Halestorm is the debut studio album by American rock band Halestorm. It was released in 2009 by Atlantic Records. The record was produced by Howard Benson and includes a collaboration with Evanescence's former member Ben Moody as a co-writer on the track "Innocence".[9] Halestorm received generally mixed reviews from music critics. Commercially, the album was a modest success, debuting at number 40 on the US Billboard 200. The first single from the album, "I Get Off" received considerable play time and peaked at 17 on the Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.[10] The 10th Anniversary Edition was released on December 20, 2019.
| Halestorm | ||||
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 Standard and deluxe editions cover | ||||
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| Released | April 28, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2006–2009 | |||
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| Genre | ||||
| Length | 37:03 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Producer | Howard Benson | |||
| Halestorm chronology | ||||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
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| Singles from Halestorm | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [4] |
| Dangerdog.com | [5] |
| Jukebox:Metal | [6] |
| Kerrang! | |
| Rock Sound |   [7] |
| TuneLab | [8] |
10th Anniversary Edition
The band celebrated the tenth anniversary of the album's release by releasing a 10th Anniversary Edition featuring "all-new artwork as well as pre-production demos and bonus material."
In a statement announcing the reissue of Halestorm, Lzzy Hale said: "We lived through a fire, a mudslide, an earthquake and 19 months in Burbank, California to make sure our debut album was released. To celebrate our 10th year anniversary of our debut album on Atlantic Records, we decided to include raw, never-before-heard demos and rejects, new art, and personal letter from me taking you through our roller-coaster ride. I hope you enjoy this special piece of Halestorm history."[11]
Track listing
All tracks are produced by Howard Benson.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "It's Not You" |
| 2:55 |
| 2. | "I Get Off" |
| 3:04 |
| 3. | "Bet U Wish U Had Me Back" |
| 3:43 |
| 4. | "Innocence" |
| 3:16 |
| 5. | "Familiar Taste of Poison" |
| 4:04 |
| 6. | "I'm Not an Angel" |
| 3:15 |
| 7. | "What Were You Expecting?" |
| 3:34 |
| 8. | "Love/Hate Heartbreak" |
| 3:19 |
| 9. | "Better Sorry Than Safe" | 3:12 | |
| 10. | "Dirty Work" |
| 3:17 |
| 11. | "Nothing to Do with Love" |
| 3:30 |
| Total length: | 37:03 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Tell Me Where It Hurts" |
| 3:48 |
| 13. | "Conversation Over" |
| 3:05 |
| 14. | "Dirty Mind" |
| 3:18 |
| Total length: | 47:14 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12. | "I Get Off (Live in Philly 2010)" |
| 3:49 |
| 13. | "Better Sorry Than Safe (Live in Philly 2010)" |
| 3:42 |
| Total length: | 44:34 | ||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Hero (Reluctant Hero)" (2006 Basement Demo) | 4:08 |
| 13. | "Not Afraid of Losin'" (2007 Basement Demo) | 3:24 |
| 14. | "Ride or Die" (2006 Basement Demo) | 2:38 |
| 15. | "Gypsy Grifter" (2006 Basement Demo) | 3:53 |
| 16. | "Who Do You Love?" (2006 Basement Demo) | 4:10 |
| 17. | "The Proposition" (2005 Basement Demo) | 2:54 |
| 18. | "Tired of Trying" (2006 Basement Demo) | 4:20 |
| 19. | "Annabelle" (2006 Basement Demo) | 4:03 |
| 20. | "Everyone Dies (Heaven Isn't Where We Belong)" (2008 Space Bitch Demo) | 3:39 |
| 21. | "Coming Back To Me" (2007 LA Demo) | 4:06 |
| 22. | "Not for Today" (2007 LA Demo) | 3:41 |
| 23. | "Still Breathing" (2008 B-side) | 3:03 |
| Total length: | 81:02 | |
Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Halestorm.[12]
Band members
- Lzzy Hale − vocals, guitar, keyboards
- Arejay Hale − drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Joe Hottinger − guitar, backing vocals
- Josh Smith − bass guitar, backing vocals
Additional musicians
- Phil X − guitar (track 3)
- Howard Benson − keyboards, Hammond organ
- Debbie Lurie − strings arrangement (tracks 5, 6)
Technical
- Mark Vangool – guitar technician
- Jon Nicholson – drum technician
- Paul Decardi – digital editing
- Mike Plotnikoff − recording
- Ashburn Miller − strings recording (tracks 5, 6)
- Hatsukazu Inagaki − additional engineering
- Howard Benson − production
- Chris Lord-Alge − mixing
- Howard Benson − programming
- Ted Jensen − mastering
Managerial and artwork
- Bill McGathy − management
- Vincent Hartong − management
- Scott Sokol − booking
- John Bongiorno − booking
- Nick Ferrara − legal representation
- Beth Sabbagh − business management
- Carla Karakesisoglu − business management
- Diana de la Cerda − business management
- Pete Ganbarg − artists and repertoire
- Leigh Lust − artists and repertoire
- Anne DeClemente − artists and repertoire administration
- Phil Mucci − photography
- Mark Stutzman − cover illustration
- Brian Ranney − packaging production
Charts
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[13] | 40 |
| US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[14] | 11 |
| US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[15] | 4 |
| Greek Albums (IFPI)[16] | 33 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[17] | Gold | 500,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||