The Demos (Jess Moskaluke album) 2021 studio album by Jess Moskaluke
The Demos is the second studio album by Canadian country artist Jess Moskaluke .[ 2] [ 3] It was released on February 19, 2021, through MDM Recordings .[ 4] [ 5] It includes the number-one Canada Country hit "Country Girls ",[ 6] as well as "Halfway Home ",[ 7] "Mapdot ",[ 8] "Leave Each Other Alone ",[ 9] and "Nothin' I Don't Love About You".[ 10]
Background
Before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic , Moskaluke had not intended to release an album for some time, intending to work on singles instead.[ 2] After the institution of travel restrictions, she could not travel from her home in Saskatchewan to Nashville, Tennessee to record new music with producer Corey Crowder.[ 4] Rather than writing new songs, Moskaluke decided to delve into her back catalogue of songs she had never recorded on past albums.[ 3] She worked with Crowder to virtually turn the demos of these songs into a fully-produced record.[ 4]
Critical reception
The Demos received generally positive reviews. Joshua Murray of The Reviews Are In called the album a "good listen" that "[doesn't] seem to go by too quickly or too slowly".[ 1] Kim Hughes of Parton and Pearl noted Moskaluke's "mighty, indefatigable" voice.[ 11] Hannah Rastrick of Complete Country said that the "songs cover every stage of love that we can all relate to" and referred to Moskaluke's vocals as "spot on".[ 12]
Track listing
The Demos Title Writer(s) 1. "Country Girls " 2:58 2. "Nothin' I Don't Love About You" Moskaluke Crowder Mark Holman 2:46 3. "Mapdot " 3:24 4. "Too Much Too Soon" 2:42 5. "Leave Each Other Alone " (featuring Travis Collins ) Moskaluke Abend Trannie Anderson 3:44 6. "Halfway Home " Moskaluke Joseph Fox Olivia Richardson Michael Whitworth 2:31 7. "Drive His Truck" 2:59 8. "No Place Like You" 2:36 9. "Mapdot" (demo) 3:14 10. "Leave Each Other Alone" (demo) 3:49 11. "Halfway Home" (demo) Moskaluke Fox Richardson Whitworth 2:29 Total length: 33:16
Charts
Singles
Release history
References
^ a b Murray, Joshua (February 20, 2021). "The Demos, Jess Moskaluke Album Review" . The Reviews Are In .
^ a b Murray, Joshua (February 15, 2021). "The Demos, Jess Moskaluke Interview & 5 Quick Questions" . The Reviews Are In . Retrieved March 7, 2021 .
^ a b Skjerven, Kelly (February 19, 2021). "Jess Moskaluke releases new album 'The Demos' " . Global News .
^ a b c Dagg, Nanci (January 28, 2021). "Mark February 19 on your calendar. That's the day that Jess Moskaluke's new album The Demos will be released" . Canadian Beats Media .
^ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (February 21, 2021). "Jess Moskaluke Releases New Collection 'The Demos' " . Entertainment Focus .
^ Kennedy, John R (October 18, 2019). "LISTEN: Jess Moskaluke Debuts 'Country Girls' " . iHeart Radio Canada . Bell Media . Retrieved March 7, 2021 .
^ Steinberg, Allen (April 14, 2020). "Jess Moskaluke releases new single "Halfway Home" " . Canadian Beats Media .
^ Dagg, Nanci (October 23, 2020). "Jess Moskaluke shows the immense pride she has for her hometown with the release of her latest single "Mapdot" " . Canadian Beats Media .
^ "Jess Moskaluke, Travis Collins Release Duet "Leave Each Other Alone" " . Top Country . May 7, 2021.
^ " "NOTHIN' I DON'T LOVE ABOUT YOU" AT RADIO NOW!" . JessMoskaluke.com . July 27, 2021.
^ Hughes, Kim (February 19, 2021). "Album Review: Jess Moskaluke, The Demos" . Parton and Pearl .
^ "REVIEW: Jess Moskaluke's Album 'The Demos' " . Complete Country . February 22, 2021.
^ "Jess Moskaluke Chart History (Canada Country)" . Billboard . Archived from the original on November 30, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2022 .
^ "Jess Moskaluke Chart History (Hot Canadian Digital Song Sales)" . Billboard . Retrieved March 6, 2021 .
^ References for Australian Country Hot 50:
^ "Canadian single certifications – Jess Moskaluke – Country Girls" . Music Canada .
^ "The Demos - Album by Jess Moskaluke" . Spotify . February 19, 2021. Retrieved March 6, 2021 .
^ "The Demos – Jess Moskaluke" . AllMusic . Retrieved March 6, 2021 .
^ "THE DEMOS, A NEW ALBUM FROM JESS MOSKALUKE AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 19TH" . JessMoskaluke.com . January 26, 2021.
^ "Jess Moskaluke - The Demos (2021, CD)" . Discogs . Retrieved July 29, 2021 .
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