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2022 studio album by Train
AM Gold
Studio album by Train
ReleasedMay 20, 2022
Recorded2019–2022
Length38:50
LabelColumbia
Producer
Train chronology
Greatest Hits
(2018) 		AM Gold
(2022)
Singles from AM Gold
  1. "AM Gold"
    Released: February 16, 2022
  2. "Cleopatra"
    Released: May 31, 2022

AM Gold is the eleventh studio album by American pop rock band Train, released on May 20, 2022, through Columbia Records. To date, AM Gold is the first Train album of original material not to chart on the Billboard 200 albums chart.

Background

On February 16, 2022, Train released a single called "AM Gold" and announced that an album of the same name would be released on May 20, 2022. They also uploaded a video to their YouTube channel showing Ken Jeong promoting the album. Frontman Pat Monahan says that, regarding the album, "writing songs is hard. It's difficult to create something that you love and then other people love as well. Writing songs for two and a half years in front of video screens instead of being in the presence of other humans has been a long, strange trip. And now here we are. It has to start with love. Love that goes into work comes out of work. We love (the title track), this album, and our fans. Thank you for waiting so long for us. I think it was worth it. AM Gold! Here we go!"

Promotion

Other than the lead single, "AM Gold", the album was preceded by three promotional singles. These songs were "Running Back (Trying to Talk to You)", released on April 14, 2022, "Turn the Radio Up" featuring Jewel, released on May 6, 2022, and "Cleopatra" featuring Sofía Reyes, released on May 18, 2022.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic

Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic gave AM Gold a positive review, stating that "Train makes maximalist pop music, the kind designed to be heard and sold at big-box stores, a sensibility that's rare in 2022, which is why AM Gold delivers a very particular kind of retro good times.

Tour

The band subsequently announced the AM Gold Tour with Jewel and Blues Traveler, with a few select shows with Thunderstorm Artis and Will Anderson. The tour began on June 8, 2022, in Mansfield, Massachusetts.

Track listing

AM Gold track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."AM Gold"2:49
2."Running Back (Trying to Talk to You)"
  • Monahan
  • Becker
  • Musty
4:01
3."Cleopatra" (featuring Sofía Reyes)
  • Monahan
  • Becker
  • Musty
  • Sofía Reyes
  • Thom Bridges
3:20
4."Bettin' on Me"
  • Monahan
  • Becker
  • Musty
  • Reign Tones
3:28
5."Fake Flowers"
  • Monahan
  • Becker
  • Musty
4:06
6."Turn the Radio Up" (featuring Jewel)3:19
7."Amber Light"
  • Monahan
  • Becker
  • Musty
3:56
8."Easy on the Eyes"
  • Monahan
  • Becker
  • Musty
3:43
9."Ain't No Easy Way"
  • Monahan
  • Becker
  • Musty
  • Catherine Peek
  • Daniel Peek
3:08
10."Singing Alone"
  • Monahan
  • Becker
  • Musty
3:35
11."It's Everything"
  • Monahan
  • Becker
  • Musty
3:25
Total length:38:50

Personnel

Train

  • Jerry Becker – guitar, keyboards, production
  • Nikita Houston – background vocals
  • Taylor Locke – guitar
  • Hector Maldonado – bass
  • Pat Monahan – lead vocals
  • Matt Musty – drums, production
  • Sakai Smith – background vocals

Musicians

  • Wayne Bergeron – trumpet (1, 2, 7, 8)
  • Charlie Bisharat – violin (4–6, 9)
  • Jacob Braun – cello (4–6, 9)
  • Zach Dellinger – viola (4–6, 9)
  • Andrew Duckles – viola (4–6, 9)
  • Bruce Dukov – violin (4–6, 9)
  • Steve Erdody – cello (4–6, 9)
  • Jessica Guideri – violin (4–6, 9)
  • Dan Higgins – baritone saxophone (1, 2, 7, 8), alto saxophone (2, 7, 8)
  • Paula Hochhalter – cello (4–6, 9)
  • Luanne Homzy – violin (4–6, 9)
  • Alex Iles – trombone (1, 2, 7, 8)
  • Julia Laws – background vocals (3)
  • Natalie Leggett – violin (4–6, 9)
  • Maya Magub – violin (4–6, 9)
  • Shawn Mann – viola (4–6, 9)
  • Eric Marienthal – tenor saxophone (1, 2, 7, 8)
  • Rob Mathes – conductor (1, 2, 4–9)
  • Rafael Padilla – percussion (1, 3, 7, 8, 10)
  • Alyssa Park – violin (4–6, 9)
  • Molly Rogers – violin (4–6, 9)
  • Rob Schaer – trumpet (1, 2, 7, 8)
  • Terez Stanislav – violin (4–6, 9)
  • Josefina Vergara – violin (4–6, 9)

Technical

  • Tristan Ableson – engineering assistance
  • Jeff Balding – mixing
  • Jordan Blackmon – miscellaneous production (6)
  • Thom Bridges – co-production (3)
  • Jeff Fitzpatrick – engineering assistance (2, 4–7)
  • Lilly Graves – engineering assistance (2, 4–7)
  • Chandler Harrod – engineering (2, 4–9)
  • Todd Stopera – engineering
  • Butch Walker – production, engineering

Charts

Chart performance for AM Gold
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC) 43
UK Album Downloads (OCC) 58

References

  1. ^ "Train Announces First New Album In Five Years AM Gold Set For Release May 20". Live Nation Entertainment. 2022-02-16. Retrieved 2022-02-18.
  2. Price, Jason (2022-02-16). "TRAIN Announces First New Album In Five Years — 'AM GOLD' Officially Set For May Release!". Icon Vs. Icon. Archived from the original on 2022-02-18. Retrieved 2022-02-18.
  3. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "AM Gold – Train". AllMusic. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  4. "Train, Chris Stapleton coming to Jones Beach". Newsday. Archived from the original on 2022-02-18. Retrieved 2022-02-18.
  5. Lynch, Joe (February 16, 2022). "Train Returns With 'AM Gold' Album, Summer Tour Featuring Jewel & Blues Traveler". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 16, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
  6. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  7. "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
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