| You'll Be Alright, Kid | ||||
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| Released | July 18, 2025 | |||
| Recorded | 2023–2025 | |||
| Studio | Various | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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You'll Be Alright, Kid is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Alex Warren, and was released on July 18, 2025, through Atlantic Records. The album serves as a continuation of his 2024 extended play You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1), and was supported by the release of four singles. [1] [2] It features guest appearances from American musician Jelly Roll and South Korean–New Zealand singer Rosé.
On September 26, 2024, a ten-track extended play, You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1), was released as a precursor to You'll Be Alright, Kid. [3] The extended play went on to receive gold certifications from the British Phonographic Industry, Music Canada, and NVPI. [4] [5] [6]
On February 7, 2025, "Ordinary" was released as the lead single from You'll Be Alright, Kid. It was also included on the digital reissue of You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1). [7] [8] The song was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association, British Phonographic Industry, and Recorded Music New Zealand. [9] [4] [10] The album's second single, "Bloodline", a collaboration with Jelly Roll, was released on May 22, 2025. [11]
On July 17, 2025, the album was premiered at nearly 4,000 Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant locations prior to its worldwide release the following day. [12]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Pitchfork | 5.0/10 [13] |
| Rolling Stone | |
| Showbiz by PS | 3.0/10 [15] |
You'll Be Alright, Kid generally received mixed reviews from critics. In a three-out-of-five star review for the Rolling Stone , Maura Johnston described the "2010-esque" album as often feeling "mired in the self-seriousness of hoary post-grunge and stomp-and-holler folk-pop", all the while commenting on its lack of musical originality but noting Warren's artistic potential. [14] Hannah Jocelyn of Pitchfork positively noted the affective intimacy of Warren's songs but criticized most of the album's "anonymity" as "a tide of post-Hozier Sad Guy Music". She also observed that despite the album's influences from contemporary worship music, which "gradually builds to a state of ecstasy", Warren's work "doesn't have the patience", consisting of songs that "usually max out within the first minute". [13]
The extended play, You'll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1), debuted at No. 62 on the Billboard 200, later peaking at No. 13. [16] [17] The EP also went on to hit No. 3 on the Canadian Albums, No. 9 on the UK Albums, and No. 38 on the Italy Albums charts. [18] [19] [20] The album's lead single "Ordinary" went on to top several charts, including the Billboard Hot 100, Canadian Hot 100, and Global 200. [21] [22] [23] "Bloodline" hit No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 19 on the Global 200. [21] [24]
All tracks are written by Adam Yaron, Cal Shapiro, Mags Duval, and Alex Warren, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Eternity" | 3:09 | |
| 2. | "The Outside" | 3:03 | |
| 3. | "First Time on Earth" | 2:41 | |
| 4. | "Bloodline" (with Jelly Roll) |
| 3:02 |
| 5. | "Never Be Far" | 3:17 | |
| 6. | "Ordinary" | 3:06 | |
| 7. | "Everything" | 2:48 | |
| 8. | "Getaway Car" | 3:04 | |
| 9. | "Who I Am" | 3:22 | |
| 10. | "You Can't Stop This" |
| 2:41 |
| 11. | "On My Mind" (with Rosé) | 3:09 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Burning Down" | 2:59 | |
| 13. | "Catch My Breath" | 3:12 | |
| 14. | "Carry You Home" | 2:46 | |
| 15. | "Troubled Waters" | 3:17 | |
| 16. | "Heaven Without You" | 3:22 | |
| 17. | "Before You Leave Me" |
| 2:56 |
| 18. | "Save You a Seat" |
| 3:17 |
| 19. | "Chasing Shadows" |
| 2:44 |
| 20. | "Yard Sale" |
| 2:54 |
| 21. | "You'll Be Alright, Kid" |
| 2:29 |
Credits adapted from Tidal. [25]
Weekly charts
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| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada) [56] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ) [57] | 2× Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA) [58] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||