Leather (album)

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Leather
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Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 3, 2023 (2023-11-03)
Genre Country
Length40:19
Label Warner Music Nashville
Producer Trent Willmon
Cody Johnson chronology
Human: The Double Album
(2021)
Leather
(2023)
Singles from Leather
  1. "The Painter"
    Released: August 11, 2023
  2. "Dirt Cheap"
    Released: March 11, 2024

Leather is the ninth studio album and third major-label album by American country music singer Cody Johnson. It was released on November 3, 2023, via Warner Music Nashville, [1] and produced by Trent Willmon. [2] "The Painter" was issued in August 2023 as the lead single. Johnson has stated that the 12 tracks released on November 3 are the first part of a "24-track deluxe album". [1]

Contents

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Matt Bjorke of Roughstock wrote that "while Cody's uptempo gems are fantastic, he really shines on ballads where he can showcase his conversational storytelling vocals", highlighting "Whiskey Bent" with Jelly Roll and "Leather". [4] Entertainment Focus's James Daykin felt that Johnson "delves into themes deeply rooted in country traditions, weaving tales of love, loss, resilience, and the enduring spirit of a cowboy" and called it "a cohesive and emotionally charged album". [3]

Track listing

Leather track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Work Boots"2:49
2."Double Down"
3:09
3."Watching My Old Flame"
3:24
4."That's Texas"
  • Erik Dylan
  • Wyatt McCubbin
  • Andy Sheridan
2:43
5."Dirt Cheap"Josh Phillips3:59
6."Jesus Loves You"
4:51
7."Whiskey Bent" (featuring Jelly Roll)
  • Rocky Block
  • Adam James
  • Mikey Reaves
3:16
8."Leather"3:13
9."People in the Back"
2:39
10."Long Live Country Music" (featuring Brooks & Dunn)
3:24
11."The Painter"
  • Benjy Davis
  • Higgins
  • Ryan Larkins
3:31
12."Make Me a Mop"
3:16
Total length:40:19

Charts

Chart performance for Leather
Chart (2023)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [5] 88
Australian Country Albums (ARIA) [6] 10
Canadian Albums (Billboard) [7] 55
UK Album Downloads (OCC) [8] 51
US Billboard 200 [9] 18
US Top Country Albums (Billboard) [10] 5

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