Side Effects (Dallas Smith album)

Last updated
Side Effects
Dallas Smith - Side Effects (album cover).jpeg
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 2, 2016 (2016-09-02)
Recorded2015–16
Genre Country
Length38:23
Label
Producer Joey Moi
Dallas Smith chronology
Lifted
(2014)
Side Effects
(2016)
Acoustic Sessions Vol. 1
(2018)
Singles from Side Effects
  1. "Kids with Cars"
    Released: September 11, 2015
  2. "One Little Kiss"
    Released: April 22, 2016
  3. "Autograph"
    Released: August 19, 2016
  4. "Side Effects"
    Released: January 23, 2017
  5. "Sky Stays This Blue"
    Released: May 16, 2017
  6. "Sleepin' Around"
    Released: October 2, 2017

Side Effects is the third solo studio album by Canadian country rock artist Dallas Smith, released on September 2, 2016 through 604 Records. [1] The album marks Smith's first full-length release to impact the American market. It includes the top-10 singles "Kids with Cars" and "One Little Kiss", as well as the chart-topping hits, "Autograph", "Side Effects", "Sky Stays This Blue", and "Sleepin' Around". Side Effects set a new record as the first album by a Canadian country artist to generate four number-one singles. [2]

Contents

Background

Following the success achieved in both Canada and the US with 2014's Lifted , Smith signed an American record deal with Blaster Records in August 2015. [3] He began working on a new album with producer Joey Moi, which would be his first full-length record to be released to both countries. [3] The album's lead single, "Kids with Cars", was released September 11, 2016. It was the first single of his career to officially impact mainstream country radio in the US, though it failed to chart in that country. [4]

On August 16, 2016, CMT Canada formally announced the title, cover art, release date, and track listing for Side Effects. [1] Pre-orders for the album began on August 19, 2016 and it was officially released September 2, 2016.

Commercial performance

Side Effects debuted at number seven on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart, with 4,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. [5] This made the album Smith's first top ten entry and highest-charting record to date. [5] It was also the Canadian country album with the largest first-week sales figure, according to Nielsen SoundScan and as reported by Top Country. [6]

Side Effects sold 600 copies in the US in its debut week. [7] The album failed to enter any American Billboard album charts, but did reach number 10 on the West North Central region-specific component chart of the Heatseekers Albums tally. [8]

Singles

Smith set a number of records with the singles released from Side Effects, becoming the first Canadian male artist to earn four number one country singles, the first Canadian male artist to generate three number one country singles from one album ("Autograph", "Side Effects", and "Sky Stays This Blue"), [upper-alpha 1] and the first Canadian country artist to post three consecutive number one country singles. [9] The album's sixth single, "Sleepin' Around", also reached number one, making Side Effects the first album to produce four chart-topping singles and tying Smith with Shania Twain as the artists with the most career number ones. [2]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Only One You"3:04
2."Side Effects"
  • Matt Rogers
  • Ben Stennis
  • Blake Bollinger
2:57
3."Sky Stays This Blue"2:52
4."Tab with My Name on It"
3:50
5."Autograph"
2:55
6."50/50"
3:57
7."Kids with Cars"
3:01
8."Hoods and Tailgates"3:11
9."One Little Kiss"3:02
10."I'm Already Gone"
3:07
11."Sleepin' Around"
3:21
12."Twelve Pack Soundtrack"3:06
Total length:38:23

Personnel

Adapted from the CD booklet. [10]

Charts

Album

Chart (2016)Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Billboard) [11] 7

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada) [12] Gold40,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Notes

  1. Shania Twain was the first Canadian artist to achieve this feat, sending three singles from Come On Over to number one, but Smith is the first male to do so.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shania Twain</span> Canadian singer (born 1965)

Eilleen Regina "Shania" Twain is a Canadian singer-songwriter. She has sold over 100 million records, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time and the best-selling female artist in country music history. Her success garnered her several titles including the "Queen of Country Pop". Billboard named her as the leader of the '90s country-pop crossover stars.

