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'''''Hedley''''' is the debut studio album recorded by Canadian [[rock music|rock]] band [[Hedley (band)|Hedley]], released in Canada on September 6, 2005, through [[Universal Music Canada]]. The album reached the top 3 on the [[Canadian Albums Chart]] and has been certified double platinum by [[Music Canada]]. It garnered a nomination for [[Juno Award for Rock Album of the Year|Rock Album of the Year]] at the [[Juno Awards of 2006|2006 Juno Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Awards {{!}} The JUNO Awards > Rock Album of the Year > 2006|url=http://junoawards.ca/awards/?from-year=2006&to-year=2006&nomination-category=rock-album-of-the-year&wins-only=no&artist=|website=[[Juno Awards]]|publisher=[[Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences]]|access-date=18 September 2016}}</ref> |
'''''Hedley''''' is the debut studio album recorded by [[Canadian]] [[rock music|rock]] band [[Hedley (band)|Hedley]], released in [[Canada]] on September 6, 2005, through [[Universal Music Canada]]. The album reached the top 3 on the [[Canadian Albums Chart]] and has been certified double platinum by [[Music Canada]]. It garnered a nomination for [[Juno Award for Rock Album of the Year|Rock Album of the Year]] at the [[Juno Awards of 2006|2006 Juno Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Awards {{!}} The JUNO Awards > Rock Album of the Year > 2006|url=http://junoawards.ca/awards/?from-year=2006&to-year=2006&nomination-category=rock-album-of-the-year&wins-only=no&artist=|website=[[Juno Awards]]|publisher=[[Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences]]|access-date=18 September 2016}}</ref> |
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Six tracks were released as [[single (music)|singles]]: "[[On My Own (Hedley song)|On My Own]]", "Villain", "[[Trip (Hedley song)|Trip]]", "321", "[[Gunnin']]", and "Street Fight". The [[music video]]s for all of these songs, except "Villain" and "Street Fight", reached #1 on the [[MuchMusic]] countdown. |
Six tracks were released as [[single (music)|singles]]: "[[On My Own (Hedley song)|On My Own]]", "Villain", "[[Trip (Hedley song)|Trip]]", "[[321 (Hedley song)|321]]", "[[Gunnin']]", and "Street Fight". The [[music video]]s for all of these songs, except "Villain" and "Street Fight", reached #1 on the [[MuchMusic]] countdown. |
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Following Hedley signing a US record deal with [[Capitol Records]] in the summer of 2006, the album was released in the US on September 26, 2006. In Canada, a "Platinum edition" of the album was released on November 21, 2006, with four bonus tracks and the updated album cover. |
Following Hedley signing a US record deal with [[Capitol Records]] in the summer of 2006, the album was released in the US on September 26, 2006. In Canada, a "Platinum edition" of the album was released on November 21, 2006, with four bonus tracks and the updated album cover. |
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"[[Trip (Hedley song)|Trip]]" was released on October 4, 2005 as the third single.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/ca/album/on-my-own-trip-digital-45-single/1445154344|title=On My Own/Trip (Digital 45) Single - by Hedley|website=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=October 3, 2022}}</ref> The song peaked at number 11 on the [[Canadian Singles Chart]] and won a [[Juno Award]] in 2007 for "[[Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award|Producer of the Year]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.confrontmagazine.com/2009/03/hedley-answers-fan-questions/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028084044/http://www.confrontmagazine.com/2009/03/hedley-answers-fan-questions/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=2016-10-28|title=Hedley Answers Fan Questions|access-date=October 1, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://junoawards.ca/awards/past-winners-nominees/?search_year_val1=1970&search_year_val2=2021&search_category_val=&search_wins_val=yes&tag_search_val=Brian+Howes&submit=submit|title=Past Nominees and Winners - The Juno Awards|access-date=October 1, 2022}}</ref> |
"[[Trip (Hedley song)|Trip]]" was released on October 4, 2005 as the third single.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/ca/album/on-my-own-trip-digital-45-single/1445154344|title=On My Own/Trip (Digital 45) Single - by Hedley|website=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=October 3, 2022}}</ref> The song peaked at number 11 on the [[Canadian Singles Chart]] and won a [[Juno Award]] in 2007 for "[[Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award|Producer of the Year]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.confrontmagazine.com/2009/03/hedley-answers-fan-questions/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028084044/http://www.confrontmagazine.com/2009/03/hedley-answers-fan-questions/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=2016-10-28|title=Hedley Answers Fan Questions|access-date=October 1, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://junoawards.ca/awards/past-winners-nominees/?search_year_val1=1970&search_year_val2=2021&search_category_val=&search_wins_val=yes&tag_search_val=Brian+Howes&submit=submit|title=Past Nominees and Winners - The Juno Awards|access-date=October 1, 2022}}</ref> |
