Sayin' What I'm Thinkin' is the third studio album by American country music singer–songwriter Lainey Wilson. It was released on February 19, 2021, by BBR Music Group. Produced by Jay Joyce, the album was Wilson's first release on a major label and contained 12 tracks. The album was the third studio collection released in Wilson's music career and the first issued on a major record label. The disc has since spawned two singles: "Dirty Looks" (2019) and "Things a Man Oughta Know" (2020). The latter release became Wilson's breakout single, reaching chart positions on the country music surveys in North America. Sayin' What I'm Thinkin has since been met with favorable reviews from critics and writers.
Lainey Wilson had been attempting a career as a country music artist for several years. She had previously released the studio album Tougher and played a variety of shows while networking along the way. After signing a publishing deal, she would sign her first major record label contract with the BBR Music Group. In 2019, BBR issued the extended play (EP) Redneck Hollywood.[3] Several of the songs that would appear on Sayin' What I'm Thinkin first appeared on Redneck Hollywood.[4] In crafting the album, Wilson would continually ask herself if the music was "saying what I'm thinking". The phrase was used often enough that she decided to name the album Sayin' What I'm Thinkin'.[5]
Recording and contentEdit
Sayin' What I'm Thinkin was recorded at the Neon Cross Studio, which was located in Nashville, Tennessee. The project was produced by Jay Joyce, aslong with assistance from Court Blankenship.[6] In regards to production, Wilson explained that she and Joyce were "kindred spirits".[7] A total of 12 songs comprised the collection and were all co-written by Wilson. In addition, Jason Nix and Brent Anderson are featured writers on multiple songs in the track listing.[6][1] Several of the songs on the project were composed as far back as 2018 when Wilson first landed a publishing deal with Sony ATV. "That’s when I started figuring out who I was more—what I wanted to say, and how I wanted to say it," she reflected.[7]
In developing the album's sound, Wilson wanted it to sound "fresh" and "familiar". In an interview with Rolling Stone, Wilson explained that she wanted the disc to have the "pureness of Lee Ann Womack" and the "sassiness of Dolly Parton".[2] Four of the disc's tracks were originally released on Redneck Hollywood: "WWDD", "Dirty Looks", "LA" and "Things a Man Oughta Know". The remaining eight songs were previously not released.[4] The opening track "Neon Diamonds" was chosen as the lead song because it had similarities to a concert opener, according to Wilson.[5] The song "LA" was derived from Wilson explaining to people that she was Louisiana (LA) and not Los Angeles. "I’d meet people and they’d say, 'Where in the world are you from?' as soon as I’d open my mouth. And I’d say 'LA.' And they’d say, 'There’s no way you’re from Los Angeles.'," she commented.[2]
The song "Pipe" was described by Wilson as being her "redneck rulebook".[7] The eighth track "Keeping Bars in Business" was composed after Wilson and her co-writers all experienced different personal tragedies: "We were talking about how even though we were going through things in life, they don’t stop the world from turning," she stated.[2] The tenth track "WWDD" (what would Dolly do) was a written as tribute to Dolly Parton, whom Wilson has been influence by: "Dolly is an international icon and role model for a lot of folks around the world, so it’s an easy song for a lot of people to relate to."[8] The eleventh track "Rolling Stone" was based on the breakup of Wilson and her high school boyfriend. After seven years of dating, the couple realized they were no longer compatible.[7]
Sayin' What I'm Thinkin was met with favorable reviews from critics. Mark Deming of AllMusic commented that the album "boasted more polished production but didn't dilute her style."[1] Jon Freeman of Rolling Stone commented, "It sounded like little else this year, and seemed particularly reflective of her singular, unabashedly Southern personality."[2] Jeremy Chua compared Wilson's style on the album to that of Miranda Lambert and Kellie Pickler. Chua further added that "Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin is a strong, cohesive introduction to who Lainey Wilson is. A force to be reckoned with, the Louisianan’s stellar album seals her position as a mainstay in country music."[5]