<i>Greatest Hits</i> (Shania Twain album) 2004 greatest hits album by Shania Twain

Greatest Hits is a greatest hits album by Shania Twain, released on November 8, 2004 by Mercury Nashville. The album contains seventeen hits from each of all of her studio albums, and three new tracks, with each of them becoming singles; "Party for Two", which hit the top ten in US country, UK and Germany, "Don't!" and "I Ain't No Quitter".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">When You Kiss Me</span> 2003 single by Shania Twain

"When You Kiss Me" is a song recorded by Canadian singer Shania Twain. It was the seventh single overall released from her fourth studio album Up! (2002). The song was written by Twain and her then-husband Robert John "Mutt" Lange. Twain described on several occasions that "When You Kiss Me" is her favorite ballad off Up!. Twain also performed the song on the Up! Tour.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shania Twain discography</span>

Canadian singer Shania Twain has released six studio albums, three compilation albums, three remix albums, one box set, two live albums, 45 singles, 38 music videos, six promotional singles, and made six guest appearances. Twain's repertoire has sold over 34 million albums in the United States alone, placing her as the top-selling female artist in country music. Moreover, with 48 million copies shipped, she is ranked as the 26th best-selling artist overall in the US, tying with Kenny G for the spot. She is also recognized as one of the best-selling music artists in history, selling over 100 million records worldwide and thus becoming the top-selling female artist in country music ever.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Up! (Shania Twain song)</span> 2003 single by Shania Twain

"Up!" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country music singer Shania Twain. It was released as the second official single from her 2002 album of the same name. The song was written by Twain and her then-husband, Robert John "Mutt" Lange. "Up!" was originally released to North American country radio on January 6, 2003. It was later released as a double A-side single with "When You Kiss Me" to exclusively the UK on November 17, 2003, and issued as the sixth and final single in Europe on March 8, 2004. At the 2004 Juno Awards, "Up!" was named Country Recording of the Year.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">From This Moment On (Shania Twain song)</span> 1998 single by Shania Twain

"From This Moment On" is a song by Canadian singer Shania Twain. It was released as the fourth single from her third studio album, Come On Over (1997). The song was written by Twain, with additional production and songwriting by Robert John "Mutt" Lange. Twain has performed "From This Moment On" on every one of her tours. Both a duet with backup singer Bryan White as well as a solo version were released.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dallas Smith</span> Canadian musician

Dallas Hendry Smith is a Canadian singer and songwriter, who performs both as a solo country music artist and as lead singer for the hard rock band Default. He is currently signed to Big Loud Records. Smith is the current record holder of most number one hits among all male Canadian artists on Billboard's Canada Country chart, at eleven. With Side Effects, Smith also became the first Canadian country artist in the Nielsen BDS era to chart four consecutive number one singles from one album, a feat he would then top with his next album, Timeless.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Forever and Ever, Amen</span> 1987 single by Randy Travis

"Forever and Ever, Amen" is a song written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz, and recorded by American country music artist Randy Travis. It was released in March 1987 as the first single from the album Always & Forever and became Travis's third No. 1 single on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles charts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tippin' Point</span> 2013 single by Dallas Smith

"Tippin' Point" is a song recorded by Canadian country and rock artist Dallas Smith for his debut extended play of the same name (2014). It was released October 8, 2013, as the lead single for his then-forthcoming second studio album, as well as his first single in the American market since signing with Republic Nashville. A critical and commercial success, "Tippin' Point" peaked in the top 40 on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 and set a record for the fastest Canadian country single to reach Gold certification by selling over 40,000 units in 13 weeks; it has since been certified Platinum.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Play It Again (song)</span> 2014 single by Luke Bryan

"Play It Again" is a song written by Dallas Davidson and Ashley Gorley and recorded by American country music artist Luke Bryan. It was released in March 2014 as the fourth single from Bryan’s 2013 album Crash My Party. On April 17, 2014, the song became Bryan's eighth non-consecutive chart-topper on the Hot Country Songs chart, the most by any act in the time since his first number one "Rain Is a Good Thing" hit the top spot on July 24, 2010.

<i>Tippin Point</i> (EP) 2014 EP by Dallas Smith

Tippin' Point is an extended play by Canadian rock and country artist Dallas Smith. It was released in the United States on March 4, 2014 via Big Loud Mountain Records and Republic Nashville under the production of Joey Moi.

<i>Lifted</i> (Dallas Smith album) 2014 studio album by Dallas Smith

Lifted is the second solo album by Canadian country music artist Dallas Smith. It was released in Canada on November 25, 2014 via 604 Records. The album was available for pre-order on iTunes after the release of the single "Wastin' Gas," which was released on October 28, 2014. In the United States, Lifted was instead released via Big Loud Mountain Records as a six-song EP containing only the material not released on previous EP, Tippin' Point, except for a live recording of the title track.

