Magazines or Novels

Magazines or Novels is the second studio album by American recording artist Andy Grammer, released on August 5, 2014 through S-Curve Records. It includes the triple-platinum selling hit single "Honey, I'm Good" which peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. A special edition exclusive to Target stores was released in May 2015 featuring two newly recorded tracks: "Kamikaze" and "Amazing."[3] A re-issued deluxe edition was released on November 20, 2015 with new artwork and included the album's third single, "Good to Be Alive (Hallelujah)".[4]

Magazines or Novels
Studio album by Andy Grammer
Released	August 5, 2014
Genre	Pop rock pop
Length	42:48
Label	S-Curve
Andy Grammer chronology
Crazy Beautiful (2013) Magazines or Novels (2014) Spotify Singles (2017)
Singles from Magazines or Novels
"Back Home" Released: April 8, 2014 "Honey, I'm Good." Released: November 11, 2014 "Good to Be Alive (Hallelujah)" Released: August 24, 2015

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
Newsday	C [2]

Singles

Prior to the album's release, Grammer released a single "Back Home" on April 8, 2014, co-written by Grammer and Ryan Met of the band AJR, who co-produced the track with Jon Levine. The album's second single, "Honey, I'm Good" was co-written by Grammer and Nolan Sipe and produced by Sipe, Steve Greenberg and Brian West.[5] Grammer went on the "Siren Songs" tour with Los Angeles-based recording artist Hughie Stone Fish in September 2014.[6]

The second single "Honey, I'm Good" was released in the US in November 2014, and eventually impacted radio in February 2015. It became his biggest single to date, peaking at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and being certified triple-platinum by the RIAA.

In August 2015, during his run on Dancing with the Stars, Grammer released a new single "Good to Be Alive (Hallelujah)"[7] (also written by Ryan Met from AJR) which was included on a reissued deluxe version on November 6, 2015.

Critical reception

Judah Joseph from The Huffington Post gave a positive review of the album saying "it is in ways reminiscent of John Mayer's earlier work" and compared Grammer's voice to Gavin DeGraw and Adam Levine's. "Magazines or Novels displays a level of consistent creativity and continued talent. [...] It surpasses the standard he set back in 2011". Joseph concluded describing the album as "emotionally complex collection of songs".[8] Newsday reviewer Glenn Gamboa gave the album a C grade commenting "it feels like a desperate attempt to manufacture another hit" while he ultimately "ends up with cut-rate approximations of other artists (Maroon 5 and OneRepublic)."[9] James Dinh from "SheKnows.com" analyzed the meanings of the songs and its contrasting lyrics and stated that "Grammer sprinkles a variety of lyrical themes throughout Magazines or Novels. While he plays up his lust for women (even though he's married) on the country-pop hoedown "Baby, I'm Good," he switches it up and assumes the role of sweet husband on the retro-sounding "Forever," using his easy-breezy falsetto to sing about how long his girl takes to get ready."

Track listing

Magazines or Novels — Standard edition[10]

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Honey, I'm Good"	Andy Grammer Nolan Sipe	3:19
2.	"Back Home"	Grammer Ryan Met	3:19
3.	"Pushing"	Grammer Met	3:09
4.	"Forever"	Grammer Jamie Hartman	3:39
5.	"Holding Out"	Grammer Jon Bellion	3:29
6.	"Remind You"	Grammer	4:28
7.	"Masterpiece"	Grammer	3:35
8.	"Sinner"	Grammer John Cunningham Zoe Moss Amund Bjørklund Espun Lind	3:41
9.	"Red Eye"	Grammer James Abrahart Abram Dean Josh Kear Mason Levy Tom Meredith Josiah Rosen	3:36
10.	"Blame It on the Stars"	Grammer Jon Levine Boots Ottestad	3:12
11.	"Kiss You Slow"	Grammer	4:16

Magazines or Novels — Target exclusive edition (bonus tracks)[11]

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
12.	"Amazing"	Grammer	3:36
13.	"Kamikaze"	Grammer	3:08

Magazines or Novels — Deluxe edition (bonus tracks)[4]

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
12.	"Co-Pilot"	Grammer Matt Wallace Aron Friedman	3:05
13.	"Good to Be Alive (Hallelujah)"	Grammer	3:09
14.	"Fences"	Grammer	3:38
15.	"Honey, I'm Good" (duet with Eli Young Band)	Grammer Sipe	3:19
16.	"Honey, I'm Good." (DJ Mike D Remix)	Grammer Sipe	3:33

Charts

Chart (2014)	Peak position
US Billboard 200[12]	19
US Digital Albums (Billboard)[13]	12

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[14]	Gold	500,000^^
^*sales figures based on certification alone ^^shipments figures based on certification alone

References

1. Jurek, Thom. "Magazines or Novels - Andy Grammer". AllMusic. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
2. Gamboa, Glenn (August 4, 2014). "Andy Grammer's 'Magazines or Novels' review: You've read this one before". Newsday. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
3. Andy Grammer Official Twitter
4. "Magazines or Novels (Deluxe Edition) by Andy Grammer on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
5. "Andy Grammer Announces 'Back Home' Summer Tour". cbslocal.com. April 8, 2014. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
6. "Andy Grammer Unveils New Feel-Good Single 'Back Home': Listen". Ryanseacrest.com. 2014-03-25. Retrieved 2015-05-22.
7. http://www.hitfix.com/the-dartboard/heres-andy-grammers-late-in-the-game-contender-for-feel-good-song-of-the-summer
8. Joseph, Judah (August 1, 2014). "Review: Andy Grammer, Magazines or Novels". The Huffington Post. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
9. Gamboa, Glenn (August 20, 2014). "Andy Grammer's 'Magazines or Novels' review: You've read this one before". Newsday. Retrieved August 1, 2014.
10. "Magazines or Novels by Andy Grammer on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
11. "Andy Grammer - Magazines Or Novels - Target Exclusive". Target Corporation. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
12. "Andy Grammer Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
13. "Andy Grammer Chart History (Digital Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2017.
14. "American album certifications – Andy Grammer – Magazines or Novels". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.