Right Where You Want Me is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Jesse McCartney, released in the US on September 13, 2006.
Background The first single of the same name was not as successful as his debut single "Beautiful Soul", peaking at number thirty-three on the US Billboard Hot 100. The video for his second single "Just So You Know" was shot and officially released, though the single never received a full release in the US due to lack of support from his current record label, as stated in an email from Sherry Kondor, one of Jesse's managers.
Critical reception
PopMatters editor Evan Sawde wrote that Right Where You Want Me feels manufactured and generic, comparing McCartney to "a Lunchable: pre-packaged to the point of absurdity." He argues that even though McCartney co-wrote most of the songs, the album still sounds like formulaic teen pop with "slick" production but little personality or emotion. While a few tracks are catchy Sawdey concludes the album is "tasty as a snack, but he’s got a long way to go before becoming a meal." Rolling Stones Rob Sheffield wrote that McCartney tries to sound more serious and rock-oriented on Right Where You Want Me, but his "thin voice" struggles and doesn't convincingly fit the rock style. Sheffield doubts the attempt will succeed, suggesting McCartney lacks the vocal strength and seductive presence needed for that kind of music."
Commercial performance Right Where You Want Me debuted at number 15 on the US Billboard 200 with 53,000 copies in its first week. Following the album's moderate commercial success, McCartney went back to the studios again writing and recording for his third album.
Track listing
Personnel Musicians Jesse McCartney – lead vocals, background vocals , vocal beat box Kenny Aronoff – drums Jeff Bova – string arrangement and programming Paul Buckmaster – string arrangement and conductor David J. Carpenter – bass guitar Andy Dodd – electric guitar and programming , acoustic guitar , piano , keyboards and additional background vocals , Rhodes , background vocals Marti Frederiksen – bass guitar, acoustic guitar, keyboards, drums, and percussion Darin James – drums Emanuel Kiriakou – piano, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bouzouki, bass guitar, keyboards, percussion, background vocals, and drum programming Robbie Kondor – piano Dory Lobel – acoustic guitar , electric guitar , guitar Suzie McNeil – background vocals Jamie Muhoberac – keyboards Pino Palladino – bass guitar Tim Pierce – guitars , additional electric guitar Drew Ramsey – bass guitar, electric guitar, programming, and additional background vocals Mikal Reid – electric guitar Jeff Rothschild – drums Shannon Sanders – electric piano, organ, synthesizer, programming, and additional background vocals John Shanks – guitar and keyboards , bass guitar , background vocals Adam Watts – drums and programming , acoustic guitar , keyboards , electric guitar and background vocals Greg Wells – piano, drums, and bass guitar
Technical and artistic personnel Keith Armstrong – assistant mix engineer David Channing – digital editing and engineer Jason Coons – engineer Andy Dodd – engineer , mixing Andy Ellis – engineer and mixing Juan Flores – assistant engineer Lars Fox – Pro Tools editing Marti Frederiksen – mixing Greg "G-Roni" Fuqua – additional engineering and Pro Tools editing Serban Ghenea – mixing John Hanes – additional Pro Tools engineer Lucille Hunt – production administration Enny Joo – art direction and design Erik "Keller" Jahner – additional engineering and Pro Tools editing Emanuel Kiriakou – digital editing and engineer Sherry Kondor – executive producer Jon Lind – executive producer Chris Lord-Alge – mixing Stephen Marcussen – mastering Ginger McCartney – executive producer James Minchin III – photography Brent Paschke – digital editing and engineer Brian Paturalski – engineer Drew Pearson – engineer Tim Roberts – assistant Pro Tools engineer Jeff Rothschild – engineer and mixing Dave Snow – creative director Jess Sutcliffe – engineer Shari Sutcliffe – contractor and production coordinator Pat Thrall – digital editing, programming, engineer, and mixing Adam Watts – engineer , mixing Greg Wells – mixing
Charts + Chart performance for Right Where You Want MeChart (2006)PeakpositionJapanese Albums (Oricon)57Taiwanese Albums (Music of Taiwan)4
Certifications Country Provider CertificationItalyFIMIGoldTaiwanRITGold
Release history + Right Where You Want Me release history Region Date Format(s) Version Label Japan September 13, 2006 Standard Hollywood Canada September 19, 2006 United States France September 25, 2006 Switzerland France October 2, 2006 Italy Australia October 24, 2006 Brazil Hong Kong Taiwan Italy June 25, 2007 Italian Version
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