Taste of Country's Billy Dukes also gave the album a positive response. He praised Wilson's songwriting and her "raspy" voice. He also found the album to be genuine in both its production and vocal delivery: "'Authentic' is a one-word review of Sayin' What I'm Thinkin, an album that's intentionally frayed at the edges. Beyond writing and recording songs that satisfy country music fans, she succeeds at introducing her whole self through the music."[10] Pip Ellwood-Hughes of the United Kingdom-based Entertainment Focus praised her songwriting and the honesty in her lyrics. Ellwood-Hughes concluded by saying, "Lainey Wilson has everything a breakout Country star needs and then some, and with any justice this will go down as one of the best records of 2021."[11]
Veteran critic Robert Christgau was more reserved in his praise, highlighting the songs "Dirty Looks" and "Sunday Best" while saying in reference to the album title: "Also what she's drinkin', often with a sexual edge to it, which says plenty for her skill set and not enough for her emotional equilibrium".[9]
Release, chart performance and singlesEdit
Sayin' What I'm Thinkin was originally released on February 19, 2021 on the BBR Music Group label. It was originally available to digital and streaming sites.[12] It was later released as both a compact disc[6] and as a vinyl LP.[13] It was the third studio album released in Wilson's music career and her first to be released on a major label.[3] The album was Wilson's second to reach the BillboardTop Country Albums chart. Spending eight weeks on the list, the record peaked at number 40 in October 2021.[14] Two songs had previously been issued as a singles prior to the album's release. The first single was "Dirty Looks", originally issued on October 3, 2019.[15] The second was "Things a Man Oughta Know", which was released on August 24, 2020. The song became her breakout hit in the country field, reaching the top spot of the BillboardCountry Airplay chart and the top five of the BillboardHot Country Songs chart.[16]
Track listingEdit
CD and digital versionsEdit
Sayin' What I'm Thinkin' (CD and digital versions)[17][12]
^ abc"Sayin' What I'm Thinkin': Lainey Wilson: Songs, reviews, credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
^ abcdeFreeman, Jon (December 23, 2021). "Lainey Wilson Doesn't Sound Like Anyone Else in Nashville. It Helped Make 2021 Her Year". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
^ abDeming, Mark. "Lainey Wilson Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
^ abNicholson, Jessica (January 28, 2021). "Lainey Wilson Preps Studio Project "Sayin' What I'm Thinkin'"". Country Music Television. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
^ abcChua, Jeremy (February 22, 2021). "Lainey Wilson's 'Sayin' What I'm Thinkin' Is Throwback Country Perfection". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
^ abcdeSayin' What I'm Thinkin' (CD booklet). Lainey Wilson. Broken Bow Records. 2021. 538658101.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^ abcdCrone, Madeline (February 2021). "'Sayin' What I'm Thinkin Set Lainey Wilson Free". American Songwriter. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
^Longmire, Becca (March 27, 2020). "Rising Country Star Lainey Wilson Pays Tribute To Her 'Idol & Queen' Dolly Parton In New Track 'WWDD'". ET Canada. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
^ abChristgau, Robert (May 9, 2022). "Consumer Guide: March, 2022". And It Don't Stop. Substack. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
^Dukes, Billy. "Album Review: Lainey Wilson, Sayin' What I'm Thinkin". Taste of Country. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
^Ellwood-Hughes, Pip. "Lainey Wilson – "Sayin' What I'm Thinkin'" review". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
^ abc"Sayin' What I'm Thinkin by Lainey Wilson". Apple Music. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
^ abcdWilson, Lainey (April 16, 2021). "Sayin' What I'm Thinkin (LP Liner Notes and Album Information)". BBR Music Group. 58101.
^"Lainey Wilson chart history (Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
^"New at Noon – Lainey Wilson "Dirty Looks"". WJVL. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
^Freeman, Jon (September 23, 2021). "Lainey Wilson Flips Tammy Wynette's Immortal Advice in 'Things a Man Oughta Know'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
^"HOTLY-ANTICIPATED ALBUM SAYIN' WHAT I'M THINKIN' FROM LAINEY WILSON SET TO RELEASE FEBRUARY 19 | Broken Bow Records". BBR Music Group. January 22, 2021. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
^"Lainey Wilson Chart History (Current Album Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
^"Lainey Wilson Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard.
