Gossip in the Grain is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne, released on October 14, 2008. It was produced by Ethan Johns and recorded in Box, England. Along with his band members, LaMontagne is also joined by the singer-songwriter Leona Naess on "A Falling Through" and "I Still Care for You". As commented on LaMontagne's website, the new album "proves to be his most creative and emotionally expansive collection to date".[8]
Gossip in the Grain | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | October 14, 2008 | |||
Recorded | Box, England | |||
Genre | Folk, folk rock, folk blues, soul | |||
Label | RCA/BMG/Stone Dwarf/RED (US) 14th Floor (UK) | |||
Producer | Ethan Johns | |||
Ray LaMontagne chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
PopMatters | [2] |
Rolling Stone | [3] |
Spin | [4] |
Stereokill | [5] |
This Is Fake DIY | [6] |
Uncut | [7] |
All tracks are written by Ray LaMontagne
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "You Are the Best Thing" | 3:53 |
2. | "Let It Be Me" | 4:41 |
3. | "Sarah" | 4:31 |
4. | "I Still Care for You" | 4:07 |
5. | "Winter Birds" | 6:20 |
6. | "Meg White" | 4:16 |
7. | "Hey Me, Hey Mama" | 4:27 |
8. | "Henry Nearly Killed Me (It's a Shame)" | 4:25 |
9. | "A Falling Through" | 4:28 |
10. | "Gossip in the Grain" | 3:59 |
No. | Title | Length |
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11. | "Empty" (live) | 5:50 |
12. | "Be Here Now" (live) | 6:16 |
13. | "Roses and Cigarettes" | 4:18 |
14. | "Achin' All the Time" | 2:39 |
15. | "Trouble" | 4:01 |
Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA)[9] | 73 |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[10] | 25 |
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[11] | 48 |
French Albums (SNEP)[12] | 107 |
Irish Albums (IRMA)[13] | 14 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[14] | 32 |
UK Albums (OCC)[15] | 23 |
US Billboard 200[16] | 3 |
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[17] | 1 |
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[18] | 1 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[19] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |