My American Dream is the sole studio album by Neal E. Boyd released on June 23, 2009. The album charted on the Billboard 200.
| My American Dream | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | June 23, 2009 |
| Recorded | 2008–2009 |
| Genre | Classical, pop |
| Length | 38:56 |
| Label | Decca |
| Director | Pat Barry |
| Producer | Simon Franglen |
| Singles from Neal E. Boyd | |
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Billboard | Positive |
| Entertainment Weekly | Mixed[2] |
| Artistdirect | |
Background
editAfter Boyd won the third season of America's Got Talent, he was signed to Decca Records. Boyd explained that the name of the album reflects on how he met his dream after winning Talent.[3] Songs included on the album are "God Bless the USA," "Ave Maria," "Amazing Grace," West Side Story's song "Somewhere," and his Talent winning song "Nessun Dorma."
The album was released on the date of the fourth season premiere of Talent, which was June 23, 2009.
Boyd has since gone on tour with Britain's Got Talent winner Paul Potts, and later sang for US President Barack Obama and Missouri Governor Matt Blunt.[4]
Reception
editCommercial performance
editThe album sold 6,000 copies in its first week of release.[5] The album also debuted at #195 on the Billboard 200 and #3 on the Top Classical Albums Chart.
Critical reception
editJames Manheim of AllMusic said Boyd's talent "leaves an impression on listeners. That's the quality that makes for a crossover star."[1] Stephen Thomas Erlewine called it "an effective showcase for his supple singing if not quite an artistic statement of purpose. Thankfully, Boyd avoids the ersatz Euro-schlock of Il Divo, never trying to have a pop production, instead being happily symphonic."
Track listing
edit- "God Bless the U.S.A." 3:57
- "Nessun dorma" 3:05
- "Mama" 3:23
- "Somewhere" 3:22
- "Il Gladiatore" 3:45
- "Bring Him Home" 3:43
- "Is Nothing Sacred" 4:12
- "Anthem" 3:08
- "Sonny Boy" 2:58
- "Ave Maria" 4:47
- "Amazing Grace" 2:36
Personnel
editThese are the personnel who helped create the album.
- Savan Kotecha (Composer)
- Winston Simone (Executive Producer)
- Peter Rudge (Representation)
- Neal E. Boyd (Vocals, Liner Notes)
- Evelyn de Morgan (A&R)
- Jeffrey Pescetto (Lyricist)
- Jon Bailey (Engineer, Mixing, Digital Editing)
- Justin S. Turner (Legal Counsel)
- City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra (Choir, Orchestra)
Charts
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References
edit- ^ a b My American Dream at AllMusic
- ^ Exton, Emily (2009-06-04). "'America's Got Talent' winner Neal E. Boyd's debut: It takes two to review it! | PopWatch | EW.com". Popwatch.ew.com. Retrieved 2012-03-02.
- ^ "Neal E. Boyd: My American Dream". YouTube. 2009-06-20. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2012-03-02.
- ^ "Missourian Neal E. Boyd to perform for President Obama during visit". ksdk.com. 2010-03-09. Retrieved 2012-03-02.
- ^ a b Story by Nancy Moen Photos by Nicholas Benner. "MIZZOU Magazine - Heartland star". Mizzoumag.missouri.edu. Archived from the original on 2010-06-19. Retrieved 2012-03-02.