/tour-past
- ^ http://www.jessemac.com/tour
- ^ Producers of all the songs on Departure
- ^ Writers of "Leavin'"
- ^ Writers of "It's Over"
- ^ Writers of "Rock You"
- ^ Writers of "Make Up"
- ^ Writers of "My Baby"
- ^ Writers of "Told You So"
- ^ Writers of "Runnin'"
- ^ Writers of "Not Your Enemy"
- ^ Writers of "Oxygen"
- ^ Writers of "Crash & Burn"
- ^ Writers of "Body Language"
- ^ Writers of "In My Veins"
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2]
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