My American Dream
My American Dream | |
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Studio albumby | |
Released | June 23, 2009 |
Recorded | 2008–2009 |
Genre | Classical,pop |
Length | 38:56 |
Label | Decca |
Director | Pat Barry |
Producer | Simon Franglen |
SinglesfromNeal E. Boyd | |
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Source | Rating |
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Billboard | Positive |
Entertainment Weekly | Mixed[2] |
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My American Dreamis the sole studio album byNeal E. Boydreleased on June 23, 2009. The album charted on theBillboard200.
Background
[edit]After Boyd won thethird seasonofAmerica's Got Talent,he was signed toDecca Records.Boyd explained that the name of the album reflects on how he met his dream after winningTalent.[3]Songs included on the album are "God Bless the USA,""Ave Maria,""Amazing Grace,"West Side Story's song "Somewhere,"and hisTalentwinning song "Nessun Dorma."
The album was released on the date of thefourth seasonpremiere ofTalent,which was June 23, 2009.
Boyd has since gone on tour withBritain's Got TalentwinnerPaul Potts,and later sang for US President Barack Obama and Missouri Governor Matt Blunt.[4]
Reception
[edit]Commercial performance
[edit]The album sold 6,000 copies in its first week of release.[5]The album also debuted at #195 on theBillboard200and #3 on theTop Classical AlbumsChart.
Critical reception
[edit]James Manheim ofAllMusicsaid Boyd's talent "leaves an impression on listeners. That's the quality that makes for a crossover star."[1]Stephen Thomas Erlewinecalled it "an effective showcase for his supple singing if not quite an artistic statement of purpose. Thankfully, Boyd avoids the ersatz Euro-schlock ofIl Divo,never trying to have a pop production, instead being happily symphonic. "
Track listing
[edit]- "God Bless the U.S.A."3:57
- "Nessun dorma"3:05
- "Mama"3:23
- "Somewhere"3:22
- "Il Gladiatore" 3:45
- "Bring Him Home" 3:43
- "Is Nothing Sacred"4:12
- "Anthem"3:08
- "Sonny Boy"2:58
- "Ave Maria"4:47
- "Amazing Grace"2:36
Personnel
[edit]These are the personnel who helped create the album.
- Savan Kotecha (Composer)
- Winston Simone (Executive Producer)
- Peter Rudge (Representation)
- Neal E. Boyd (Vocals, Liner Notes)
- Evelyn de Morgan (A&R)
- Jeffrey Pescetto (Lyricist)
- Jon Bailey (Engineer, Mixing, Digital Editing)
- Justin S. Turner (Legal Counsel)
- City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra (Choir, Orchestra)
Charts
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References
[edit]- ^abMy American DreamatAllMusic
- ^Exton, Emily (2009-06-04)."'America's Got Talent' winner Neal E. Boyd's debut: It takes two to review it! | PopWatch | EW.com ".Popwatch.ew.com.Retrieved2012-03-02.
- ^"Neal E. Boyd: My American Dream".YouTube. 2009-06-20.Archivedfrom the original on 2021-12-21.Retrieved2012-03-02.
- ^"Missourian Neal E. Boyd to perform for President Obama during visit".ksdk.com. 2010-03-09.Retrieved2012-03-02.
- ^abStory by Nancy Moen Photos by Nicholas Benner."MIZZOU Magazine - Heartland star".Mizzoumag.missouri.edu. Archived fromthe originalon 2010-06-19.Retrieved2012-03-02.