| MKTO | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released |
| |||
| Recorded | 2012–13 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 38:02 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Producer |
| |||
| MKTO chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Singles from MKTO | ||||
| ||||
MKTO is the debut and only studio album by American musical duo MKTO. It was released on January 30, 2014, in Australia and New Zealand, [2] [3] and was released on April 1 in North America.
The album was released on January 30, 2014, in Australia and New Zealand. The album was released in the US on April 1, 2014. [4] MKTO stands for "Misfit Kids and Total Outcasts". The duo explains that the title fits the album and it represents the kind of kids they were in high school.
The album's lead single, and the duo's debut single, "Thank You", was released on November 12, 2012. [5] It has since been followed up by two further singles: "Classic", which was released on 20 June 2013; and "God Only Knows", released on 29 November 2013. On April 8, 2014, "American Dream" was released as the fourth single and on August 27, 2014, the duo confirmed via an Instagram post that the Max Martin penned "Forever Until Tomorrow" had been announced as the fifth Australian single, with its radio release immediate. [1]
In Australia, MKTO debuted at number one on the Australian ARIA albums chart. [6] In the US, MKTO reached Number 31 on the Billboard 200. [7] The album is certified gold in Denmark and sold 10,000 units. [8]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [9] |
Matt Collar of AllMusic gave the album a positive review, stating the album "showcases the duo's one-two punch style, which usually consists of Oller's resonant vocals backed by Kelly's playful raps. What could end up sounding gimmicky or contrived doesn't, as Kelly (who some may remember as Walt on Lost) and Oller reveal they have enough thoughtful irreverence and technical skill to keep things interesting." [9] Melissa Redman of Renowned for Sound gave the album 4 out of 5 stars stating that "All songs contain a dynamic energy, and it's evident in the music that the duo had fun creating these tracks" and "MKTO's album delivers a great variety of songs." [10]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Thank You" | 3:49 | |
| 2. | "Classic" |
| 2:55 |
| 3. | "God Only Knows" |
| 3:15 |
| 4. | "American Dream" |
| 3:45 |
| 5. | "Could Be Me" (featuring Ne-Yo) |
| 3:30 |
| 6. | "Forever Until Tomorrow" |
| 3:46 |
| 7. | "Wasted" |
| 3:04 |
| 8. | "Heartbreak Holiday" |
| 3:39 |
| 9. | "Nowhere" |
| 3:10 |
| 10. | "No More Second Chances" (featuring Jessica Ashley) |
| 3:18 |
| 11. | "Goodbye Song" |
| 3:51 |
Source: [3]
Weekly charts
| Year-end charts
|
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [8] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
It Won't Be Soon Before Long is the second studio album by American pop rock band Maroon 5. It was released on May 16, 2007, by A&M Octone Records, as the follow-up to their debut album, Songs About Jane (2002). The name was inspired by a phrase the band adopted to keep themselves motivated while on their tour.
The discography of The Ting Tings, an English indie pop duo, consists of four studio albums, three extended plays, 10 singles and 14 music videos. The Ting Tings were formed in 2004 in Salford, England by Jules De Martino and Katie White. The band was signed to independent record label Switchflicker Records in 2006 and released their limited-edition debut single, "Fruit Machine", the following year. Following an appearance at the Glastonbury Festival in 2007, The Ting Tings were signed to Columbia Records.
The Temper Trap is the second studio album by the Australian indie rock band of the same name, The Temper Trap, released in Australia through Liberation Music on 18 May 2012. A deluxe edition of the album was also released on iTunes Store, containing three bonus tracks: "Want", "The Trouble with Pain" and "Everybody Leaves in the End".
John Martin Lindström is a Swedish singer and songwriter. He is best known for his collaborations with the Swedish House Mafia. Since 2010, he has collaborated with Tinie Tempah and released his debut single "Anywhere For You", written alongside music partner Michel Zitron. On 3 April 2014 Lindström appeared on the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge covering Haim's "If I Could Change Your Mind".
Native is the third studio album by American pop band OneRepublic. It was released on March 22, 2013 through Mosley Music Group and Interscope Records in Germany and Ireland, March 25 worldwide except North America, and March 26 in North America. The album was originally planned to be released at the end of 2012 with the lead single being "Feel Again", which was released on August 27, 2012. However, due to the album not being completed at the time, it was pushed back to early 2013. "Feel Again" was later branded as a promotional single, and on January 8, 2013, "If I Lose Myself" was released as the lead single for the album.
MKTO is an American pop and hip hop duo, consisting of Malcolm Kelley and Tony Oller. Their self-titled album was released on January 30, 2014, by Columbia Records. In July 2015, the duo released their first extended play, titled Bad Girls EP. As of 2022, the band has sold over 1 million records worldwide.