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"321" is the fourth single released on March |
"[[321 (Hedley song)|321]]" is the fourth single released on March 31, 2006. The song peaked at number 21 on the [[Billboard charts#Canadian charts|Canada CHR/Top 30]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/2000s/2006/RR-2006-07-07.pdf|title=RR Canada CHR/Pop Top 30|p=24|access-date=October 1, 2022}}</ref> |
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"[[Gunnin']]" was released on September |
"[[Gunnin']]" was released on September 19, 2006 as the fifth single.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/gunnin-full-mix--mr0005214353|title=Gunnin [Full Mix] - Hedley (Digital Download - Universal #)|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=August 11, 2024}}</ref> The song won two [[iHeartRadio MMVAs|MuchMusic Video Awards]] in 2007 for "Best Pop Video of the Year" and "Best Post-Production of the Year".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.muchmusic.com/events/mmva07/nominees/index.aspx|title=MuchMusic Awards 2007 - Nominees|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080416210259/http://www.muchmusic.com/events/mmva07/nominees/index.aspx|archivedate=April 16, 2008|access-date=October 1, 2022}}</ref> |
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"Street Fight" was released |
"Street Fight" was released in December 2006 as the sixth and final single from the album. |
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==Critical reception== |
==Critical reception== |
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''Hedley'' was met with mixed reviews by music critics. Corey Apar of [[AllMusic]] rated the album two stars out of five and described it as "competent though largely uninteresting." In particular, he criticized the lyrics and the lack of engagement ("Even the... standout tracks... aren't that memorable," writes Apar, "taking a couple spins to really grab listeners at all.")<ref name="allmusic" |
''Hedley'' was met with mixed reviews by music critics. Corey Apar of [[AllMusic]] rated the album two stars out of five and described it as "competent though largely uninteresting." In particular, he criticized the lyrics and the lack of engagement ("Even the... standout tracks... aren't that memorable," writes Apar, "taking a couple spins to really grab listeners at all.")<ref name="allmusic"/> Emilio LV of [[Melodic (magazine)|Melodic]] called tracks such as "Villain" and "Sink or Swim" as the standout songs. However he criticized the tracks "[[On My Own (Hedley song)|On My Own]]", "Street Fight" and "321" as "[[Simple Plan]]'s way of punk-pop written for easy radio success."<ref name="melodic"/> Christine Estima of ''[[Chart Attack]]'' gave a mixed review on the album stating, "Hoggard's lyrics requires some maturity, but you gotta give them props for their singable hooks and endearing party riffs a la [[Jimmy Eat World]]."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chartattack.com/reviews/76905/hedley-hedley|title=Hedley — Hedley|website=[[Chart Attack]]|author=Christine Estima|date=October 4, 2005|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100530133552/http://www.chartattack.com/reviews/76905/hedley-hedley|archivedate=May 30, 2010|url-status=usurped|access-date=August 6, 2023}}</ref> |
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Despite the album receiving negative reviews, it was nominated at the 2006 [[Juno Awards of 2006|Juno Awards]] for "Rock Album of the Year".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/nickelback-leads-in-juno-nominations-1.595949|title=Nickelback leads in Juno nominations|website=[[CBC Television|CBC]]|date=February 15, 2006|access-date=March 4, 2022}}</ref> In 2007, it was nominated for "Album of the Year" at the [[Juno Awards of 2007|Juno Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/furtado-k-os-billy-talent-score-top-juno-nods-1.644687|title=Furtado, k-os, Billy Talent score top Juno nods|website=[[CBC Television|CBC]]|date=February 6, 2007|access-date=March 4, 2022}}</ref> |
Despite the album receiving negative reviews, it was nominated at the 2006 [[Juno Awards of 2006|Juno Awards]] for "Rock Album of the Year".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/nickelback-leads-in-juno-nominations-1.595949|title=Nickelback leads in Juno nominations|website=[[CBC Television|CBC]]|date=February 15, 2006|access-date=March 4, 2022}}</ref> In 2007, it was nominated for "Album of the Year" at the [[Juno Awards of 2007|Juno Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/furtado-k-os-billy-talent-score-top-juno-nods-1.644687|title=Furtado, k-os, Billy Talent score top Juno nods|website=[[CBC Television|CBC]]|date=February 6, 2007|access-date=March 4, 2022}}</ref> |
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==Track listing== |
==Track listing== |
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{{track listing |
{{track listing |
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| headline |
| headline = Standard edition |
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| title1 = Villain |
| title1 = Villain |
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| writer1 = {{hlist|[[Jacob Hoggard]]|Dave Rosin|Tom MacDonald|Chris Crippin|Dave Genn}} |
| writer1 = {{hlist|[[Jacob Hoggard]]|Dave Rosin|Tom MacDonald|Chris Crippin|Dave Genn}} |
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| writer4 = {{hlist|Howes|Hoggard|Rosin|MacDonald|Crippin}} |
