Leon Bridges "Coming Home"
Leon Bridges' first album, "Coming Home", was released on June 23, 2015, through Columbia Records. The album was written by Leon Bridges, Austin Michael Jenkins, Joshua Block, and Chris Vivion and produced by Niles City Sound. It was supported by two singles, "Coming Home" and "Smooth Sailin'", and received positive reviews from critics. The album reached number six on the US Billboard 200 and was nominated for Best R&B Album at the 2016 Grammy Awards.
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Leon Bridges' first album, "Coming Home", was released on June 23, 2015, through Columbia Records. The album was written by Leon Bridges, Austin Michael Jenkins, Joshua Block, and Chris Vivion and produced by Niles City Sound. It was supported by two singles, "Coming Home" and "Smooth Sailin'", and received positive reviews from critics. The album reached number six on the US Billboard 200 and was nominated for Best R&B Album at the 2016 Grammy Awards.
The lead single, "Coming Home", was released on February 3, 2015, and became a "Top 10 Most Viral Track" on Spotify in the same month. The album's second single, "Smooth Sailin'", was released on June 2, 2015.
Critics generally praised "Coming Home" for its nostalgic yet emotionally genuine sound. Some critics noted Leon Bridges' debt to soul pioneer Sam Cooke, while others felt he was too derivative at times. Nonetheless, the album was described as a star-making vehicle that evokes a 1960s sound and transports listeners back in time. Some reviewers felt that Bridges had not fully found his voice yet, but they still found the album to be a satisfying and enjoyable listen.