^"Lainey Wilson Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard.
^"Top Country Albums – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
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Sayin What I m Thinkin is the third studio album by American country music singer songwriter Lainey Wilson It was released on February 19 2021 by BBR Music Group Produced by Jay Joyce the album was Wilson s first release on a major label and contained 12 tracks The album was the third studio collection released in Wilson s music career and the first issued on a major record label The disc has since spawned two singles Dirty Looks 2019 and Things a Man Oughta Know 2020 The latter release became Wilson s breakout single reaching chart positions on the country music surveys in North America Sayin What I m Thinkin has since been met with favorable reviews from critics and writers Sayin What I m Thinkin Studio album by Lainey WilsonReleasedFebruary 19 2021 2021 02 19 StudioNeon Cross StudiosGenreCountry 1 classic country 2 Length37 57LabelBBRProducerJay JoyceLainey Wilson chronologyRedneck Hollywood 2019 Sayin What I m Thinkin 2021 Bell Bottom Country 2022 Singles from Sayin What I m Thinkin Dirty Looks Released October 3 2019 Things a Man Oughta Know Released August 24 2020 Contents 1 Background 2 Recording and content 3 Critical reception 4 Release chart performance and singles 5 Track listing 5 1 CD and digital versions 5 2 Vinyl version 6 Personnel 7 Charts 7 1 Weekly charts 7 2 Year end charts 8 Release history 9 ReferencesBackground EditLainey Wilson had been attempting a career as a country music artist for several years She had previously released the studio album Tougher and played a variety of shows while networking along the way After signing a publishing deal she would sign her first major record label contract with the BBR Music Group In 2019 BBR issued the extended play EP Redneck Hollywood 3 Several of the songs that would appear on Sayin What I m Thinkin first appeared on Redneck Hollywood 4 In crafting the album Wilson would continually ask herself if the music was saying what I m thinking The phrase was used often enough that she decided to name the album Sayin What I m Thinkin 5 Recording and content EditSayin What I m Thinkin was recorded at the Neon Cross Studio which was located in Nashville Tennessee The project was produced by Jay Joyce aslong with assistance from Court Blankenship 6 In regards to production Wilson explained that she and Joyce were kindred spirits 7 A total of 12 songs comprised the collection and were all co written by Wilson In addition Jason Nix and Brent Anderson are featured writers on multiple songs in the track listing 6 1 Several of the songs on the project were composed as far back as 2018 when Wilson first landed a publishing deal with Sony ATV That s when I started figuring out who I was more what I wanted to say and how I wanted to say it she reflected 7 In developing the album s sound Wilson wanted it to sound fresh and familiar In an interview with Rolling Stone Wilson explained that she wanted the disc to have the pureness of Lee Ann Womack and the sassiness of Dolly Parton 2 Four of the disc s tracks were originally released on Redneck Hollywood WWDD Dirty Looks LA and Things a Man Oughta Know The remaining eight songs were previously not released 4 The opening track Neon Diamonds was chosen as the lead song because it had similarities to a concert opener according to Wilson 5 The song LA was derived from Wilson explaining to people that she was Louisiana LA and not Los Angeles I d meet people and they d say Where in the world are you from as soon as I d open my mouth And I d say LA And they d say There s no way you re from Los Angeles she commented 2 The song Pipe was described by Wilson as being her redneck rulebook 7 The eighth track Keeping Bars in Business was composed after Wilson and her co writers all experienced different personal tragedies We were talking about how even though we were going through things in life they don t stop the world from turning she stated 2 The tenth track WWDD what would Dolly do was a written as tribute to Dolly Parton whom Wilson has been influence by Dolly is an international icon and