You Stand Watching

You Stand Watching
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 20, 2005
Recorded2005
GenrePop rock
Length36:28
LabelAtlantic
ProducerRyan Cabrera
Ryan Cabrera chronology
Take It All Away
(2004)
You Stand Watching
(2005)
The Moon Under Water
(2008)
Singles from You Stand Watching
  1. "Shine On"
    Released: August 8, 2005
  2. "Photo"
    Released: November 28, 2005
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [2]
E! OnlineB [1]
Entertainment WeeklyC− [4]
The New York Times(mixed)[3]
USA Today [5]

You Stand Watching is the third studio album by American pop rock musician Ryan Cabrera, released on September 20, 2005, through Atlantic Records. He produced the record and worked with songwriters such as Kara DioGuardi.

"Shine On" was the lead single from the album. It peaked at number 86 on the Billboard Hot 100 and 25 on the Mainstream Top 40. "Photo" was released as the second and final single from the album in November 2005.

The album peaked at number 24 on the Billboard 200.

Singles

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"Shine On" was released on August 8, 2005, as the lead single. It debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 the week of October 8, 2005, at number 99 and rose to a peak of number 86. It peaked at number 25 on the Mainstream Top 40 Airplay.

"Photo" was the second single, being released on November 28, 2005, to contemporary hit radio.[6] It received airplay on a few radio stations.

Commercial performance

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You Stand Watching debuted and peaked on the US Billboard 200 at number 24. It spent seven weeks on the chart.

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."From the Start"Ryan Cabrera, J Mack Slaughter3:05
2."Hit Me With Your Light"Cabrera, Andrew Ripp3:04
3."Shine On"Cabrera, Guy Erez, Ripp, Randy Coleman3:06
4."Find Your Way"Cabrera, Ripp3:24
5."Photo"Cabrera, Kara DioGuardi3:37
6."Our Story"Cabrera, Ripp, Coleman3:32
7."Fall Baby Fall"Cabrera, Shawn Mullins, Chris James3:20
8."Last Night"Cabrera, Paul Durham3:20
9."Walking On Water"Cabrera, Ripp, Coleman, Guy Erez3:39
10."With You Gone"Cabrera, Curt Frasca, Sabelle Breer4:02
11."It's You"Cabrera, Slaughter, Aslyn3:45

You Stand Watching (bonus disc in Wal-Mart Stores)

  1. "I Know What It Feels Like"
  2. "All Night Train"
  3. "Take It All Away" (Acoustic Version)
  4. "Exit to Exit" (Acoustic Version)
  5. "Shame On Me" (Acoustic Version)

Japan & iTunes Bonus Track

  1. "Sentimental"

Personnel

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Musicians

  • Ryan Cabrera – acoustic guitars and vocals
  • Greg Suran – electric guitars
  • Jamie Muhoberac – piano, organs, strings, keyboards
  • Dorian Crozier – drums and loops
  • Paul Bushnell – bass guitar
  • Dakahashi – cello

Production

  • Ryan Cabrera – producer
  • Doug McKean – engineer, vocal engineer (tracks 3, 5, 11)
  • Chris Lord-Alge – mixing
  • Dimtar Krnjaic – mixing assistant
  • Alan Yashida – mastering
  • Ethan "Dam" Kaufmann – vocal engineer (tracks 1, 2, 4, 6-10)
  • Guy Erez – acoustic guitar engineer

Chart performance

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Year Album/single Chart Peak
position
2005 You Stand Watching [Album] The Billboard 200 24
2005 Shine on [Single] Billboard Hot 100
Top 40 Mainstream
Pop 100
86
25
38

References

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  1. ^ "E! review". Archived from the original on 2006-02-18. Retrieved 2006-02-19.
  2. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. You Stand Watching at AllMusic
  3. ^ Pareles, Jon. "CRITICS' CHOICES: NEW CD'S; Ryan Cabrera". Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2018-10-26.
  4. ^ "You Stand Watching". Archived from the original on 2011-08-07. Retrieved 2018-10-26.
  5. ^ "USATODAY.com - Another Blige 'Breakthrough'; another Biggie tribute". usatoday30.usatoday.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2018-10-26.
  6. ^ "Going for Adds - CHR/Pop" (PDF). Radio & Records. November 25, 2005.