Good Thing, the eagerly awaited sophomore album from Grammy Award nominated R&B recording artist and songwriter Leon Bridges.
The follow up to Leonā??s critically acclaimed, award winning, Certified Gold debut album Coming Home, Good Thing was executive produced by Ricky Reed and Niles City Sound and produced by Ricky Reed. Leon and Niles City Sound, his longtime collaborators, headed out west to work with Reed with the goal of taking Leonā??s music in a more modern R&B direction while staying true to his signature style.
Leon says: ā??I loved my experience with Coming Home. Good Thing however allows me to showcase more of my influences and artistry. Iā??m excited for the world to hear it and perform this diverse group of songs live.ā? -
2018 release. The river of soul music flows on deep and strong, and 26-year-old Leon Bridges is immersed in it's life-giving current. The Forth Worth, Texas native and Grammy Award-nominated Columbia Records artist released his Gold-selling, debut album, Coming Home, in June of 2015 to critical and public acclaim. "I'm not saying I can hold a candle to any soul musician from the '50s and '60s," Bridges says, "but I want to carry the torch.". 2018 sees Bridges release his highly anticipated second album, Good Thing. Though Bridges has drawn comparisons to Marvin Gaye and Sam Cooke, the millennial artist has spent his time in between albums making surprising collaborations with those outside of his designated genre. Bridges has toured with pop dreamboat Harry Styles and has been featured on tracks with rapper Lecrae and EDM duo ODESZA.
"Good Thing" is the acclaimed second studio album by American soul singer Leon Bridges, released in 2018 on CD format by Sony Music Media. This record marks a bold evolution from his retro-soul debut, blending classic R&B with modern pop and funk influences. Featuring standout tracks like "Bad Bad News," "Beyond," and "Bet Ain't Worth the Hand," the album showcases Bridges' rich vocals and sophisticated songwriting. The production is polished yet soulful, offering listeners an immersive musical journey through themes of love, self-discovery, and resilience.
Leon Bridges emerged as a major force in contemporary soul music with his Grammy-nominated debut album "Coming Home." Known for his smooth voice reminiscent of Sam Cooke and Otis Redding, he has earned critical acclaim for revitalizing vintage sounds while infusing them with fresh energy. With multiple award nominations and collaborations with artists such as John Mayer and Khruangbin, Bridges continues to shape modern soul.
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Adult
Song titles
Disc 1:
1 Bet Ain'T Worth The Hand
2 Bad Bad News
3 Shy
4 Beyond
5 Forgiveness Song
6 Lions
7 If It Feels Good (Then It Must Be)
8 You Don'T Know
9 Mrs.
10 Georgia To Texas