| writer4 = {{hlist|Howes|Hoggard|Rosin|MacDonald|Crippin}} |
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| length4 = 3:18 |
| length4 = 3:18 |
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| title5 = 321 |
| title5 = [[321 (Hedley song)|321]] |
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| writer5 = {{hlist|Howes|Jim Vallance|Hoggard|Rosin|MacDonald|Crippin}} |
| writer5 = {{hlist|Howes|Jim Vallance|Hoggard|Rosin|MacDonald|Crippin}} |
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| length5 = 3:45 |
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| writer6 = {{hlist|Hoggard|Rosin|MacDonald|Crippin|Genn}} |
| writer6 = {{hlist|Hoggard|Rosin|MacDonald|Crippin|Genn}} |
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| length6 = 4:13 |
| length6 = 4:13 |
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| title7 = Sink |
| title7 = Sink or Swim |
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| writer7 = {{hlist|Genn|Hoggard|Rosin|MacDonald|Crippin}} |
| writer7 = {{hlist|Genn|Hoggard|Rosin|MacDonald|Crippin}} |
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| length7 = 3:25 |
| length7 = 3:25 |
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{{track listing |
{{track listing |
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| headline = Platinum edition (bonus tracks) |
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| title12 = Daddy-O |
| title12 = Daddy-O |
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| note12 = B-Side |
| note12 = B-Side |
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==Charts== |
==Charts== |
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|+Chart performance for ''Hedley'' |
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! scope="col"| Chart (2005) |
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! scope="row"|[[Canadian Albums Chart|Canadian Albums]] ([[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/hedley/chart-history/cna/|title=Hedley Chart History (Canadian Albums)|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117202947/https://www.billboard.com/artist/hedley/chart-history/cna/|archivedate=November 17, 2021|access-date=July 31, 2023}}</ref> |
! scope="row"|[[Canadian Albums Chart|Canadian Albums]] ([[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/hedley/chart-history/cna/|title=Hedley Chart History (Canadian Albums)|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117202947/https://www.billboard.com/artist/hedley/chart-history/cna/|archivedate=November 17, 2021|access-date=July 31, 2023}}</ref> |
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! scope="row"| Canadian Alternative Albums ([[Luminate Data|Nielsen SoundScan]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Charts/ALTERNATIVE.html|title=Canadian Alternative Albums - Top 50|publisher=[[Jam!|Jam! Canoe]]|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120715103740/http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Charts/ALTERNATIVE.html|archivedate=July 15, 2012|access-date=April 2, 2024}}</ref> |
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Recorded | 2004–2005 | |||
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Length | 40:33 (Standard edition) 55:40 (Platinum edition) | |||
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Hedley chronology | ||||
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Singles from Hedley | ||||
Hedley is the debut studio album recorded by Canadian rock band Hedley, released in Canada on September 6, 2005, through Universal Music Canada. The album reached the top 3 on the Canadian Albums Chart and has been certified double platinum by Music Canada. It garnered a nomination for Rock Album of the Year at the 2006 Juno Awards.[2]
Six tracks were released as singles: "On My Own", "Villain", "Trip", "321", "Gunnin'", and "Street Fight". The music videos for all of these songs, except "Villain" and "Street Fight", reached #1 on the MuchMusic countdown.
Following Hedley signing a US record deal with Capitol Records in the summer of 2006, the album was released in the US on September 26, 2006. In Canada, a "Platinum edition" of the album was released on November 21, 2006, with four bonus tracks and the updated album cover.
Seven of the songs are featured on the 2009 US version of their next album Famous Last Words, released under the title Never Too Late.
Singles
[edit]"On My Own" is the first single released from the album on July 18, 2005. The music video premiered on MuchMusic on August 2.[3] The song peaked at number one on the Canadian Singles Chart and earned a nomination for "Best Rock Video" at the MuchMusic Video Awards in 2006.[4][5]
"Villain" was released on July 26, 2005 as the second single. The song peaked at number 18 on the Canada Rock chart.[6]
"Trip" was released on October 4, 2005 as the third single.[7] The song peaked at number 11 on the Canadian Singles Chart and won a Juno Award in 2007 for "Producer of the Year".[8][9]
"321" is the fourth single released on March 31, 2006. The song peaked at number 21 on the Canada CHR/Top 30.[10]
"Gunnin'" was released on September 19, 2006 as the fifth single.[11] The song won two MuchMusic Video Awards in 2007 for "Best Pop Video of the Year" and "Best Post-Production of the Year".[12]
"Street Fight" was released in December 2006 as the sixth and final single from the album.
