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Aly & AJ recorded their version of Kacey Musgraves' 'Slow Burn' live at the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis, Tennessee during a one night stopover between Indianapolis.
Aly & AJ discography | |
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Aly & AJ on Brock Storm concert, in Valdosta, Georgia, in 2008. | |
Studio albums | 3 |
Video albums | 1 |
Music videos | 12 |
Singles | 10 |
Promotional singles | 6 |
The discography of Aly & AJ (briefly known as 78violet), an American pop rock duo, consists of three studio albums, one video album, seven singles, six promotional singles, ten music videos and various album appearances. They released their debut studio album Into the Rush on August 17, 2005. The album debuted at number thirty six in the United States, selling over 24,000 copies in its first week and was later certified Gold by the RIAA.[1]Into the Rush earned them the 'Contemporary Inspirational Artists of the Year' nomination at the 2006 American Music Awards.[2]Into the Rush has sold 839,000 copies in the United States[3] and 1,000,000 worldwide.[4]
In 2006, the duo released their second studio and first Holiday album, Acoustic Hearts of Winter, which peaked at seventy-eight on the Billboard 200 and sold 110,000 copies.[5] Their third studio album, Insomniatic, debuted at number fifteen in the on the Billboard 200, selling over 39,000 copies in its first week, making it their highest debut to date.[6] The album's lead single, 'Potential Breakup Song', is their most successful single to date, it was certified Platinum and managed to peak at number seventeen on Billboard becoming their first top twenty and international hit.[7]Insomniatic has sold 700,000 copies in the United States.[8]
In 2013, the duo released a single under the name '78violet' titled 'Hothouse,' which was their only single release under this name.[9] In 2017, the duo returned with a new single titled 'Take Me,' which was released under their original name.
- 1Albums
- 2Singles
- 4Videography
Albums[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | ||||||||||
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US [10] | JAP [11] | UK [12] | ||||||||||||
Into the Rush |
| 36 | 94 | -- |
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Acoustic Hearts of Winter |
| 78 | -- | -- |
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Insomniatic |
| 15 | 90 | 72 |
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'—' denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. |
Extended plays[edit]
Title | Album details | Charts |
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US Indie [14] | ||
Ten Years |
| 25 |
Sanctuary |
| 29 |
Compilations[edit]
Title | Album details |
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Fav Five - Let Me Repeat That[15] |
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Singles[edit]
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||
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US [16] | AUS [17] | CAN [18] | IRE [19] | NLD [20] | NOR [21] | SCO [22] | UK [12] | ||||
'Rush' | 2005 | 59 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Into the Rush | |
'Chemicals React' | 2006 | 50 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
'Greatest Time of Year' | 96 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Acoustic Hearts of Winter | ||
'Potential Breakup Song' | 2007 | 17 | -- | 72 | 16 | 83 | 18 | 31 | 22 |
| Insomniatic |
'Like Whoa' | 2008 | 63 | 92 | 66 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 165 | ||
'Hothouse'[A] | 2013 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Non-album single | |
'Take Me' | 2017 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Ten Years | |
'I Know' | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |||
'Good Love'[24] | 2018 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
'Church'[25] | 2019 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | Sanctuary | |