<i>Still the One: Live from Vegas</i> 2015 live album by Shania Twain

Still the One: Live from Vegas is the first live album by Canadian singer Shania Twain. It was released on March 3, 2015 by Mercury Nashville.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kids with Cars</span> 2015 single by Dallas Smith

"Kids with Cars" is a song recorded by Canadian country rock singer Dallas Smith. It was released to digital retailers on September 11, 2015 through 604 Records and Blaster Records as the lead single for his third studio album, Side Effects (2016), and is also included on his American EP of the same name (2015). The song was written by Jesse Frasure, Ryan Hurd, and Brad Tursi and was produced by Joey Moi. "Kids with Cars" is Smith's first single to be serviced to mainstream country radio in the US.

"Side Effects" is a song written by Matthew Rogers, Ben Stennis, and Blake Bollinger and recorded by Canadian country singer Dallas Smith for his third studio album of the same name (2016). It was serviced to Canadian country radio the week of January 23, 2017 as the record's fourth single.

"Suntan City" is a song written by Luke Bryan and The Peach Pickers and originally recorded by Bryan for his similarly titled fifth extended play, Spring Break 4...Suntan City (2012). It reached number 43 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2013 following the release of the compilation album, Spring Break...Here to Party, which comprises all of the tracks from Bryan's previous four Spring Break-themed EPs. Bryan has included the song on the setlists for multiple concert tours.

<i>Now</i> (Shania Twain album) 2017 studio album by Shania Twain

Now is the fifth studio album by Canadian singer and songwriter Shania Twain and her first in 15 years. It was released on September 29, 2017 by Mercury Nashville. The album was produced by Twain alongside Ron Aniello, Jake Gosling, Jacquire King and Matthew Koma. Following a severely weakened singing voice caused by Lyme disease and dysphonia, Twain took an indefinite hiatus from music beginning in the mid-2000s, and at one point was unsure if she would ever be able to sing again. Following intense vocal rehabilitation and a successful concert residency in Las Vegas, Shania: Still the One, she began planning a new studio album in 2013. Written solely by Twain, Now is her first studio album in which she assumed an integral role in its production, co-producing every track. It is also Twain's first album since her 1993 self-titled debut studio album to not be co-written with or produced by her ex-husband Robert John "Mutt" Lange.

"Sleepin' Around" is a song written by Rhett Akins, Ashley Gorley, and Jimmy Robbins, and recorded by Canadian country music singer Dallas Smith for his third studio album, Side Effects (2016). The song was released to radio by 604 Records on October 2, 2017 as the album's sixth single. "Sleepin' Around" reached number one on the Canada Country chart in January 2018, helping Smith break the record previously set by Shania Twain for the most chart-topping singles by a Canadian country artist from a single album.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dallas Smith discography</span>

Canadian country music singer Dallas Smith's discography consists of four studio albums, five extended plays, twenty-five singles, and twenty-four music videos.

<i>Timeless</i> (Dallas Smith album) 2020 studio album by Dallas Smith

Timeless is the fourth solo studio album by Canadian country singer Dallas Smith, and was released through 604 Records on August 28, 2020.

References

  1. 1 2 "Dallas Smith Announces New Album "Side Effects"". CMT . Corus Entertainment. August 16, 2016. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
  2. 1 2 "VIDEO: Dallas Smith surpasses Shania Twain in most No. 1 singles from same album". Surrey Now-Leader. Black Press Group. January 22, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  3. 1 2 Bjorke, Matt (August 18, 2015). "Dallas Smith Signs With Blaster Records". Roughstock. Cheri Media. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
  4. Bjorke, Matt (September 8, 2016). "RoughStock's New Single Report: September 8, 2015". Roughstock. Cheri Media. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
  5. 1 2 FYI Staff (September 12, 2016). "On The Charts This Week". FYI Music News. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  6. "Top Country Albums of 2016 (Based On First Week Sales)". Top Country. TC Inc. December 16, 2016. p. 10. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  7. Bjorke, Matt (September 13, 2016). "Top 10 Country Albums Chart: September 12, 2016". Roughstock. Cheri Media.
  8. "Dallas Smith Chart history". Billboard Heatseekers - West North Central for Dallas Smith. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  9. Hooper, Roxanne (August 15, 2017). "VIDEO: Langley's Dallas Smith earns chart topping status". Surrey Now-Leader. Black Press Group. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
  10. Side Effects (CD booklet). Dallas Smith. 604 Records / Sony Music Canada. 2016. 25396 10252.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  11. "Dallas Smith Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  12. "Canadian album certifications – Dallas Smith – Side Effects". Music Canada . Retrieved January 23, 2023.