Game On (EP)
| Game On | ||||
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| Released | April 21, 2017 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 22:21 | |||
| Label | Universal Canada | |||
| Producer | Todd Clark | |||
| James Barker Band chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Game On | ||||
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Game On is the debut EP by Canadian country music ensemble James Barker Band, released on April 21, 2017.[1] All four of the singles released from the record have reached the top 10 at Canadian country radio, including one number one hit with "Chills". Upon its release, Game On debuted at number 29 on the Canadian Albums Chart.[2]
Singles[edit]
The group's debut single, "Lawn Chair Lazy", was released May 6, 2016.[3][4] By peaking at number three on the Canada Country chart, the song became the highest-charting debut single by a Canadian country artist.[5]
"Just Sayin'" was released in October 2016 as the second single off what would become Game On.[6] It also reached the top 10.[7]
"Chills" was released as the third single on March 3, 2017.[8] The song became the group's first to chart on the Canadian Hot 100, reaching a peak of 91.[9] It reached number one on the Canadian country chart, making the James Barker Band the first Canadian act to produce a number one radio single from a debut album.[10][11] "Chills" was later released to American country radio on October 23, 2017, as their debut radio single in that country.[12]
The EP's fourth single, "It's Working", was released in August 2017.[13] It earned the group their fourth consecutive top 10 single.[14]
Critical reception[edit]
Annie Reuter of Sounds Like Nashville wrote that the EP "showcases both their fun and sentimental sides," and that songs like "Chills" help "solidify the band's staying power."[15]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lawn Chair Lazy" |
| 3:16 |
| 2. | "Just Sayin'" |
| 3:07 |
| 3. | "Chills" |
| 3:08 |
| 4. | "It's Working" |
| 3:13 |
| 5. | "Throwback" |
| 3:12 |
| 6. | "Living the Dream" |
| 3:28 |
| 7. | "Chills" (acoustic) |
| 2:57 |
| Total length: | 22:21 | ||
Charts[edit]
EP[edit]
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[2] | 29 |
Singles[edit]
| Year | Single | Peak positions |
Certifications | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN Country [14] |
CAN [9] |
US Country Airplay [16] | |||
| 2016 | "Lawn Chair Lazy" | 3 | — | — |
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| "Just Sayin'" | 6 | — | — |
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| 2017 | "Chills" | 1 | 91 | 49 |
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| "It's Working" | 8 | — | — |
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Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[18] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | CMAO Awards | Single of the Year | "Lawn Chair Lazy" | Nominated | [19][20] |
| Music Video of the Year | "Chills" | Nominated | |||
| CCMA | Album of the Year | Game On | Nominated | [21] | |
| Single of the Year | "Lawn Chair Lazy" | Nominated | |||
| Video of the Year | "Chills" | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ "Game On - James Barker, James Barker Band | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ a b "On The Charts: May 1, 2017". FYIMusicNews. May 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ "Lawn Chair Lazy - Single by James Barker Band". Apple Music. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ Whitaker, Sterling (June 29, 2016). "James Barker Band Get 'Lawn Chair Lazy' in New Video [Exclusive Premiere]". Taste of Country. Townsquare Media. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ Szwed, Caroline (August 10, 2017). "James Barker Band: my favourite country jam". CBC Music. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "James Barker Band Releases a New Single and it's a HOOT". Universal Music Canada. October 14, 2016. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ Lau, Melody (June 6, 2017). "Boots and Hearts fest launches band into stratosphere". SOCAN. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "Chills - Single by James Barker Band". Apple Music (US). Archived from the original on March 5, 2017. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- ^ a b "James Barker Band Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 11, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ "Ontario Artists at Country Music Week 2017". Country Music Association of Ontario. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "James Barker Band's "Chills" Hits #1 At Canadian Country Radio". Universal Music Canada. June 22, 2017. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "Single Releases". MusicRow. 4 January 2013. Archived from the original on October 19, 2017. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ "James Barker Band Release It's Working Video [WATCH]". Top Country. August 23, 2017. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ a b "James Barker Band Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ Reuter, Annie (April 25, 2017). "James Barker Band Will Give Country Listeners 'Chills' with Debut EP". Sounds Like Nashville. SpinMedia. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "James Barker Band Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Canadian single certifications – James Barker Band". Music Canada.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – James Barker Band – Game On". Music Canada. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
- ^ "Nominees announced for 2017 CMAO Awards hosted in London". AM980. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ "CMAO Awards - Winners! - Country 101.1". Country 101.1. June 12, 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ "CCMA Announces 2017 Award Nominees". Retrieved September 13, 2017.
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