'Don't Go Changing' | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |||
'—' denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. |
Promotional singles[edit]
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||||||||||
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US Christ [26] | US Sales [27] | |||||||||||||
'Jingle Bell Rock'[28][29] | 2004 | -- | -- | Radio Disney Jingle Jams | ||||||||||
'Do You Believe in Magic'[30] | 2005 | -- | 2 | Into the Rush | ||||||||||
'No One'[31][32] | -- | -- | ||||||||||||
'Walking on Sunshine'[33] | -- | -- | ||||||||||||
'Never Far Behind'[34] | 2006 | 28 | -- | |||||||||||
'On the Ride'[35] | -- | -- | ||||||||||||
'—' denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. |
Other appearances[edit]
Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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'Jingle Bell Rock' | 2004 | N/A | Radio Disney Jingle Jams |
'Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah' | 2005 | N/A | Disneymania 3 |
'Black Horse and the Cherry Tree' | 2007 | Pepsi Smash | |
'We're an American Band' | 2008 | Randy Jackson | Randy Jackson's Music Club, Vol. 1 |
'Belong Here' | 2010 | N/A | Hellcats (as 78violet) |
Videography[edit]
Video releases[edit]
Title | Album details | Peak chart position |
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US Video [36] | ||
On the Ride |
| 10 |
Music videos[edit]
Title | Year | Director |
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'Do You Believe in Magic' | 2005 | |
'No One' | ||
'Walking on Sunshine' | ||
'Rush' | Marc Webb | |
'On the Ride' | 2006 | |
'Chemicals React' | Chris Applebaum | |
'Greatest Time of Year' | Declan Whitebloom | |
'Potential Breakup Song' | 2007 | Chris Applebaum |
'Like Whoa' | Scott Speer | |
'Hothouse' | 2013 | Stephen Ringer |
'Take Me' | 2017 | Alex Ross Perry |
'Church' | 2019 | |
'Don't Go Changing' | ||
'Star Maps' | Amanda Crew |
Notes[edit]
![Hearts Hearts](/uploads/1/2/6/2/126241475/141999969.jpg)
- ^'Hothouse' was released under the name 78violet.[9]
References[edit]
- ^'Alleged Aly & AJ Stalker Arraigned'. E! Online. 2008-06-27. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
- ^'Plugged In Online'. Plugged In Online. Retrieved 2010-05-11.[permanent dead link]
- ^ ab'Aly and AJ Return As 78Violet, Announce 'Hothouse' Single'. Billboard. Retrieved 2010-04-25.
- ^ ab'BMI - Aly and AJ'. BMI. Retrieved 2010-04-25.
- ^ ab'Aly and AJ - Acoustic Hearts of Winter: review'. Entertainment Africa. Archived from the original on 2016-01-13. Retrieved 2010-04-25.
- ^Harris, Chris (2007-07-18). 'Smashing Pumpkins Unable To Dethrone Billboard King T.I. - News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News'. Mtv.com. Archived from the original on 1 April 2010. Retrieved 2010-05-11.
- ^'POTENTIAL BREAKUP SONG GOES PLATINUM!'. Retrieved March 20, 2009.
- ^ ab'Insomniatic, the third studio album by Aly & AJ'. OV Guide. Archived from the original on 2014-03-25. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
- ^ ab'Aly and AJ Return As 78Violet, Announce 'Hothouse' Single'. Billboard. Retrieved 2013-06-08.
- ^'Aly & AJ – Chart history (Billboard 200)'. Billboard. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ^'Japan Charts - 78violet: albums, DVDs and singles'. Oricon. Retrieved December 2, 2010.
- ^ abList of UK albums and singles charts by Aly & AJ:
- All: 'Aly & AJ full Official Chart History'. Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- 'Like Whoa': 'CHART: CLUK Update 8.03.2008 (wk9) - CHART LOG UK: NEW ENTRIES UPDATE'. Zobbel. Retrieved October 26, 2008.
- ^'American album certifications – Aly & AJ – Into the Rush'. Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 5, 2017.If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.
- ^'Aly & AJ Chart History: Independent Albums'. Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
- ^'Fav Five - Let Me Repeat That - Fav Five'. iTunes. 2011-05-30. Retrieved June 4, 2011.