role model for a lot of folks around the world so it s an easy song for a lot of people to relate to 8 The eleventh track Rolling Stone was based on the breakup of Wilson and her high school boyfriend After seven years of dating the couple realized they were no longer compatible 7 Critical reception EditProfessional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingAnd It Don t Stop 9 Sayin What I m Thinkin was met with favorable reviews from critics Mark Deming of AllMusic commented that the album boasted more polished production but didn t dilute her style 1 Jon Freeman of Rolling Stone commented It sounded like little else this year and seemed particularly reflective of her singular unabashedly Southern personality 2 Jeremy Chua compared Wilson s style on the album to that of Miranda Lambert and Kellie Pickler Chua further added that Sayin What I m Thinkin is a strong cohesive introduction to who Lainey Wilson is A force to be reckoned with the Louisianan s stellar album seals her position as a mainstay in country music 5 Taste of Country s Billy Dukes also gave the album a positive response He praised Wilson s songwriting and her raspy voice He also found the album to be genuine in both its production and vocal delivery Authentic is a one word review of Sayin What I m Thinkin an album that s intentionally frayed at the edges Beyond writing and recording songs that satisfy country music fans she succeeds at introducing her whole self through the music 10 Pip Ellwood Hughes of the United Kingdom based Entertainment Focus praised her songwriting and the honesty in her lyrics Ellwood Hughes concluded by saying Lainey Wilson has everything a breakout Country star needs and then some and with any justice this will go down as one of the best records of 2021 11 Veteran critic Robert Christgau was more reserved in his praise highlighting the songs Dirty Looks and Sunday Best while saying in reference to the album title Also what she s drinkin often with a sexual edge to it which says plenty for her skill set and not enough for her emotional equilibrium 9 Release chart performance and singles EditSayin What I m Thinkin was originally released on February 19 2021 on the BBR Music Group label It was originally available to digital and streaming sites 12 It was later released as both a compact disc 6 and as a vinyl LP 13 It was the third studio album released in Wilson s music career and her first to be released on a major label 3 The album was Wilson s second to reach the Billboard Top Country Albums chart Spending eight weeks on the list the record peaked at number 40 in October 2021 14 Two songs had previously been issued as a singles prior to the album s release The first single was Dirty Looks originally issued on October 3 2019 15 The second was Things a Man Oughta Know which was released on August 24 2020 The song became her breakout hit in the country field reaching the top spot of the Billboard Country Airplay chart and the top five of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart 16 Track listing EditCD and digital versions Edit Sayin What I m Thinkin CD and digital versions 17 12 No TitleWriter s Length1 Neon Diamonds Lainey WilsonMatthew McVaneyMatt Rogers3 062 Sunday Best WilsonBrice LongShane Minor3 133 Things a Man Oughta Know WilsonJonathan SingletonJason Nix3 234 Small Town Girl WilsonChris YarberDallas Wilson3 025 LA WilsonHannah DasherFrank Romano2 496 Dirty Looks WilsonSmith AhnquistBrent Anderson3 147 Pipe WilsonLuke DickJohn Pierce2 498 Keeping Bars in Business WilsonJordan SchmidtRogers3 459 Straight Up Sideways WilsonReid IsbellNixDan Alley2 5610 WWDD WilsonCasey BeathardMichael Heeney2 2011 Rolling Stone WilsonTammi KiddAnderson3 5912 Sayin What I m Thinkin WilsonJay Knowles3 21Total length 37 57 Vinyl version Edit Side one 13 No TitleWriter s Length1 Neon Diamonds WilsonMcVaneyRogers3 062 Sunday Best WilsonLongMinor3 133 Things a Man Oughta Know WilsonSingletonNix3 234 Small Town Girl WilsonYarberWilson3 025 LA WilsonDasherRomano2 496 Dirty Looks WilsonAhnquistAnderson3 14 Side two 13 No TitleWriter s Length1 Pipe WilsonDickPierce2 492 Keeping Bars in Business WilsonSchmidtRogers3 453 Straight Up Sideways WilsonIsbellNixAlley2 564 WWDD