Uncomfortable (album)

Uncomfortable is the second studio album by Andy Mineo. The album was released on September 18, 2015, by Reach Records.

For the Halestorm song, see Uncomfortable (song).
Uncomfortable
Studio album by
Andy Mineo
ReleasedSeptember 18, 2015 (2015-09-18)
GenreChristian hip hop
Length44:41
LabelReach
Producer42 North, Alex Medina, Black Knight, Daniel Steele, Dirty Rice, Elhae, Gabriel Lambirth, Gawvi, Illmind, Jon Bellion (add.), Joseph Prielozny, Wit, Syk Sense
Andy Mineo chronology
Never Land
(2014)		 Uncomfortable
(2015)

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Christ Core8.5/10[1]
The Christian Beat[2]
The Christian Manifesto[3]
HipHopDX[4]
Jesus Freak Hideout[5]
New Release Tuesday[6]

Awarding the album four stars from Jesus Freak Hideout, Kevin Hoskins states, "Uncomfortable is a good release and Mineo hits home on some serious thoughts for rap fans to consider."[5] Mark Ryan, giving the album five stars at New Release Today, writes, "It is masterfully thought out, and the entire album moves through a progression of many levels of discomfort for the listener."[6] Rating the album three and a half X's for HipHopDX, Franklin Benjamin says, "It is easy to predict how Uncomfortable will be received: powerful and uplifting if you’re into Christian Rap and love Jesus, a well-produced album if you’re not and don’t, and corny if you think waiting to have sex before marriage is the worst invention of all time."[4]

Calvin Moore, indicating in a two and a half star review by The Christian Manifesto, wrote, "Ultimately, Uncomfortable is a disappointment."[3] Signaling in an eight and a half out of ten review at Christ Core, Bryce Cooley recognizes, "Uncomfortable brings a timelessness that will endure".[1] Chris Major, specifying in a four star review by The Christian Beat, replies, "With a mix of thought-provoking lyrics combined with encouragement and a range of beats, Uncomfortable is an ambitious and bold entry into Christian rap and hip hop that convicts, inspires, and encourages."[2]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200 with 35,000 copies sold in its first week.[7]

Track listing
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Uncomfortable"Illmind, Gabriel Lambirth, Joseph Prielozny (additional), and Gawvi (additional)4:00
2."Uptown"Alex Medina, Wit, and Illmind3:55
3."Now I Know"Chef Byer3:49
4."Desperados" (featuring Mali Music)Illmind, Gabriel Lambirth, and Gawvi (post-production)3:36
5."Hear My Heart"Wit, 42 North, Illmind (additional), and Joseph Prielozny (additional)3:01
6."David's Roof"Wit and 42 North1:10
7."Rat Race" (featuring Jon Bellion)Illmind and Jon Bellion (additional)3:13
8."Know That's Right"Black Knight and Illmind3:47
9."Vendetta"Andy Mineo, Joseph Prielozny, Gawvi, Elhae, Dirty Rice, Alexander Hitchens and Illmind (additional)4:28
10."Ghost"Syk Sense4:00
11."Love"Wit, Daniel Steele, and 42 North (additional)3:08
12."Strange Motions" (featuring Willow Stephens)Wit and 42 North2:19
13."Make Me a Believer" (featuring Mac Powell)Wit and 42 North4:23
Total length:44:41

Additional credits
  • "Uncomfortable" contains background vocals performed by Mali Music
  • "Uptown" contains uncredited vocals performed by Willow Stephens & Flaco Navaja
  • "Now I Know" contains incredited vocals performed by Dustin "DAB" Bowie & Mr. Talkbox
  • "Desperados" contains background vocals performed by BrvndonP & Dre "The Giant" Garcia
  • "Hear My Heart" contains uncredited vocals performed by Crystal Nicole
  • "David's Roof" contains background vocals performed by Flaco Navaja
  • "Know That's Right" contains uncredited vocals performed by Eris Ford
  • "Ghost" contains uncredited vocals performed by Xavier Omär
  • "Love" contains uncredited vocals performed by Leah Smith
  • "Make Me A Believer" contains background vocals performed by Christon Gray & Kelly Shahbazian

Chart performance
Chart (2015) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[8] 10
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[9] 1
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[10] 1
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[11] 3
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References
  1. Cooley, Bryce (September 29, 2015). "Andy Mineo's 'Uncomfortable' Has Staying Power, Unlike My 90s Bowl Cut". Christ Core. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
  2. Major, Chris (October 18, 2015). "Andy Mineo's New Album, "Uncomfortable," Is Ambitious & Bold". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
  3. Moore, Calvin (September 28, 2015). "Andy Mineo : Uncomfortable". The Christian Manifesto. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
  4. Benjamin, Franklin (September 19, 2015). "Andy Mineo - Uncomfortable". HipHopDX. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
  5. Hoskins, Kevin (September 18, 2015). "Andy Mineo, "Uncomfortable" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
  6. Ryan, Mark (September 18, 2015). "Disturbing the Comfortable". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
  7. http://rapzilla.com/rz/news/38-backstage/11703-andy-mineo-achieves-personal-bests-for-album-sales-and-billboard-for-uncomfortable
  8. "Andy Mineo Album & Song Chart History". Billboard 200. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
  9. "Andy Mineo Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Christian Albums. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
  10. "Andy Mineo Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Independent Albums. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
  11. "Andy Mineo Album & Song Chart History". Billboard Rap Albums. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
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