(Un)Commentary

(Un)Commentary
Studio album by
Alec Benjamin
ReleasedApril 15, 2022 (2022-04-15)
Length34:18
LabelElektra
Producer
Alec Benjamin chronology
These Two Windows
(2020) 		(Un)Commentary
(2022) 		12 Notes
(2024)
Singles from (Un)Commentary
  1. "The Way You Felt"
    Released: April 30, 2021
  2. "Older"
    Released: September 17, 2021[1]
  3. "Shadow of Mine"
    Released: February 24, 2022[1]
  4. "Speakers"
    Released: April 14, 2022[1]
  5. "Devil Doesn't Bargain"
    Released: June 10, 2022

(Un)Commentary is the second and major-label debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin, released on April 15, 2022, through Elektra Records.[2] It produced five singles, including its only charting single, "Devil Doesn't Bargain". Benjamin embarked on an international tour throughout 2022 in support of the album.[3]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
PopMatters8/10[2]

Matthew Dwyer of PopMatters wrote that "Benjamin's love for contemplation is evident in his music. He magnifies thought experiments into catchy parables, animated by slick studio production and acoustic instrumentation", and that his "autobiographical storytelling is sharp throughout the album". Dwyer concluded that "his eye for detail and unique storytelling style may be uncommon in pop right now, [but] it's clear he'll be setting trends for years to come".[2]

Track listing

(Un)Commentary track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Dopamine Addict"Nolan Lambroza, Sam Roman, Alec Benjamin, Justin Lucas2:24
2."Hammers"Lambroza, Benjamin, Lucas, Nathan Fertig, Eli Teplin3:00
3."The Way You Felt"Lambroza, Benjamin, Lucas, Roman, Lenno Linjama3:03
4."Shadow of Mine"Lambroza, Benjamin, Lucas, Dan Wilson2:45
5."Speakers"Benjamin, Wilson2:39
6."Hill I Will Die On"Benjamin, Sacha Skarbek2:47
7."Hipocrite"Benjamin, Roman2:16
8."Nancy Got a Haircut"Benjamin, Roman1:58
9."Nuance"Lambroza, Benjamin, Roman, Lucas, Aaron Zuckerman2:52
10."Devil Doesn't Bargain"Lambroza, Benjamin, Lucas, Zuckerman2:43
11."Deniro"Benjamin, Wilson2:21
12."Older"Benjamin, Zack Skelton, Charlie Puth, Ryan Tedder2:44
13."One Wrong Turn"Lambroza, Benjamin, Lucas, David Hodges2:46
Total length:34:18

Charts

Chart performance for (Un)Commentary
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[4] 84
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[5] 62
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[6] 47

References

  1. ^ a b c Avila, Daniela (April 19, 2022). "Alec Benjamin Overcomes Anxieties in Coming-of-Age Album (Un)Commentary: It 'Freed Me'". People. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Dwyer, Matthew (April 22, 2022). "Alec Benjamin: (Un)Commentary (Album Review)". PopMatters. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  3. ^ DeSantis, Rachel (September 15, 2022). "Alec Benjamin Talks Touring, Fan Connections and Fearing COVID Would End His Career: 'I Feel Lucky'". People. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  4. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Alec Benjamin – (Un)Commentary" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  5. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Alec Benjamin – (Un)Commentary". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  6. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart on 22/4/2022 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
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