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"'''Ain't Worth the Whiskey'''" is a song co-written and recorded by American [[country |
"'''Ain't Worth the Whiskey'''" is a song co-written and recorded by American [[bro-country]] artist [[Cole Swindell]]. It was released to country radio in November 2014 as the third single from his [[Cole Swindell (album)|self-titled debut album]]. The song was written by Swindell, Josh Martin and Adam Sanders. |
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==Critical reception== |
==Critical reception== |
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"Ain't Worth the Whiskey" is a song co-written and recorded by American bro-country artist Cole Swindell. It was released to country radio in November 2014 as the third single from his self-titled debut album. The song was written by Swindell, Josh Martin and Adam Sanders.
Critical reception
The single has received negative reviews from critics. Josh Schott of Country Perspective gave the song rated the song 3.5/10 and heavily criticized its weak songwriting. He summarized his review by saying that "“Ain’t Worth The Whiskey” relies heavily on catchy hooks and the stapled topics of mainstream country for its radio and fan appeal. Maybe if there was a bit more effort into telling us what led him here I’d like it, but the song doesn’t do that. I’m still not sold on Cole Swindell."[1] Vickye Fisher of For The Country Record gave the song a similar review, criticizing the production and lyrics as well as Swindell's vocals, saying that "Unfortunately, the genuineness that they’re going for with this one falls pretty flat. Along with having a very conventional, generic country/pop sound (like ‘Lonely’) that I find it very difficult to get remotely excited about, it sits in a cheery major key complete with perfect cadences and a feel-good vibe, meaning that any sadness or heartache that might have been conveyed through the lyrics gets completely overthrown."[2]Trigger of Saving Country Music was very critical of the song's message, giving the song "Two guns down" and criticizing its misogynistic lyrics as well as an out of place mention of the troops, saying that "What’s sad is this song could have gone in the direction of an emotional realization and reconciliation, and really made a worthy statement. But instead “Ain’t Worth The Whiskey” takes the most incongruous plot twist on a “country” song possibly ever by all of a sudden becoming a vehicle for a “let’s support the troops” stance."[3]
One of the few positive reviews came from Taste of Country, which stated that "Ultimately, ’Ain’t Worth the Whiskey’ is a strong choice for Swindell’s third single off his self-titled debut album. It’s fun to listen to and everything we love about country music. And who doesn’t love a classic tune about moving on … with a good shot of whiskey, of course."[4]
Music video
The music video was directed by Michael Monaco and premiered in March 2015.[5]
Commercial reception
The song first entered the Hot Country Songs chart at No. 27 on the album release in February 2014, as well as Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart at No. 2, and No. 6 on the Country Digital Songs, selling 34,000 copies for the week.[6] In anticipation of the song release as a single, the song entered the Country Airplay chart on at No. 59 for chart dated October 25, 2014. With increasing airplay, the song eventually debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 for chart dated January 17, 2015. It peaked at Country Airplay at No. 1 and Billboard Hot 100 on chart date of April 4, 2015.[7]
The single was certified Gold by the RIAA on March, 24, 2015, making it Swindell's third consecutive single to at least reach Gold status.[8] As of June 2015, "Ain't Worth the Whiskey" has sold 688,000 copies in the United States.[9]
Chart performance
| Chart (2014–15) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] | 62 |
| Canada Country (Billboard)[11] | 10[failed verification] |
| US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 43 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[13] | 1 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[14] | 3 |
References
- ^ a b Schott, Josh (January 8, 2015). "Review – Cole Swindell Tries (and fails) to Add Depth with "Ain't Worth The Whiskey"". Country Perspective. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ "Cole Swindell 'Ain't Worth The Whiskey' – Single Review : For The Country Record". For The Country Record. 24 October 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ^ Trigger (March 12, 2015). "Cole Swindell's "Ain't Worth The Whiskey"". Saving Country Music. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ "Cole Swindell, 'Ain't Worth the Whiskey' [Listen]". Taste of Country. 17 November 2014. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ "CMT: Videos : Cole Swindell : Ain't Worth the Whiskey". Country Music Television. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- ^ Matt Bjorke (February 12, 2014). "Country Chart News – The Top 30 Digital Singles – Feb 12, 2014: Cole Swindell Dominates; Scotty McCreery Hits Gold". Roughstock.
- ^ "Cole Swindell Tops The Charts Again". CBS Local. March 31, 2015.
- ^ "American singles certifications – Cole Swindell – Ain't Worth the Whiskey". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ Matt Bjorke (June 3, 2015). "Country Music's Top 30 Digital Singles: Week of June 3, 2015". Roughstock. Sales figure given here
- ^ "Cole Swindell Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
- ^ "Cole Swindell Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard.
- ^ "Cole Swindell Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
- ^ "Cole Swindell Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard.
- ^ "Cole Swindell Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard.
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