| Cageless | ||||
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| Released | September 29, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016–17 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 35:41 | |||
| Label | Universal Music Canada | |||
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Cageless is the seventh studio album by the Canadian pop rock group Hedley, released through Universal Music Canada on September 29, 2017.[1][2] It was supported by the singles "Love Again" and "Better Days".[3] The music video for the former was shot for virtual reality.[4] The album received a Juno Award nomination for Pop Album of the Year.[5] The album sold a total of 9,000 units.[6]
Background
Cageless was released on September 29, 2017. It is their first album release with their new drummer Jay Benison.[7] Lead singer Jacob Hoggard had written 30 to 35 songs for the album, before finalizing the 10 tracks for Cageless. The band announced a headlining tour that would begin in 2018 called the "Cageless Tour" which featured supporting acts, Shawn Hook and Neon Dreams.[8] However, amidst the sexual assault allegations towards the band, mostly Hoggard, both Neon Dreams and Hook decided to dropout of the tour.[9][10] The band's management team also dropped the group in light of the allegations. Despite the allegations made towards the band, the group continued the Cageless Tour until March 2018.[11]
Singles
The second track "Love Again" is the first single released from the album. The song entered Billboard Canadian Hot 100 and peaked at number 50.[12] Their second single and lead track, "Better Days" was released on August 18, 2017 and peaked at number 42 on Billboard Canadian Hot 100.[12] "Obsession" was released as a promotional single on September 15, 2017.[13]
Track listing
- "Better Days" – 3:43
- "Love Again" – 3:04
- "Obsession" – 3:44
- "Tidal Wave" – 3:28
- "In Love with a Broken Heart" – 3:37
- "Bad Tattoo" – 3:47
- "All Night" – 3:46
- "I'm On Fire" – 3:22
- "Wild" – 3:36
- "17" – 3:34
Charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canadian Albums (Billboard)[14] | 2 |
References
- ^ "Hedley: Cageless". AllMusic. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- ^ "Hedley kicks off Cageless tour in hometown Abbotsford | Vancouver Sun". February 2, 2018.
- ^ Young, Heather. "Review - Hedley | Canadian Beats Media".
- ^ Furdyk, Brent (July 21, 2017). "Hedley Debuts New Music Video For 'Love Again'". Archived from the original on July 22, 2017.
- ^ "Jack Richardson Producer of the Year - Juno Awards: Arcade Fire, Jessie Reyez Lead With Four Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "Shania, Hedley and Tom Petty Loom Large On This Week's Chart". Archived from the original on October 24, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- ^ "Hedley Talk 'Cageless', Fans And New Drummer". YouTube. September 29, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ Tom Zillich (September 20, 2017). "Fresh from Surrey's Canada Day stage, Hedley launches 'Cageless' tour of country". Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ Alexander Quon (February 16, 2018). "Halifax-based band pulls out of Hedley tour over sexual misconduct allegations". Global News. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ Michael Oliveira (February 16, 2018). "Hedley management team drops band, tour openers quit amid sexual-misconduct allegations". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ Doris Maria Bregolisse (March 24, 2018). "Okanagan Hedley fans remain loyal, attend last Cageless tour concert". Global News. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ a b "Hedley Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ "Obsession - Single by Hedley". Spotify. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ "Hedley Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
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