Optimism

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Optimism
Studio album by Alex Washington
Released March 26, 2021
Recorded 2020-21
Genre Pop, Dance, R&B, Soul
Length 50:35
Label Apathetic
Producer Alex Washington & Others
Alex Washington chronology
Circa
(2009)
Optimism
(2021)
Mourning & Other Pleasantries
(2022)
Singles from Optimism
  1. "The Comeback"
    Released: March 19, 2021
  2. "Love Games"
    Released: April 30, 2021
  3. "Relaxxx"
    Released: July 2, 2021
  4. "On Empty"
    Released: August 27, 2021
  5. "Waiting Right Here"
    Released: October 15, 2021

Optimism is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter/producer Alex Washington. It was released on 26 March 2021 by Apathetic Records. After a ten year absence from the charts, Washington made a triumphant return with this album, which saw five singles reach the Top 3 of the UK charts. The album was Washington's first to be certified Diamond.

Release & Reception[edit | edit source]

Following an extended absence, Washington announced his long-awaited fourth album in early 2021. The album debuted at #1 in the UK, and was buoyed by a retrospective TV special aired by NBC in America, entitled Alex At...15, celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of Washington's first single Diva, in 2006. The album was to be promoted with a world tour, the I'd Rather Set Myself On Fire Than...Tour, which was to feature Washington's daughter Bette in a supporting capacity. The tour was ultimately cancelled due to safety concerns over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Tracklisting[edit | edit source]

All tracks written and produced by Alex Washington except where noted

No. TitleLyrics Length
1. "Love Games"  A. Washington 4:36
2. "The Comeback"  A. Washington 3:31
3. "Waiting Right Here"  A. Washington / Brookes Brothers 4:02
4. "On Empty"  A. Washington 5:36
5. "Anymore"  A. Washington 4:12
6. "Sweet Dream"  A. Washington / J. Jam / T. Lewis 4:40
7. "2.0"  A. Washington 3:46
8. "Overdrive"  A. Washington 3:51
9. "Optimism"  A. Washington 4:22
10. "Relax"  A. Washington / L. Lambert 4:28
11. "All That I Miss"  L. Lambert 3:15
12. "The Bright Side"  A. Washington 4:27
13. "Falling"  Snakehips 3:40
Total length:
50:35

Charts[edit | edit source]

Optimism debuted at #1 on the UK albums chart. The album sold over 1.9 Million copies in the UK, and was Washington's first to be certified Diamond in the UK.

Weekly Charts[edit | edit source]

Chart (2021) Peak
position
UK Top 40 Albums Chart 1

Year-End Charts[edit | edit source]

Chart (2021) Peak
position
UK Top 40 Albums Chart 5