- ^'Aly & AJ Chart History: Hot 100'. Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
- ^List of ARIA Singles Chart peak positions:
- 'Like Whoa': 'ARIA Report (Issue #947)'(PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ^'Aly & AJ – Chart history (Canadian Hot 100)'. Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
- ^'Discography Aly & AJ'. irish-charts.com via Hung Medien. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ^'Discografie Aly & AJ'. dutchcharts.nl via Hung Medien. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ^'Discography - Aly & AJ'. VG-lista on norwegiancharts.com. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ^List of Scottish Singles Chart peak positions:
- 'Potential Breakup Song': 'Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 (14 October 2007 - 20 October 2007)'. Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ^'American single certifications – Aly & AJ – Potential Break Up Song'. Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 5, 2017.If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.
- ^'Aly & AJ On Twitter'. Retrieved 28 May 2018 – via Twitter.
- ^'⛪️ 3.29'. March 15, 2019. Retrieved March 16, 2019 – via Twitter.
- ^'Aly & AJ – Chart history (Christian Songs)'. Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
- ^List of Hot Singles Sales peak positions:
- 'Do You Believe in Magic': 'Hot Singles Sales : Apr 09, 2005'. Billboard. Archived from the original on December 15, 2018. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ^Carter, Brooke (February 20, 2017). 'What Happened to Aly & AJ – 2017 Update'. Gazette Review. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ^Heathen (November 29, 2011). 'KISSMAS Music: Aly & AJ 'Jingle Bell Rock' [AUDIO]'. PopCrush. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ^'Do You Believe in Magic: Aly & Aj: Amazon.ca: Music'. Amazon.ca. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ^Bailey, Tiffany (October 7, 2014). 'Aly & AJ change their name to 78Violet and intend to release new music'. AXS TV. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ^'Release 'No One' by Aly & AJ'. Musicbrainz. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ^'Release 'Walking on Sunshine' by Aly & AJ'. Musicbrainz. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ^'Amazon.com: Never Far Behind: Aly & AJ: MP3 Downloads'. Amazon Music. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ^'Aly & AJ: On The Ride - Music on Google Play'. Google Play Music. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
- ^'Aly & AJ Chart History: Music Video Sales'. Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
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Acoustic Hearts of Winter | ||||
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Released | September 26, 2006 | |||
Recorded | Summer 2006 | |||
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Length | 29:40 | |||
Label | Hollywood | |||
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Acoustic Hearts of Winter is a Christmas album and the second studio album by American pop duoAly & AJ. The album was released on September 26, 2006 in the United States, via Hollywood Records. The album was conceived as a project after completing the deluxe edition of their debut album, Into the Rush (2005). All production of the album was done by Antonina Armato and Tim James. The majority of songs are cover versions of religious Christmas carols or contemporary classics. Two originals appear on the set, which were written by Aly & AJ with Armato and James. Musically, the album has an instrument-driven acoustic feel, primarily by guitar. It utilizes pop music influences on Christmas music. The album sold 110,000 copies in the United States.[1]
The album received generally positive reviews, with critics complimenting the lyrical content of the original songs and the overall sound. Acoustic Hearts of Winter debuted on the US Billboard 200 at 78, and peaked on the Top Holiday Albums chart at 14. It was the second best-selling holiday album of 2006. The sole single from the album, 'Greatest Time of Year', used to promote The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, peaked at 96 on the Billboard Hot 100. Aly & AJ promoted the album mainly on CD USA and at the 2006 Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade. In 2007, the album was re-released with three new traditional cover songs.
