Right Where You Want Me (album)

Right Where You Want Me
Studio album by
Jesse McCartney
ReleasedSeptember 13, 2006 (2006-09-13)
Genre
Length41:19
LabelHollywood
Producer
Jesse McCartney chronology
Beautiful Soul
(2004) 		Right Where You Want Me
(2006) 		Departure
(2008)
Singles from Right Where You Want Me
  1. "Right Where You Want Me"
    Released: August 29, 2006
  2. "Just So You Know"
    Released: December 7, 2006

Right Where You Want Me is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Jesse McCartney, released in the US on September 13, 2006.

Background

The first single of the same name was not as successful as his debut single "Beautiful Soul", peaking at number thirty-three on the US Billboard Hot 100. The video for his second single "Just So You Know" was shot and officially released, though the single never received a full release in the US due to lack of support from his current record label, as stated in an email from Sherry Kondor, one of Jesse's managers.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
PopMatters4/10[2]
Rolling Stone[3]

PopMatters editor Evan Sawde wrote that Right Where You Want Me feels manufactured and generic, comparing McCartney to "a Lunchable: pre-packaged to the point of absurdity." He argues that even though McCartney co-wrote most of the songs, the album still sounds like formulaic teen pop with "slick" production but little personality or emotion. While a few tracks are catchy Sawdey concludes the album is "tasty as a snack, but he’s got a long way to go before becoming a meal."[2] Rolling Stone's Rob Sheffield wrote that McCartney tries to sound more serious and rock-oriented on Right Where You Want Me, but his "thin voice" struggles and doesn’t convincingly fit the rock style. Sheffield doubts the attempt will succeed, suggesting McCartney lacks the vocal strength and seductive presence needed for that kind of music."[3]

Commercial performance

Right Where You Want Me debuted at number 15 on the US Billboard 200 with 53,000 copies in its first week.[4] Following the album's moderate commercial success, McCartney went back to the studios again writing and recording for his third album.[5]

Track listing

Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Right Where You Want Me"Jesse McCartney, Andy Dodd, Dory Lobel, Adam WattsDodd, Watts3:32
2."Just So You Know"McCartney, Dodd, Lobel, WattsDodd, Watts3:54
3."Blow Your Mind"McCartney, Lobel, John ShanksShanks3:11
4."Right Back in the Water"McCartney, LobelLobel3:26
5."Anybody"McCartney, Lobel, Kara DioGuardi, Marti FrederiksenDioGuardi, Frederiksen3:21
6."Tell Her"McCartney, Lobel, Franne Golde, Emanuel KiriakouKiriakou4:00
7."Just Go"McCartney, Dodd, Lobel, WattsDodd, Watts3:38
8."Can't Let You Go"McCartney, Lobel, ShanksShanks2:46
9."We Can Go Anywhere"McCartney, Dodd, Lobel, WattsDodd, Watts3:35
10."Feelin' You"Dodd, WattsDodd, Watts3:25
11."Invincible"McCartney, Lobel, DioGuardiLobel, DioGuardi3:45
12."Daddy's Little Girl"McCartney, Lobel, Sherry Kondor, Drew Ramsey, Shannon SandersLobel, Kondor, Sanders3:45
Walmart exclusive bonus download
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
13."Gone"McCartney, DioGuardiDioGuardi3:20
Target exclusive bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
13."Feels like Sunday"McCartney, Lobel, DioGuardi, FrederiksenDioGuardi, Frederiksen3:45
Italian bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
14."Right Where You Want Me" (Junior Caldera Remix)McCartney, Dodd, Lobel, WattsDodd, Watts3:13
Best Buy exclusive bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
13."Running Away"McCartney, Lobel, DioGuardi, ShanksDioGuardi, Shanks3:35
Japanese bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
14."Feels like Sunday"McCartney, Lobel, DioGuardi, FrederiksenDioGuardi, Frederiksen3:45

Personnel

Musicians

Technical and artistic personnel

  • Keith Armstrong – assistant mix engineer (1)
  • David Channing – digital editing and engineer (6)
  • Jason Coons – engineer (12)
  • Andy Dodd - engineer (1), mixing (2, 4, 7, 9, 10)
  • Andy Ellis – engineer and mixing (5)
  • Juan Flores – assistant engineer (12)
  • Lars Fox – Pro Tools editing (3, 8)
  • Marti Frederiksen - mixing (5)
  • Greg "G-Roni" Fuqua – additional engineering and Pro Tools editing (12)
  • Serban Ghenea – mixing (12)
  • John Hanes – additional Pro Tools engineer (12)
  • Lucille Hunt – production administration (1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 10)
  • Enny Joo – art direction and design
  • Erik "Keller" Jahner – additional engineering and Pro Tools editing (12)
  • Emanuel Kiriakou - digital editing and engineer (6)
  • Sherry Kondor – executive producer
  • Jon Lind – executive producer
  • Chris Lord-Alge – mixing (1)
  • Stephen Marcussen – mastering
  • Ginger McCartney – executive producer
  • James Minchin III – photography
  • Brent Paschke – digital editing and engineer (6)
  • Brian Paturalski – engineer (5)
  • Drew Pearson – engineer (11)
  • Tim Roberts – assistant Pro Tools engineer (12)
  • Jeff Rothschild - engineer and mixing (3, 8)
  • Dave Snow – creative director
  • Jess Sutcliffe – engineer (11)
  • Shari Sutcliffe - contractor and production coordinator (3, 8)
  • Pat Thrall - digital editing, programming, engineer, and mixing (6)
  • Adam Watts - engineer (1), mixing (2, 4, 7, 9, 10)
  • Greg Wells - mixing (11)

Charts

Chart performance for Right Where You Want Me
Chart (2006) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[6] 49
French Albums (SNEP)[7] 83
Italian Albums (FIMI)[8] 7
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[9] 90
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[10] 57
Taiwanese Albums (Music of Taiwan)[11] 4
US Billboard 200[12] 15

Certifications

Country Provider Certification
Italy FIMI Gold[13]
Taiwan RIT Gold[13]

Release history

Right Where You Want Me release history
Region Date Format(s) Vesion Label Ref.
Japan September 13, 2006
Standard Hollywood [14]
Canada September 19, 2006 [15]
United States [16]
France September 25, 2006 [17]
Switzerland [18]
France October 2, 2006 [19]
Italy [20]
Australia October 24, 2006 [21]
Brazil [22]
Hong Kong [23]
Taiwan [24]
Italy June 25, 2007 Italian Version [25]

References

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  3. ^ a b Sheffield, Rob (September 7, 2006). "Album Reviews". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on April 18, 2008. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  4. ^ "Justin Holds off Clay and Fergie to Keep His 'Billboard' Throne". MTV. Archived from the original on July 19, 2023.
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  10. ^ "ジェシー・マッカートニーのリリース一覧". Oricon. Archived from the original on May 24, 2014. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
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