Optimism
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| 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 | |||
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| Singles from Optimism | ||||
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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. | Title | Lyrics | Length | |
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| 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 |
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| UK Top 40 Albums Chart | 1 |
Year-End Charts[edit | edit source]
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| UK Top 40 Albums Chart | 5 |
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