Andy Grammer
Studio album by
Andy Grammer
ReleasedJune 14, 2011
Recorded2010–11
Genre
Length40:16
LabelS-Curve Records
Producer
Andy Grammer chronology
Soft Lights on Bright Colors
(2009)		 Andy Grammer
(2011)		 Live from L.A.
(2012)
Singles from Andy Grammer
  1. "Keep Your Head Up"
    Released: November 15, 2010
  2. "Fine by Me"
    Released: December 2011
  3. "Miss Me"
    Released: September 8, 2012

Andy Grammer is the debut album from American recording artist Andy Grammer. It was released on June 14, 2011, via S-Curve Records. The album was preceded by the platinum-certified single "Keep Your Head Up", which was released on November 15, 2010.

It was produced by Matt Wallace (Maroon 5), Matt Radosevich, Dave Katz, and Sam Hollander (Gym Class Heroes), and peaked at #105 on the US Billboard 200 chart as well as #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.

Background

Grammer was "fully involved in the creative process" of the album. He prefers to write songs on his own, but making the album allowed him to work with other writers as well.[1]

Singles

"Keep Your Head Up" was released in February 2011, and reached #53 on the Billboard Hot 100. The music video for the single gained considerable buzz due to a "Choose Your Own Adventure"-esque option with VEVO.[2] The song was later certified platinum by RIAA. It was later featured in the 2012 film Pitch Perfect.

The album's second single was "Fine by Me" was released in December 2011, and peaked at #84 on the Billboard Hot 100 respectively.[3] with the music video premiering in February 2012.

The third single "Miss Me" was released to Adult Contemporary stations only, with a music video premiering on September 8, 2012.[4]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]
Entertainment WeeklyB[6]

AllMusic's William Ruhlman noted that the music lightly borrows from hip-hop music and has a rap music influence. He also said that Grammer's music leans toward a female audience, usually directing himself to a significant other and singing words of encouragement and affection.[5] Entertainment Weekly's Tanner Stransky gave the album an overall B grade, stating that it sounded "like a mash-up of Jason Mraz, Michael Bublé, and John Legend. It's all easily listenable, if scarcely original."[6]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Keep Your Head Up"Andy Grammer
3:10
2."Fine by Me"
Matt Radosevich2:52
3."Slow"
  • Andy Grammer
  • Barrett Yeretsian
Barrett Yeretsian3:55
4."You Should Know Better"
  • Andy Grammer
  • Boots Ottestad
3:23
5."Lunatic"Andy Grammer
  • S*A*M and Sluggo
  • Adam Pallin (co.)
3:03
6."Miss Me"
  • Andy Grammer
  • Boots Ottestad
  • S*A*M and Sluggo
  • Adam Pallin (co.)
3:41
7."The Pocket"Andy GrammerLion's Share3:53
8."Ladies"Andy GrammerMatt "T. Rex" Wallace3:32
9."Love Love Love (Let You Go)"Andy GrammerMatt "T. Rex" Wallace3:41
10."Build Me a Girl"
  • Andy Grammer
  • Jamie Hartman
  • Phil Bentley
Matt "T. Rex" Wallace3:11
11."Biggest Man in Los Angeles"Andy GrammerMatt "T. Rex" Wallace3:55

Chart performance

Chart (2011) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[7] 105
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[8] 1

References

  1. ↑ "Andy Grammer Interview". Showbiz Deluxe. August 31, 2012.
  2. ↑ Davis, Don (October 27, 2010). "Andy Grammer, Vevo release interactive video 'Keep Your Head Up'". Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Andy Grammar - Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  4. ↑ "ANDY GRAMMER Premieres New Music Video For Third Single "Miss Me" On VH1's "Top 20" Weekly Video Countdown And VH1 Morning Buzz | Mitch Schneider Organization". www.msopr.com. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
  5. 1 2 Ruhlmann, William. "Andy Grammer - Andy Grammer". Archived from the original on June 13, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2012.
  6. 1 2 "Albums: June 17, 2011". Entertainment Weekly. June 10, 2011. Archived from the original on April 2, 2012. Retrieved September 21, 2011.
  7. ↑ "Andy Grammer Album & Song Chart History - Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on July 29, 2011. Retrieved August 25, 2011.
  8. ↑ "Andy Grammer Album & Song Chart History - Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on July 29, 2011. Retrieved August 25, 2011.
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