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Start Here is the debut studio album by American country duo Maddie & Tae. It is set to be released on August 28, 2015 via Dot and Republic Records. The album, produced by Dann Huff, features eleven tracks. Its release was delayed so the duo could have more time to work on it.
Background
The album was originally scheduled to be released June 2, but Maddie & Tae pushed back the album’s release date to August 28, 2015. Marlow said “what we had was good, but we knew it could be so much better”, while Dye added “we wanted to get the feel — the sound of it — and the music right. You only make your first album once”.
Content
Maddie & Tae stated: “we told our stories in this first album and that’s exactly what we plan to do for the albums to come, we want our fans to come along on this journey with us.”
Album artwork
The official album cover was shot by photographer Allister Ann: “The thing about us that really defines Maddie and I is we’re not those girls who want to spend a lot of time getting our hair done,” Dye said. “We’d rather be out on a four-wheeler, playing guitar or just hanging out, having fun. That’s what the songs are made of. We thought the pictures should look like that, too”.
Singles
Two singles have been released from the album, the chart-topper "Girl in a Country Song" and "Fly".
Critical reception
| Aggregate scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 87/100 |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Billboard |  |
| Spin | 7/10 |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Waitin' on a Plane" |
| 3:25 |
| 2. | "Girl in a Country Song" |
| 3:38 |
| 3. | "Smoke" |
| 3:03 |
| 4. | "Shut Up and Fish" |
| 3:19 |
| 5. | "Fly" |
| 3:38 |
| 6. | "Sierra" |
| 2:46 |
| 7. | "Your Side of Town" |
| 3:03 |
| 8. | "Right Here, Right Now" |
| 3:39 |
| 9. | "No Place Like You" |
| 3:20 |
| 10. | "After the Storm Blows Through" |
| 3:43 |
| 11. | "Downside of Growing Up" |
| 3:30 |
| Total length: | 37:04 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 12. | "After the Storm Blows Through (Acoustic Version)" | |
| 13. | "Downside of Growing Up (Acoustic Version)" |
References
- Bjorke, Matt (June 2, 2015). "Maddie & Tae "Start Here" Tracklist and Cover Art". Roughstock. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- McDonnell, Brandy (June 2, 2015). "Maddie & Tae reveal cover and new Aug. 28 street date for full-length debut album 'Start Here'". The Oklahoman. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- Hollabaugh, Lorie (June 2, 2015). "Maddie & Tae Move Release Date, Unveil Cover Art". MusicRow. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- ^ "Maddie & Tae's Patience Pays Off". CMT. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
- "Maddie & Tae Say 'Start Here' Is a Journey". Tasteofcountry.com. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
- Dukes, Billy (May 18, 2015). "Maddie & Tae, 'Start Here': Everything You Need to Know". Taste of Country. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- http://www.metacritic.com/music/start-here/maddie-tae]]. Retrieved August 27, 2015.
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- Hight, Jewly. "Maddie & Tae Boldly Fill Country's Post-Taylor Void With 'Start Here': Album Review". Billboard. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- Bernstein, Jonathan. "Review: Maddie & Tae Tell the Bros to Shut Up and Fish on 'Start Here'". Spin. SpinMedia. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- Maddie & Tae - Start Here - Target Exclusive (2015-08-23). "Maddie & Tae - Start Here - Target Exclusive". Target. Retrieved 2015-08-23.