WilsonBeathardHeeney2 205 Rolling Stone WilsonKiddAnderson3 596 Sayin What I m Thinkin WilsonKnowles3 21Personnel EditAll credits are adapted from the liner notes of Sayin What I m Thinkin 6 Brent Anderson background vocals Tom Bukovac electric guitar Fender Rhodes handclaps Fred Eltringham djembe drums bongo percussion shaker tambourine vibraslap gang vocals handclaps Aslan Freeman acoustic guitar electric guitar gang vocals handclaps Jason Hall gang vocals handclaps Jedd Hughes mandolin Joel King bass guitar gang vocals handclaps Joanna Janet background vocals Jay Joyce acoustic guitar B 3 organ clavinet drum machine electric guitar Farfisa organ Fender Rhodes keyboards Oberheim piano programming gang vocals handclaps Billy Justineau B 3 organ CP 70 piano Jimmy Mansfield gang vocals handclaps Rob McNelley dobro electric guitar gang vocals Mickey Raphael harmonica Jew s harp Matt Rogers background vocals Jonathan Singleton harmony vocals background vocals Lainey Wilson lead vocals background vocals gang vocals handclapsCharts EditWeekly charts Edit Weekly chart performance for Sayin What I m Thinkin Chart 2021 PeakpositionUS Current Album Sales Billboard 18 94US Heatseekers Albums Billboard 19 3US Top Country Albums Billboard 20 40Year end charts Edit Year end chart performance for Sayin What I m Thinkin Chart 2021 PositionUS Top Country Albums Billboard 21 86Release history EditRelease history and formats for Sayin What I m Thinkin Region Date Format Label Ref North America February 19 2021 Music downloadstreaming BBR Music Group 12 April 16 2021 Compact discvinyl 6 13 References Edit a b c Sayin What I m Thinkin Lainey Wilson Songs reviews credits AllMusic Retrieved 27 December 2021 a b c d e Freeman Jon December 23 2021 Lainey Wilson Doesn t Sound Like Anyone Else in Nashville It Helped Make 2021 Her Year Rolling Stone Retrieved 27 December 2021 a b Deming Mark Lainey Wilson Biography AllMusic Retrieved 27 December 2021 a b Nicholson Jessica January 28 2021 Lainey Wilson Preps Studio Project Sayin What I m Thinkin Country Music Television Retrieved 27 December 2021 a b c Chua Jeremy February 22 2021 Lainey Wilson s Sayin What I m Thinkin Is Throwback Country Perfection Sounds Like Nashville Retrieved 27 December 2021 a b c d e Sayin What I m Thinkin CD booklet Lainey Wilson Broken Bow Records 2021 538658101 a href Template Cite AV media notes html title Template Cite AV media notes cite AV media notes a CS1 maint others in cite AV media notes link a b c d Crone Madeline February 2021 Sayin What I m ThinkinSet Lainey Wilson Free American Songwriter Retrieved 27 December 2021 Longmire Becca March 27 2020 Rising Country Star Lainey Wilson Pays Tribute To Her Idol amp Queen Dolly Parton In New Track WWDD ET Canada Retrieved 27 December 2021 a b Christgau Robert May 9 2022 Consumer Guide March 2022 And It Don t Stop Substack Retrieved March 11 2023 Dukes Billy Album Review Lainey Wilson Sayin What I m Thinkin Taste of Country Retrieved 27 December 2021 Ellwood Hughes Pip Lainey Wilson Sayin What I m Thinkin review Entertainment Focus Retrieved 27 December 2021 a b c Sayin What I m Thinkin by Lainey Wilson Apple Music Retrieved 26 December 2021 a b c d Wilson Lainey April 16 2021 Sayin What I m Thinkin LP Liner Notes and Album Information BBR Music Group 58101 Lainey Wilson chart history Country Albums Billboard Retrieved 27 December 2021 New at Noon Lainey Wilson Dirty Looks WJVL Retrieved 27 December 2021 Freeman Jon September 23 2021 Lainey Wilson Flips Tammy Wynette s Immortal Advice in Things a Man Oughta Know Rolling Stone Retrieved 27 December 2021 HOTLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM SAYIN WHAT I M THINKIN FROM LAINEY WILSON SET TO RELEASE FEBRUARY 19 Broken Bow Records BBR Music Group January 22 2021 Retrieved September 20 2021 Lainey Wilson Chart History Current Album Sales Billboard Retrieved September 21 2021 Lainey Wilson Chart History Heatseekers Albums Billboard Lainey Wilson Chart History Top Country Albums Billboard Top Country Albums Year End 2021 Billboard Retrieved December 12 2021 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sayin 27 What I 27m Thinkin 27 amp oldid 1169357638, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
