All American is the third solo album released in 2015 by Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter. The album was released on November 25, 2015, on his own record label, Kaotic, Inc. This is his first solo album since I'm Taking Off, which was released four years earlier.
Background In January 2015, Carter let fans know he was working on another solo album that would be titled "All American". On September 22, 2015, he released the lead single, I Will Wait, which he said was inspired by Ed Sheeran's songwriting. Carter also has a track featuring Canadian singer Avril Lavigne, titled "Get Over Me". All American was released on November 25, 2015, a day after the Dancing with the Stars finale, where he was one of the four finalists.
Musical style The musical style of the album combines pop, rock and pop punk, and features some rock music instruments such as drum and rock guitar. The song "Cherry Pie" has the throwback type feel like that of Mark Ronson. Some songs have a guitar sound of pop punk music, such as "19 in 99", "Tijuana", "All American" and "Left for Dead". The songs "California", "Second Wind", "Sweet" and "In Over My Head" have more of a dance-pop and teen pop sound while "Get Over Me" has a pop-punk and pop rock sound. "I Will Wait" is an emotional ballad inspired by Ed Sheeran, with a clear acoustic guitar sound.
Singles "I Will Wait" is the first single of the album, released on September 12, 2015, on iTunes, and September 22 on Vevo. The song climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Trending 140 Chart. On September 24, Carter performed the song on the finale of Dancing with the Stars.
On February 3, 2016, "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" was released only in Japan, set as the promotional single and bonus track of the All American Japanese standard edition. Carter duets with Japanese singer Nissy on this song, which was originally recorded by American musician George Benson, with lyrics by Michael Masser and Gerry Goffin. The song entered the Billboard Japan Hot 100 at No. 86.Billboard Japan Hot 100 | Charts | Billboard JAPAN However, it debuted at No. 12 on the Japanese iTunes Weekly Chart.
"19 in 99" was released as the second official international single of the album. Its music video was released on February 5, 2016 on Vevo and YouTube, and was directed by Kevin Estrada. Bandmate AJ McLean makes a cameo appearance in the video.
Track listing All songs produced by Dan Muckala.
Charts +Chart performance for All AmericanChart (2016)Peakposition Canadian Albums (Billboard)99 Japanese Albums (Oricon)オール・アメリカン(限定盤) | ニック・カーター | ORICON STYLE27
Release history In the US, the physical CD's were only available on his official website. The album is also available digitally on Amazon, iTunes, and Spotify worldwide.Amazon.com: All American: Nick Carter: MP3 Downloads
+ Release history and formats for All American Country Date Format Label United States November 25, 2015 Digital download Kaotic, Inc. Japan February 10, 2016 Universal Music Japan Canada March 10, 2016 Kaotic, Inc.
Tour
To support this album, Carter went on a North American tour that began in February 2016. The tour included 22 cities, starting in Sacramento, California and ending in Nashville, Tennessee.
Opening act and guests American singer Riley Biederer was announced to be the opening act of the entire All American Tour. On February 25, which was the second show held in Beverly Hills, bandmate AJ McLean made an appearance and sang a duet with Carter on the song "The Call". Those in the audience included Sharna Burgess, Rochelle McLean, Jeff Timmons and wife Lauren Kitt. American actress Kyla Kenedy attended the Dallas concert on March 4. During the show in New York, Carter brought out a surprise guest, bandmate Brian Littrell for singing two Backstreet Boys songs; "I Want It That Way" and "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely".
Setlist This setlist was received from the February 24, 2016 concert at Ace of Spades in Sacramento. Carter also covered some songs by other artists during concerts, such as "Wonderwall" by Oasis, "Jesse's Girl" by Rick Springfield, "Californication" by Red Hot Chili Peppers, "Free Fallin'" by Tom Petty, "Buddy Holly" by Weezer and "In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins. During the song "The Call", Carter performed dance moves that he learned from Dancing with the Stars, where he was one of the contestants.
Show intro "Blow Your Mind" "I'm Taking Off" "Horoscope" "All American" (contains elements of "Jesse's Girl") "As Long as You Love Me" "One More Time" "Just Want You to Know" Unplugged "I Want It That Way" "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" "Madeleine" "I Will Wait" "Shape of My Heart" "Second Wind" Full band rock show "Burning Up" "Swet" "Larger than Life" "The Call" "Falling Down"(contains elements of "In the Air Tonight") "19 in 99" "Get Over Me" Encore "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" "I Got You"
"Shape of My Heart" was later replaced by "Wonderwall".
Tour dates DateCityCountryVenueNorth AmericaFebruary 24, 2016SacramentoUnited StatesAce of SpadesFebruary 25, 2016 Beverly HillsSaban TheatreFebruary 26, 2016AnaheimHouse of BluesFebruary 27, 2016Solana BeachBelly Up TavernFebruary 29, 2016PhoenixCrescent BallroomMarch 1, 2016TucsonRialto TheatreMarch 4, 2016DallasSouth Side BallroomMarch 5, 2016HoustonWarehouse LiveMarch 6, 2016New OrleansHouse of BluesMarch 9, 2016RaleighThe RitzMarch 10, 2016BaltimoreSound Stage BaltimoreMarch 11, 2016 FreeholdiPlay AmericaMarch 12, 2016New YorkPlayStation TheaterMarch 13, 2016BostonHouse of BluesMarch 16, 2016MontrealCanadaMétropolisMarch 17, 2016TorontoPhoenix Concert TheatreMarch 18, 2016Grand RapidsUnited StatesThe IntersectionMarch 19, 2016ChicagoHouse of BluesMarch 20, 2016MinneapolisSkyway TheatreMarch 23, 2016Kansas CityUptown TheaterMarch 24, 2016St. LouisThe Ready RoomMarch 26, 2016NashvilleCity Winery
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