"Thank You" is the debut single by American pop duo MKTO, composed of Malcolm David Kelley and Tony Oller. It was released through Columbia Records on November 12, 2012, and is from their 2014 self-titled debut album. The song was written by Kelley, Oller, Evan "Kidd" Bogart, Emanuel Kiriakou, and Andrew Goldstein. It is a hip hop and teen pop song about a younger generation's sarcastic gratitude towards their previous generation after suffering the effects of their previous wrongdoings, yet it brings hope and encouragement to people saying that they should stand up for themselves.
Settle is the debut studio album by English electronic music duo Disclosure, released on June 3, 2013, by PMR Records and Island Records. Accompanied by the success of its lead single, "Latch", featuring Sam Smith, the album features collaborations with AlunaGeorge, Ed Macfarlane of Friendly Fires, Sasha Keable, Eliza Doolittle, Jamie Woon, Jessie Ware, and London Grammar. A deluxe edition of the album contains four bonus tracks, including Disclosure's remix of Ware's song "Running".
Anthony Michael Oller is an American singer, songwriter and actor. He had roles as Walt Moore on the TeenNick TV show Gigantic, and as Danny on Disney Channel's As the Bell Rings. He appeared in the films Beneath the Darkness and The Purge. He was also half of the group MKTO with his co-star Malcolm David Kelley, before leaving the group in 2021.
In a Tidal Wave of Mystery is the debut studio album of American indie pop duo Capital Cities, released on June 4, 2013, under Capitol Records. It was preceded by the single "Safe and Sound" in January 2011, which ultimately became their most successful song worldwide. The album features a sole guest appearance from André 3000.
"Classic" is a song by American pop duo MKTO. Written by Evan "Kidd" Bogart, Andrew Goldstein, Emanuel Kiriakou, and Lindy Robbins, "Classic" was first released on June 20, 2013 as the second single from the duo's self-titled debut album.
Atlas is the debut album of the alternative dance group RÜFÜS DU SOL, released in Australia under Sweat It Out on 9 August 2013. The album debuted at number 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart on 25 August 2013.
Meet the Vamps is the debut studio album by British pop band The Vamps. It was initially released in Australia and New Zealand on 11 April 2014, and released in the United Kingdom through Virgin EMI Records on 14 April. The album includes the UK top-five singles "Can We Dance", "Wild Heart", "Last Night" and "Somebody to You".
New Eyes is the debut studio album by English electronic music group Clean Bandit, released on 30 May 2014 by Atlantic Records in Germany and Ireland, and 2 June 2014 in the United Kingdom, after suffering from several setbacks. The album includes the singles "A+E", "Mozart's House", "Dust Clears", "Rather Be", "Extraordinary" and "Come Over". New Eyes was produced entirely by group members Jack Patterson and Grace Chatto. The album peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart and was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for shipments in excess of 100,000 copies. It is the band's only album to feature violinist and pianist Neil Amin-Smith, who left the band in 2016.
Flume is the debut studio album by Australian electronic musician Flume. It was released on 9 November 2012 by Future Classic. The deluxe edition of the album was released on 12 November 2013.
5 Seconds of Summer is the debut studio album by Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer. It was released by Capitol Records on 27 June 2014 in Europe and on 22 July 2014 in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The album was supported by four singles: "She Looks So Perfect", "Don't Stop", "Amnesia", and "Good Girls". Musically, the album is rooted in the pop-punk, pop-rock and power-pop genres. Before the album's release, the band was the opening act for One Direction in from 2013-2015 on three of their concert tours. To promote the album, 5 Seconds of Summer embarked on their first global headlining tour, entitled Rock Out with Your Socks Out Tour, between May and September 2015.
Sadnecessary is the debut studio album by German duo Milky Chance. It was released in Germany on 1 October 2013. The album includes the singles "Stolen Dance" and "Down by the River". The album peaked at number 14 in Germany, and charted at 17 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Dream Your Life Away is the debut studio album by Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy. It was released in Australia on 5 September 2014 via Liberation Music. The album was released on 9 September 2014 in the US via Atlantic Records and worldwide via Warner Music. The album has peaked to number 1 on the Australian Albums Chart. A "Deluxe Edition" was released on 4 September 2015, consisting of two new tracks and five live tracks.
Sounds Good Feels Good is the second studio album by Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer. It was released on 23 October 2015 through the labels Hi or Hey and Capitol Records. In support of the album, the band embarked on the Sounds Live Feels Live World Tour.
Jess & Matt is the self-titled debut studio album by Jess & Matt. The album includes re-recorded tracks they performed on the seventh season of The X Factor Australia, where they came third. The album was released through Sony Music Australia on 16 December 2015, which peaked at number nine on the ARIA Albums Chart. It was preceded by its lead single "Nothing Matters", which debuted at number 29 on the ARIA Singles Chart.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)