- 3Reception
Background[edit]
During the summer of 2006, after wrapping up the production and recording of their debut album, Into the Rush, Aly & AJ began recording their first Christmas album.[2]Antonina Armato and Tim James who worked on the duo's debut album and several other Disney-related acts, were recruited to executive produce the effort.[2] They anticipated finishing the album by the end of the summer, in order for it to be released for the holiday season.[2] Aly & AJ thought it ironic that they were prepping a Christmas album during the hottest days of the year.[2] Alyson Michalka told the Saginaw News that producers Armato and James filled the studio with Christmas decorations, Christmas cookies, and a tree with gifts to open after they were done, in order for them to get in the Christmas spirit.[2]
Composition[edit]
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Acoustic Hearts of Winter is musically based on Christmas music with pop, pop rock and teen pop inclinations.[3] All songs were produced by Antonina Armato and Tim James. Aly & AJ, along with executive producers Armato and James, adapted and arranged most of the cover songs on the album.[4] Many of the songs incorporate heavy instrumentation, such as guitar, cello, percussion, bass, and piano.[4] The album is mainly composed of cover versions of Christmas carols and contemporary holiday classics, while two original numbers are included. 'Joy to the World', 'We Three Kings', 'The First Noel', 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen', and 'Silent Night' are religious traditional carols.[3] Also included are the traditional 'Deck the Halls', as well as 'I'll Be Home for Christmas', 'The Little Drummer Boy', originally performed by Harry Simeone and 'Let It Snow', notably performed by Vaughan Monroe.[4]
The album's opening number 'Greatest Time of Year', the first of the album's two originals, was written by Aly & AJ, Armato, and James.[4] The second original and closing track, 'Not This Year' is a reflection about past Christmases, and how the current is different. According to the duo, the song is dedicated to their grandmother Carmen, who died on Christmas Eve a few years previous.[4] On the 2007 edition of the album exclusively available at retailer Target, the traditionals 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' and 'Winter Wonderland' were bonus tracks, as well as 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree', originally performed by Brenda Lee.[4]
Reception[edit]
Critical reception[edit]
Professional ratings | |
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [3] |
Jesus Freak Hideout | [5] |
Tampa Bay Times | C+[6] |
Matt Collar of Allmusic complimented the classic Christmas songs composed in a 'light, contemporary pop fashion,' noting Aly & AJ's original songs as standouts on the album.[3] Logan Leasure of Jesus Freak Hideout commended Aly & AJ's 'powerhouse' vocals on the tracks, but said carols such as 'The First Noel' and 'Deck the Halls' were a bit boring, due to the acoustic feel of the set.[5] Overall, Leasure said 'This album has its good share of standout tracks that are sure to satisfy any fan of modern Christmas music.'[5] He specifically pointed out 'Little Drummer Boy' and the impressive lyrical content of 'Not This Year.[5]Tampa Bay Times critic Sean Daly praised the duo's original songs, on which they 'ditch the wispy routine'.[6] On the other hand, he viewed the rest of the album as 'flat and forgettable'.[6]
Chart performance[edit]
On the chart dated December 2, 2006, nearly two months after initial release, Acoustic Hearts of Winter debuted at number 78 on the Billboard 200, where it peaked.[7] It remained inside the top half of the chart for three weeks, and maintained a position inside the top 200 albums for seven weeks.[7] On the BillboardTop Holiday Albums chart, on the chart issued November 25, 2006, the album debuted at number 20.[7] A week later, it moved up to number 14, where it peaked, and spent 14 weeks on the chart.[7]Acoustic Hearts of Winter was the second best-selling Holiday album of the 2006 holiday season.[2] During the 2007 and 2008 holiday seasons, the album re-entered the Holiday Albums chart at 45 and 28, respectively.[7] The album had sold 110,000 copies in the United States to date.[1]
Promotion[edit]
'Greatest Time of Year', a contemporary Christmas song utilizing pop rock and teen pop elements, was used to promote The Santa Clause 3 and peaked at ninety-six on the Hot 100. | |
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'Greatest Time of Year' was used to promote the Disney-affiliated film, The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause.[8] On November 21, 2006, it was released as a single on the iTunes Store in conjunction with Radio Disney, as the song was packaged with an interview with the duo on the station.[9] The song first appeared on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart on the December 2, 2006 issue.[10] Propelled by its debut at number 67 on the Hot Digital Songs chart, 'Greatest Time of Year' debuted at number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100.[7] Additionally, it peaked at number 72 on the Pop 100.[10] Two music videos were developed for the song, one that is intercut with scenes from the film, and a second, which solely features the sisters.
