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Right Where You Want Me (album)

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

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

Certifications

Release history

References