Music News - 'Caught in the Middle' enters the Official NZ Top 40 Album Charts
09 October 2019 - 0 Comments
New Zealand (Nelson) based singer-songwriter Aly Cook’s new album Caught in the Middle has entered official album charts on both sides of the Tasman. Cook’s 3rd Studio album Caught in the Middle enters the official Australian ARIA Country Album Charts at #26. It is a first for Aly to have a charting ARIA album and The Official NZ Albums Charts at #6 on the NZ only and #24 on the all genre Top 40 Chart.
Both Aly’s pre-release and first single Red Dirt Road Trip come on to several independent music charts the Country Songs Top 40 Australian Airplay Chart has Pre-release album track Steal Your Love at #16 as simultaneously the single Red Dirt Road Trip jumps 17 places on it’s 2nd week in at number #4 With the Tasmanian Top 40 Country taking the #1 position.
Cook said “I am elated that sales from fan’s both side of the Tasman have shown through this way’ I am very grateful to those supporting the album by buying CDs, Downloading & Streaming”.along with people in Radio and media who have supported the album by playing the single.
Also humbled by the fantastic reviews that have come in for the album. I am very proud of this body of work’
Recent Reviews
ELSEWHERE https://www.elsewhere.co.nz/music/9092/aly-cook-caught-in-the-middle-sbd-southbound-digital-outlets/
AMBIENT LIGHT https://www.ambientlightblog.com/aly-cook-caught-in-the-middle/
RADIO 13 https://www.radio13.co.nz/articles/radio-13-interview-with-aly-cook/
Over the past 3 years Aly has established a friendship and writing partnership with producer and former Angels member Graham ‘Buzz’ Bidstrup and his wife Kay Bidstrup, who were also both founding members of iconic 80’s band GANGgajang. The songs from their writing sessions form the basis of Aly’s new album Caught in the Middle. The record is a captivating mix of Country, Blues, Roots and Atmosphere, that also includes a co-write with renowned Golden Guitar winner Allan Caswell and three covers, initially recorded by Aly for the up coming Asquith Sessions no.3 .
Caught in the Middle was produced by Buzz Bidstrup and recorded in Australia at Asquith Studios Sydney. Helping Buzz to record and mix was David Nicholas, a multi ARIA award winning producer / engineer whose resume lists credits on hit Australian and International albums including INXS, Jimmy Barnes and Sir Elton John. The musicians featured on the record include legendary Australian session musicians including members of ‘The Tracking Crew’ with Buzz on drums (The Angels, The Party Boys, Jimmy Barnes) , Rick Melick on keyboards (Jimmy Little, Joe Bonamassa), James Gillard on bass guitar (Mondo Rock, Mental as Anything) and the late Glen Hannah, a master guitarist who has appeared on many great Australian albums, and who sadly passed away during the recording of this album. Others to lend their talent were Dean Ray ( of X factor) on acoustic guitar, Clive Harrison bass (Kush, Little River Band reunion albums), violinist George Washingmachine and John Kaldor on pedal steel. Asquith Sessions featured vocalist Jon Abo joined Aly, Buzz & Kay Bidstrup on backing vocals and for a special treat, two songs feature guest vocals from a long time friend of Aly’s, multi award winning recording artist Sharon O’Neill.
Caught in the Middle is through SBD Music , a partnership between Buzz Bidstrup, David Nicholas and Australian Music Industry stalwart Sebastian Chase owner of MGM Distribution in Sydney, Australia’s largest independent music distributor. The album is now accessible for reviewers and Aly available for media engagements. Cook launches the album at Mildura Country Music Festival 27th Sept - 6th Oct, Canterbury Country Spring Fling at Canterbury Hurlstone RSL Sydney on 10th of Oct & Tasmanian Independent Country Music Awards 19th Oct. Aly will return to NZ and be available to NZ Media in Auckland 24th and 25th of October before heading off on a short tour with NZ Cricket Legend/Singer Songwriter John Wright & The Souwesters which includes appearances at the Tauranga Arts Festival on Oct 30th, Auckland North Shore Rugby Club Benefit Concert Oct 31st and a charity event for North Canterbury Wellness Trust on Nov 1 at Rangiora Town Hall.
Aly Cook Official Website http://alycook.com.au
Aly Cook Official Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/alycookmusic/
Aly Cook on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alycooknz/
Aly Cook on Twitter https://twitter.com/kiwialy
Caught in the Middle on Apple Music https://music.apple.com/ca/album/caught-in-the-middle/1477798622
Aly Cook on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/166AJiXkYyMbBFzv4SMg1E
Aly Cook on all digital platforms https://alycook.lnk.to/CaughtInTheMiddle
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