2024 studio album by Daryl Hall
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| Studio album by Daryl Hall | ||||
| Released | June 21, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2023–2024 | |||
| Studio | Stardust (Harbour Island, Bahamas) | |||
| Length | 34:31 | |||
| Label | Virgin | |||
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D is the sixth solo album by American singer-songwriter Daryl Hall. Hall's first studio solo album after 11 years, it was released on June 21, 2024. Hall co-produced the album with former Eurythmics frontman Dave Stewart, who co-wrote seven of the nine songs. The album takes its name from Hall's nickname.
The album was recorded over a year and a half in Stewart's studio in Harbour Island, Bahamas, near where Hall has a house. The first single, "Can't Say No to You", was released on May 7, 2024.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Daryl Hall and Dave Stewart, except as noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "The Whole World's Better" (Hall, Stewart, Jelte van den Dungen) | 4:14 |
| 2. | "Too Much Information" | 3:44 |
| 3. | "Can't Say No to You" (with Dave Stewart) | 3:16 |
| 4. | "Rather Be a Fool" (Hall) | 3:57 |
| 5. | "Rainbow Over the Graveyard" | 4:17 |
| 6. | "Not the Way I Thought It Was" | 3:34 |
| 7. | "Walking in Between Raindrops" (with Dave Stewart) | 4:38 |
| 8. | "Why You Want to Do That (To My Head)" | 3:03 |
| 9. | "Break It Down to the Real Thing" (Hall) | 3:44 |
| Total length: | 34:31 | |
Personnel
Musicians
- Daryl Hall – lead and backing vocals, keyboards
- Dave Stewart – electric and acoustic guitar, bass, percussion, hand claps
- Tracy Berry – background vocals (1)
- Greg Bieck – keyboards, Omnichord (3–5)
- Daytona Brown – background vocals (1, 3, 9)
- Antonio Cartwright – hand claps (3, 9)
- Charlie DeChant – saxophone (8)
- Guerline Delien – background vocals (1)
- Darrell Freeman – bass synthesizer
- Hannah Koppenberg – synthesizer (7)
- Kaitlin Lederer – background vocals (1)
- Shaniqua Oliver – background vocals (3, 9)
- Rocky Saunders – electric guitar (5, 9)
- Jesse Samler – drums, percussion (4–7)
- Ersley Wilson – percussion (5, 9)
- Jaden McPhee – background vocals (1), hand claps (3, 9)
- Mivelyne – background vocals (1), hand claps (3, 9)
- Isabella Tyler – background vocals (1)
Production
- Daryl Hall – production, package design
- Dave Stewart – production, mixing, package design
- Greg Bieck – additional vocal production, engineering
- Jesse Samler – mixing, engineering
- David Leonard – mixing
- Ryan Smith – mixing
- Adam Grover – mixing
- Paul Norris – engineering
- Kathy Phillips – package design
Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Scottish Albums (OCC) | 55 |
| UK Album Downloads (OCC) | 65 |
References
- DeRiso, Nick (May 23, 2024). "Daryl Hall Unveils Long-Awaited Sixth Solo Album, D". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- Graff, Gary (June 20, 2024). "Daryl Hall Talks Solo Project D, Dave Stewart & John Oates Split". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- MARowe (May 7, 2024). "Daryl Hall (Hall & Oates) To Release New Album – D". MusicTap. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
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