The duo performed the 'Greatest Time of Year' live on CD USA.[11] Additionally they performed it at the 2006 Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade,[12] and in 2007 on tour as an opening act for Miley Cyrus on The Best of Both Worlds Tour.[13] Also in 2007, the album was re-released as a deluxe edition by Target, and included covers of the traditional Christmas song 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' as well as 'Winter Wonderland' and 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree.'[14] Variations of 'Greatest Time of Year' are also included on the Walt Disney Records compilation albums Disney Channel Holiday (2007), and All Wrapped Up (2008).[15][16]
Track listing[edit]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | 'Greatest Time of Year' | 3:41 | |
2. | 'Joy to the World' |
| 2:52 |
3. | 'We Three Kings' | John Henry Hopkins, Jr.[a] | 2:54 |
4. | 'The First Noel' | Traditional | 1:44 |
5. | 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen' | Traditional | 2:33 |
6. | 'Silent Night' | 3:05 | |
7. | 'I'll Be Home for Christmas' | 2:44 | |
8. | 'Let It Snow' | 2:08 | |
9. | 'Deck the Halls' | Traditional | 1:54 |
10. | 'Little Drummer Boy' |
| 2:37 |
11. | 'Not This Year' | 3:24 |
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Target bonus tracks[14] | |||
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No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
12. | 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' | Traditional | 1:22 |
13. | 'Winter Wonderland' | Richard B. Smith | 2:43 |
14. | 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree' | Johnny Marks | 2:05 |
- ^[a] writer credited as Traditional
Personnel[edit]
As listed in liner notes.[4]
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Charts[edit]
Chart | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[7] | 78 |
US Top Holiday Albums[7] | 14 |
References[edit]
- ^ ab'Aly and AJ - Acoustic Hearts of Winter: review'. Entertainment Africa. Archived from the original on 2016-01-13. Retrieved 2010-04-25.
- ^ abcdefNorwich, Grace (2007). Amped Up: The Official Biography. New York City, New York: Grosset & Dunlap. ISBN978-1-101-09832-5.
- ^ abcdCollar, Matt. 'Acoustic Hearts of Winter - Aly & AJ'. Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ^ abcdefgAly & AJ Acoustic Hearts of Winter (Liner notes) Hollywood. (2006).
- ^ abcdLeasure, Logan (2006-12-12). 'Jesusfreakhideout.com: Aly & AJ, 'Acoustic Hearts of Winter' Review'. Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 2010-11-21.
- ^ abcDaly, Sean (2006-11-23). 'Pop: Download this, Santa'. Tampa Bay Times. Times Publishing Company. Retrieved 2012-04-19.
- ^ abcdefgh'Aly & AJ Album Chart History'. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2010-11-21.
- ^Orzeck, Kurt (2006-09-26). 'New Releases: Ludacris, Janet Jackson, Aly & AJ, Mewithoutyou, Scissor Sisters, My Morning Jacket & More'. MTV News. MTV Networks (Viacom). Retrieved 2010-11-21.
- ^'Release: Greatest Time of Year - MusicBrainz'. MusicBrainz. Retrieved 2010-11-21.
- ^ ab'Billboard - Singles Chart Search Results'. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2010-11-21.
- ^'Christmas Special: The Dan Band, Aly & Aj'. CD USA. Season 1. Episode 49.
- ^'We Love a (Walt Disney World Christmas) Parade'. Disney.com. Disney. 2006-12-19. Retrieved 2010-11-21.
- ^'Aly & AJ Writing New Songs, Plot Films'. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2010-11-21.
- ^ ab'Aly & AJ - Acoustic Hearts of Winter'. ultratop.be. Hung Medien. Retrieved 2010-11-21.
- ^'A Disney Channel Holiday - Various Artists'. Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2010-11-21.
- ^'All Wrapped Up - Various Artists'. Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2010-11-21.
External links[edit]
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