“When I started this album, writing the songs and deciding what would make the record, I wanted to make sure I got everything exactly right, because these songs are my story,” shares Schneider. “Getting to share my life online is one thing, but this project truly shows who I am as a person and where I’m heading next. I’m so proud of this album and am so excited it’s out. Hope y’all enjoy it, and I’ll see you out on the ‘Bad Decisions Tour!’”
Already receiving critical acclaim, Taste of Country praised, “This body of work showcases not only the singer’s impressive vocal range, but also his gifted lyric crafting…It’s a roll down your windows album, highlighting upbeat hits and slower, soulful numbers,” even predicting that standout track “Carhartt” – which matches the iconic brand’s blue-collar toughness with a flirtatious backroad swagger and steamy, late-night sway – will be “the song of the fall.”
Breathing new life into relatable stories, the tantalizingly catchy “Better Than You Left Me” puts the good in goodbye, as the highly infectious, soulful and vibe-inducing track lets an ex know he isn’t looking back, while “Country Right” bumps the speakers up to ten, as the fully countrified track highlights the best parts of living off the beaten path. But it’s with tracks like the bewildered enlightenment of “Puzzled” that highlights the nostalgic complexities of growing up, the tenderly beautiful Johnny Cash tribute “Without June,” and the whirling “Here Comes The Sun” that showcase Schneider’s colorful lyricism and storytelling prowess.
PUZZLED Tracklisting:
1. Carhartt
(Dylan Schneider, Gabe Foust)
2. Country Right
(Dylan Schneider, Gabe Foust, Jaxson Free, Taylor Phillips)
3. Without June
(Dylan Schneider, Gabe Foust, Micah Carpenter)
4. Bad Decisions
(Dylan Schneider, Gabe Foust, Jacob Hackworth)*
5. Here Comes The Sun
(Dylan Schneider, Gabe Foust, Steph Jones)
6. Bad At Breaking Up
(Dylan Schneider, Zach Abend, Thomas Archer, Michael Tyler)
7. Ain’t Missin’ You
(Dylan Schneider, Lalo Guzman, Brett Tyler)+
8. Truck I Grew Up In
(Dylan Schneider, Lalo Guzman, Josh Phillips, Joshua Dorr)
9. Buy That Girl A Beer
(Dylan Schneider, Gabe Foust)
10. Ruin This Town
(Dylan Schneider, Zachary Kale, Lindsay Rimes)
11. Put The Whiskey Away
(Dylan Schneider, Lalo Guzman, Thomas Archer)
12. Gone Is What I Get
(Dylan Schneider, Gabe Foust, Russell Sutton, Jaxson Free, Jacob Hackworth)
13. Momma’s House
(Dylan Schneider, Justin Wilson, Michael Lotten, Rodney Clawson)
14. Better Than You Left Me
(Dylan Schneider, Lalo Guzman, Michael Tyler, Brett Tyler)
15. Daddy Drinks Whiskey
(Dylan Schneider, Gabe Foust, Nate Kenyon)
16. Puzzled
(Dylan Schneider)
Produced by Zach Abend
*Produced by Lalo Guzman and Gabe Foust
+Produced by Lalo Guzman
ABOUT DYLAN SCHNEIDER:
One of Music Row’s most exciting new talents, with all the elements of a true rising star, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s Dylan Schneider has grown a massive fanbase and critical acclaim, fusing Midwestern country grit with the energy of rock and modern pop. After building an engaged following on social media, Schneider arrived in Nashville at just 16 years old, releasing multiple building-block EPs and honing his craft on tour with Florida Georgia Line, Morgan Wallen, Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Nate Smith and more. Earning “Artist to Watch” accolades from Pandora, Amazon Music and others, the 24 year old now boasts over 2 million social media followers and 395+ million on-demand career streams, with two RIAA-certified Gold records and a Top 5 hit as a songwriter (Dustin Lynch’s “Momma’s House”). Hailed by MusicRow as a “2024 Next Big Thing,” Schneider released his long-awaited debut album Puzzled on September 27. With 16 songs, all co-written or solely written by Schneider such as the autobiographical title track, the project also features fan-favorite anthems like the irresistible “Carhartt” that matches the brand’s iconic toughness with a flirtatious backroad swagger and steamy, late-night sway, while viral smash “Bad Decisions” wraps a toxic relationship in a dusky Western twang and Schneider’s lusty vocal flow. Looking ahead, the rising star will embark on his coast-to-coast headlining “Bad Decisions Tour” before joining Mitchell Tenpenny through the end of 2024, continuing to make energy an equal partner to his deeply personal tales of growth and getting by.
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