Right on Time (Gretchen Wilson album)
Right on Time is the fifth studio album by country music recording artist Gretchen Wilson. It album was released on April 2, 2013 via Redneck Records. "Still Rollin'" was released on February 18, 2013 and served as the album's lead-off single. "One Good Friend" was also previously released as a single in June 2012, and "Crazy" was released on July 8, 2013 as the album's third single.
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| Released | April 2, 2013 | |||
| Genre | Country, alternative country | |||
| Length | 46:50 | |||
| Label | Redneck | |||
| Producer | Gretchen Wilson; "One Good Friend" produced by Blake Chancey | |||
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Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Country Weekly | B[2] |
| Got Country Online | [3] |
| Nashville Country Club | [4] |
| Roughstock |  [5] |
Right on Time has received generally positive reviews from music critics. Steve Leggett of Allmusic gave the album four stars out of five and said that the "aptly named Right on Time shows that Wilson is capable of much more than just country honky tonk anthems, and in fact, this set is way more garage rock blues than it is country, with some late-night jazz, soul, and funk thrown in as well, and it's clearly a statement that Wilson isn't about to sit still musically."[1] At Country Weekly, Tammy Ragusa graded the album a B, which means it is an "above average" release, and evoked how Gretchen Wilson "definitely showcases an artist more comfortable in her skin and confident in her musical choices."[2] Phyllis Hunter of Got Country Online alluded to how this album "seems to have a little bit of everything that Wilson has been thru, and like her, it is tough and cool…but there is a lot of heart under it all."[3] Nashville Country Club's Robbie Huff affirmed that "whether it be rock, blues, country, soul, or funk, whatever this album is it is good. The pacing of the album is done very well. Never does the album seem to repeat its vibe or even its tempo. It bounces seamlessly from hard rock to slow piano driven jazz. It would seem that Gretchen Wilson is back, and she is 'Right On Time.'"[4] Matt Bjorke of Roughstock awarded the album three-and-a-half stars out of five, expressing that Right on Time "doesn't find Wilson chasing trends anymore." He complimented Wilson's "natural soulful voice" and the variety of songs offered on the album.[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Get Outta My Yard" | Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves | 3:02 |
| 2. | "Still Rollin'" | Vicky McGehee, Gretchen Wilson | 4:41 |
| 3. | "Grandma" | Jon Nicholson | 4:20 |
| 4. | "Crazy" | Brian Davis, Rachel Farley, McGehee | 3:34 |
| 5. | "The Well Run Dry" | Jim Beavers, Leslie Satcher | 3:07 |
| 6. | "The Gypsy in Me" | Bekka Bramlett, John Scott Sherrill | 4:49 |
| 7. | "Dust & Bone" | Anthony Krizan, Steve Pasch, Bruce Wallace | 2:52 |
| 8. | "Right on Time" | Al Anderson, Sharon Vaughn | 3:45 |
| 9. | "My Truck" (feat. Josh Malter) | Jayce Hein, Jason Matthews, Pasch | 2:51 |
| 10. | "One Good Friend" | Bramlett, Billy Burnette, Dennis Morgan | 3:28 |
| 11. | "I've Been in Love" | Greg Barnhill, Jim Daddario, Jason Deere | 3:41 |
| 12. | "Hey Love" | Brice Long, Don Sampson | 4:17 |
| 13. | "Birds of a Feather" | Bramlett, Shawn Carnes, Tommy Sims | 2:23 |
| Total length: | 46:50 | ||
Personnel
- Jeff Armstrong – Hammond B-3 organ, keyboards, piano
- Ron Gannaway – drums, percussion
- Jeff Lockerman – bass guitar, upright bass
- Josh Malter – background vocals on "My Truck"
- Tony Obrohta – acoustic guitar, electric guitar
- Grace Penner – background vocals
- Scott Sweepy Walker – harmonica
- Ryan Wariner – acoustic guitar, electric guitar
- Gretchen Wilson – percussion, lead vocals, background vocals
Chart performance
Album
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200 | 91 |
| US Billboard Top Country Albums | 24 |
| US Billboard Independent Albums | 21 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions |
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| 2012 | "One Good Friend" | — |
| 2013 | "Still Rollin'" | 60 |
| "Crazy" | 58 | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | ||
References
- Leggett, Steve (April 2, 2013). "Right on Time - Gretchen Wilson : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
- Ragusa, Tammy (April 4, 2013). "Right On Time by Gretchen Wilson". Country Weekly. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- Hunter, Phyllis (March 31, 2013). "Album Review: Gretchen Wilson Right on Time". Got Country Online. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
- Huff, Robbie (March 26, 2013). "Gretchen Wilson 'Right On Time' Review". Nashville Country Club. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
- Bjorke, Matt (March 29, 2013). "Album Review: Gretchen Wilson - Right On Time". Roughstock. Archived from the original on April 2, 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2013.