The Valley (Charley Crockett album)
| The Valley | ||||
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| Released | September 20, 2019 | |||
| Studio | Fort Horton Studios Alnico Studios | |||
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| Length | 42:10 | |||
| Label | Son of Davy Thirty Tigers | |||
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| Charley Crockett chronology | ||||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
Original 2019 release cover | ||||
| Singles from The Valley | ||||
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The Valley is an album by American singer Charley Crockett, released on September 20, 2019, through Son of Davy and distributed by Thirty Tigers. It was produced by Crockett, Billy Horton, and Nate Moeller.
The album's cover art pays tribute to Johnny Paycheck and is based on Paycheck's 1967 album, Jukebox Charlie.[1]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [2] |
Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic wrote that Crockett spent the latter half of the 2010s cranking out albums like he were "attempting to outrun a demon". He would go onto note The Valley does indeed bear the marks of memoir, containing songs about his hardscrabble childhood and colorful journey.[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Borrowed Time" |
| 2:32 |
| 2. | "The Valley" | Crockett | 3:19 |
| 3. | "5 More Miles" | Crockett | 2:09 |
| 4. | "Big Gold Mine" | Crockett | 2:16 |
| 5. | "10,000 Acres" | Crockett | 4:05 |
| 6. | "The Way I'm Livin' (Santa Rosa)" |
| 2:34 |
| 7. | "7 Come 11" | Vincent Neil Emerson | 2:52 |
| 8. | "If Not The Fool" | Crockett | 2:40 |
| 9. | "Excuse Me" | 2:56 | |
| 10. | "It's Nothing to Me" | 2:50 | |
| 11. | "Maybelle" | Crockett | 2:11 |
| 12. | "9 Lb Hammer" | Public Domain | 2:31 |
| 13. | "River Of Sorrow" |
| 2:30 |
| 14. | "Change Yo' Mind" | Crockett | 2:28 |
| 15. | "Motel Time Again" | Bobby Bare | 3:00 |
| Total length: | 42:10 | ||
Personnel
Musicians
- Charley Crockett – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo
- Alexis Sanchez – lead guitar, rhythm guitar
- Nathan Fleming – pedal steel
- Kullen Fox – piano, backing vocals
- Billy Horton – bass
- Jason Moeller – drums, percussion
- Brennen Leigh – backing vocals
- Noel McKay – backing vocals
- Jeff Dazey – baritone saxophone
- Kyle Nix – fiddle
- Greg Izor – harmonica
- Anthony Farrell – organ
Technical
- Charley Crockett – production
- Billy Horton – production
- Jason Moeller – production
- Jim Wilson – mastering
- Nico Leophonte – assistance
Visuals
- Keith Brogdon – artwork
- Lyza Renee – photography
Charts
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| US Heatseekers Albums[3] | 16 |
References
- ^ "Charley Crockett Talks 'The Valley,' Authenticity and Johnny Paycheck". Wide Open Country. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "The Valley – Charley Crockett | Album". AllMusic. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ^ Peak chart positions on the US Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart. "Heatseekers Albums - October 5, 2019". Billboard. October 5, 2019.