Cage to Rattle is the fifth studio album by American rock band Daughtry, released on July 27, 2018, through RCA Records. This is their first studio album in five years since Baptized in 2013. At just ten songs, this album is Daughtry's shortest album to date. It is also their first album with drummer Brandon Maclin. Upon its release the album received mixed reviews from music critics, with some calling it the group's strongest and most mature work. This was Daughtry's last album to be released on RCA Records.
Background Daughtry began recording the album back in April 2016 at the Blackbird Studio in Nashville, Tennessee and concluded in May 2018.
Daughtry said about the album, "Cage to Rattle has been the most fun yet most challenging album we've ever made. It's a musical stew we've been cooking up for more than 2 years and we can't wait to satisfy the appetites of our amazing fans who've been patiently waiting for this record!".
Singles "Deep End" is the first single and was released on June 5, 2018. "As You Are" was the second single and was released on June 5, 2019, as a celebrations of Pride Month.
Reception
The album received mixed reviews from critics. AllMusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote that the album showed the band moving away from their previous hard rock style to encompass a more mellow stance. Erlewine wrote that the few "rock signifiers" used by Daughtry were "in service to an album that is otherwise adult alternative easy listening."
Charts and performance Cage to Rattle debuted at number 10 on the US Billboard 200 with 26,000 album-equivalent units, of which 24,000 were pure album sales. It is Daughtry's fifth US top 10 album.
In the United Kingdom, Cage to Rattle debuted at number 14 on the UK Albums Chart, becoming Daughtry's second highest debut in the UK, just behind their self-titled debut album that opened at number 13 in 2006. Cage to Rattle sold 3,758 units in its first week.
In Scotland, Cage to Rattle opened at number eight, which is Daughtry's highest debut in the country.
Track listing
Personnel Daughtry Chris Daughtry – vocals, guitar Josh Steely – guitar Brian Craddock – guitar Josh Paul – bass Elvio Fernandes – keyboards, backing vocals Brandon Maclin – drums
Additional personnel Chris Daughtry – composition Josh Paul – composition Brian Craddock – composition Elvio Fernandes – composition Kevin Boettger – assistant engineering Chris Bellman – mastering Martin Cooke – assistant mixing Rich Costey – mixing (tracks: 3 & 7) Eric Darken – additional percussion, programming Christopher Feldmann – art direction, design Luke Forehand – assistant engineering Nicolas Fournier – assistant mixing Matthew Glasbey – assistant mixing Chad Howat – additional keyboards, programming Jacquire King – production Kolton Lee – engineering Jason Mott – assistant engineering Danny Pellegrini – assistant engineering Lowell Reynolds – engineering Andrew Scheps – mixing (tracks: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10) Spencer Thomson – additional guitars, keyboards, programming
Charts + Chart performance for Cage to Rattle Chart (2018) Peak position US Billboard 200 10
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