OK Now
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OK Now is the second full-length studio album by American
singer-songwriter Jon McLaughlin
. The album was released on October 7, 2008 in the United States
. OK Now was preceded by the electropop-influenced first single, "Beating My Heart
", in July 2008. Being released digitally in June 2008, the single charted in August 2008, and peaked at number 18 on Billboard
s Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks
. There's no word if there will be any further singles to be released in support of OK Now.
states that McLaughlin's new style "makes much of OK Now one of those albums that could soundtrack any number of life's heartfelt moments." Jesusfreakhideout gave the album a 4 of out 5 rating, and praised the album by complimenting it on a risk that worked out well and his new style that "comes off as a clear winner and will unquestionably captivate fans until the next time around." It does pity the fact "Smack Into You" was not included on the album, by describing it as a song that "literally defines Jon's entire musical substance". The song was re-recorded as "Smash Into You" by Pop/R&B singer Beyoncé and was included on the deluxe edition of her 2008 album, I Am… Sasha Fierce
.
Stereo Subversion was less enthusiastic though, stating "the album suffers from a serious case of disorganization and drag" being "heavy on cheesy diary-entry balladry" and finally stating that "the album shows little of what makes Jon McLaughlin such an interesting songwriter, and it’s sad to think that the first introduction much of America will get to his music is this mediocre mess."
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, at number forty-nine (#49), marking his highest debut to date, selling over 10,700. The next week though, it dropped to number 188, selling over 3,000 in its second week, to come at a total of nearly 14,000.
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singer-songwriter Jon McLaughlin
Jon McLaughlin
Jon McLaughlin is a pop rock singer-songwriter and pianist from Anderson, Indiana. His debut album Indiana was released on May 1, 2007, preceded by his first EP Industry, also known as Jon McL, in February 2007...
. The album was released on October 7, 2008 in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. OK Now was preceded by the electropop-influenced first single, "Beating My Heart
Beating My Heart
"Beating My Heart" is a song by American piano rock singer Jon McLaughlin and was the first and only single from his album OK Now. The song is his best-performing single on the Billboard charts.-Song information:...
", in July 2008. Being released digitally in June 2008, the single charted in August 2008, and peaked at number 18 on Billboard
Billboard charts
The Billboard charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs or albums in the United States. The results are published in Billboard magazine...
s Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks
Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks
Adult Top 40 is a variation on the United States Billboard charts...
. There's no word if there will be any further singles to be released in support of OK Now.
Critical reception
The album has received mostly positive reviews from music critics. Allmusic refers to the albums as "unapologetic mainstream pop that's not heard too much at the tail-end of the 2000s" and points out that "OK Now illustrates that Jon McLaughlin has a greater gift for a big, bright hook than most of his pop singer/songwriter peers." ARTISTdirectARTISTdirect
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states that McLaughlin's new style "makes much of OK Now one of those albums that could soundtrack any number of life's heartfelt moments." Jesusfreakhideout gave the album a 4 of out 5 rating, and praised the album by complimenting it on a risk that worked out well and his new style that "comes off as a clear winner and will unquestionably captivate fans until the next time around." It does pity the fact "Smack Into You" was not included on the album, by describing it as a song that "literally defines Jon's entire musical substance". The song was re-recorded as "Smash Into You" by Pop/R&B singer Beyoncé and was included on the deluxe edition of her 2008 album, I Am… Sasha Fierce
I Am… Sasha Fierce
I Am... Sasha Fierce is the third studio album by American R&B recording artist Beyoncé. It was released on November 18, 2008, by Columbia Records. The album was released in dual disc format, in which both discs represent a contrasting facet to Knowles' personality and musical style...
.
Stereo Subversion was less enthusiastic though, stating "the album suffers from a serious case of disorganization and drag" being "heavy on cheesy diary-entry balladry" and finally stating that "the album shows little of what makes Jon McLaughlin such an interesting songwriter, and it’s sad to think that the first introduction much of America will get to his music is this mediocre mess."
Track listing
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- "Beating My HeartBeating My Heart"Beating My Heart" is a song by American piano rock singer Jon McLaughlin and was the first and only single from his album OK Now. The song is his best-performing single on the Billboard charts.-Song information:...
" (McLaughlin) – 3:53 - "Four Years" (McLaughlin) – 4:17
- "You Can Never Go Back" (Bleu, McLaughlin) – 4:00
- "Things That You Say" (James, McLaughlin, Verges) – 3:12
- "The Middle" (McLaughlin) – 4:36
- "You Are the One I Love" (McLaughlin, Reeves) – 3:54
- "Always on My Mind" (Arms, Band, McLaughlin) – 3:17
- "Dance Your Life Away" (Bleu, McLaughlin) – 3:01
- "Why I'm Talking to You" (McLaughlin) – 4:55
- "Throw My Love Around" (McLaughlin) – 4:32
- "We All Need Saving" (McLaughlin) – 3:56
- "Good Enough" (iTunesITunes StoreThe iTunes Store is a software-based online digital media store operated by Apple. Opening as the iTunes Music Store on April 28, 2003, with over 200,000 items to purchase, it is, as of April 2008, the number-one music vendor in the United States...
Bonus Track) – 3:22
Chart performance
OK Now debuted within the top 50 of the Billboard 200Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
, at number forty-nine (#49), marking his highest debut to date, selling over 10,700. The next week though, it dropped to number 188, selling over 3,000 in its second week, to come at a total of nearly 14,000.
Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Billboard charts The Billboard charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs or albums in the United States. The results are published in Billboard magazine... 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
49 | 13,700 |
| U.S. Billboard Top Digital Albums | 11 | |
| U.S. Billboard Top Christian Albums | 2 | |
| U.S. Billboard Top Rock Albums | 18 | |