Happy Mistakes
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| Released | September 9, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013–2014 | |||
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| Length | 36:36 | |||
| Label | TOLBooth | |||
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'Happy Mistakes' is the debut and only studio album by American pop rock group Heffron Drive. It was released on September 9, 2014, under Kendall Schmidt's own label TOLBooth Records. The album peaked at number 84 on the Billboard 200 and "Parallel" was released as the album's lead single.
Composition[edit]
The album was recorded at Dracena Studios, Kite Music Productions, Sleepwalker Studios, TOLbooth Records and Schmidt's home studio in Los Angeles, California.[1] It was produced by Toby Gad, Afshin Salmani, Steve Solomon, Denny White, Non Fiction, Kendall Schmidt, Dustin Belt and Cameron Walker-Wright.[2]
Release[edit]
On March 25, 2014, Heffron Drive released their debut single, "Parallel", which also serves as the lead single from Happy Mistakes.[3] On July 29, the duo announced their debut studio album, as well as an international tour in support of the album.[4] On August 4, the duo premiered the track, "One Track Mind" live.[5] On August 12, they unveiled the cover art and revealed the album's track listing.[6] On August 25, the duo released the lyrics for the songs "Divison of the Heart" and "Passing Time".[7][8] Happy Mistakes was officially released on September 9.[6]
Critical reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
Matt Collar of AllMusic gave the album a positive review stating, "This is earnest, yet infectiously radio-ready music that strikes a balance between sincere acoustic folk ('Parallel'), driving electronic dance music ('Nicotine'), and anthemic pop ('Panama')."[1]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Happy Mistakes" | Dustin Belt, Kendall Schmidt | 3:27 | |
| 2. | "Parallel" | Toby Gad, Schmidt | Toby Gad | 3:20 |
| 3. | "Division of the Heart" | Josh Cumbee, Afshin Salmani, Schmidt | AFSHeeN | 3:30 |
| 4. | "Had to Be Panama" | Schmidt, Steve Solomon, Cameron Walker-Wright | Steve Solomon | 2:56 |
| 5. | "Nicotine" | Belt, Schmidt | 3:28 | |
| 6. | "Interlude (Instrumental)" | 1:25 | ||
| 7. | "Art of Moving On" | Schmidt, Steve Solomon | Steve Solomon | 3:43 |
| 8. | "Passing Time" | Josh Cumbee, Afshin Salmani, Schmidt | AFSHeeN | 4:13 |
| 9. | "Could You Be Home" | Schmidt, Denny White | Denny White | 3:57 |
| 10. | "That’s What Makes You Mine" | Nate Caserta, Nick Hexum, Zack Hexum, Schmidt | 3:12 | |
| 11. | "Everything Has Changed" | Josh Cumbee, Afshin Salmani, Schmidt | AFSHeeN | 3:19 |
| Total length: | 36:36 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 12. | "One Track Mind" | Collin Masiel, Michael Maughan, Schmidt | PWER, Schmidt | 3:19 |
| 13. | "Not Alone" | Deina Andreou, John Flanagan, Sean Hamilton, Schmidt | Sean Hamilton | 4:20 |
| 14. | "Love Defined" | Sean Hamilton, Schmidt, Bryce Soderberg, Alex Teamer | 3:23 | |
| 15. | "Parallel" (Mack & Jetset Vega Remix) | Gad, Schmidt | Gad | 5:48 |
| 16. | "Could You Be Home" (Ras Remix) | Schmidt, Denny White | Denny White | 3:34 |
| Total length: | 57:38 | |||
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[9] | 84 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[10] | 19 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Matt Collar. "Happy Mistakes Review by Matt Collar". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-07-21.
- ^ "Happy Mistakes - Heffron Drive Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ Brian Mansfield (March 24, 2014). "Premiere: Heffron Drive's 'Parallel'". USA Today. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ Mandi Salerno (July 29, 2014). "Heffron Drive Announce 2014 Tour + Debut Album 'Happy Mistakes'". PopCrush. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
- ^ "Heffron Drive - One Track Mind". YouTube. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ a b Maggie Malach (August 12, 2014). "Heffron Drive Reveal 'Happy Mistakes' Album Cover + Track Listing [Exclusive]". PopCrush. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ Maggie Malach (August 25, 2014). "See Heffron Drive's 'Passing Time' Lyrics [Exclusive]". PopCrush. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ Brie Hiramine (August 25, 2014). "First Look: Heffron Drive Releases 'Division of the Heart' Lyrics". J-14. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- ^ "Heffron Drive Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- ^ "Heffron Drive Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
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