Critical reception
[edit]Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [13] |
Melodic | [14] |
Starpulse | [15] |
Hedley was met with mixed reviews by music critics. Corey Apar of AllMusic rated the album two stars out of five and described it as "competent though largely uninteresting." In particular, he criticized the lyrics and the lack of engagement ("Even the... standout tracks... aren't that memorable," writes Apar, "taking a couple spins to really grab listeners at all.")[13] Emilio LV of Melodic called tracks such as "Villain" and "Sink or Swim" as the standout songs. However he criticized the tracks "On My Own", "Street Fight" and "321" as "Simple Plan's way of punk-pop written for easy radio success."[14] Christine Estima of Chart Attack gave a mixed review on the album stating, "Hoggard's lyrics requires some maturity, but you gotta give them props for their singable hooks and endearing party riffs a la Jimmy Eat World."[16]
Despite the album receiving negative reviews, it was nominated at the 2006 Juno Awards for "Rock Album of the Year".[17] In 2007, it was nominated for "Album of the Year" at the Juno Awards.[18]
The album went platinum in Canada in December 2005 selling over 100,000 units.[3] In 2008, the album was certified 2× platinum.
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Villain" |
| 4:10 |
2. | "On My Own" |
| 3:39 |
3. | "Trip" |
| 4:00 |
4. | "Street Fight" |
| 3:18 |
5. | "321" |
| 3:45 |
6. | "Gunnin'" |
| 4:13 |
7. | "Sink or Swim" |
| 3:25 |
8. | "Johnny Falls" |
| 3:38 |
9. | "Saturday" |
| 3:42 |
10. | "Sugar Free" |
| 3:39 |
11. | "I Don't Believe It" |
| 3:01 |
Total length: | 40:33 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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12. | "Daddy-O" (B-Side) |
| 3:28 |
13. | "On My Own" (Remix) |
| 3:29 |
14. | "Trip" (Acoustic) |
| 3:56 |
15. | "Gunnin'" (Full Mix) |
| 4:13 |
Total length: | 55:40 |
Personnel
[edit]Credits for Hedley adapted from AllMusic.[1]
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Charts
[edit]Chart (2005) | Peak position |
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Canadian Albums (Billboard)[19] | 3 |
Canadian Alternative Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[20] | 82 |
Certifications
[edit]Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[21] | 2× Platinum | 200,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
[edit]Country | Date | Format | Edition | Label | Ref. |
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Canada | September 6, 2005 | Standard | Universal Canada | [22][23] | |
United States | September 26, 2006 | CD | Capitol | [24] | |
Canada | November 21, 2006 |
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Platinum | Universal Canada | [25][26] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Hedley album – Hedley". AllMusic. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ "Awards | The JUNO Awards > Rock Album of the Year > 2006". Juno Awards. Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ a b "Hedley Online News". hedleyonline.com. Archived from the original on January 10, 2006. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ "Hedley Chart History (Canadian Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 21, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ "Countdown Is On To MMVAs". CityNews. June 16, 2006. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ "RR Canada Rock Top 30" (PDF). p. 66. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ "On My Own/Trip (Digital 45) Single - by Hedley". Apple Music. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
- ^ "Hedley Answers Fan Questions". Archived from the original on 2016-10-28. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ "Past Nominees and Winners - The Juno Awards". Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ "RR Canada CHR/Pop Top 30" (PDF). p. 24. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ "Gunnin [Full Mix] - Hedley (Digital Download - Universal #)". AllMusic. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ "MuchMusic Awards 2007 - Nominees". Archived from the original on April 16, 2008. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ a b Apar, Corey. "Hedley - Hedley | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ a b Emilio LV (November 10, 2005). "Hedley - Hedley". Melodic. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
- ^ "Hedley Hedley". Starpulse. All Media Group. Archived from the original on April 26, 2008. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ Christine Estima (October 4, 2005). "Hedley — Hedley". Chart Attack. Archived from the original on May 30, 2010. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "Nickelback leads in Juno nominations". CBC. February 15, 2006. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ "Furtado, k-os, Billy Talent score top Juno nods". CBC. February 6, 2007. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ "Hedley Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
- ^ "Canadian Alternative Albums - Top 50". Jam! Canoe. Archived from the original on July 15, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – Hedley – Hedley". Music Canada.
- ^ "Hedley: Hedley: Amazon.ca: Music". Amazon.ca. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ "Hedley by Hedley". iTunes Store (Canada). Apple Inc. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ "Hedley [Enhanced] - Hedley | Release Info | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ "Hedley: Hedley: Amazon.ca: Music" (Platinum Edition). Amazon.ca. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ "Hedley (Platinum Edition) by Hedley". iTunes Store (Canada). Apple Inc. Retrieved 18 September 2016.