(Un)Commentary

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Studio album by Alec Benjamin
Released	April 15, 2022
Length	34:18
Label	Elektra
Producer	Aaron Zuckerman; Lenno; Sam de Jong; Sir Nolan; SixTwentySix Productions; Steven Martinez; Zach Skelton;
Alec Benjamin chronology
Singles from (Un)Commentary
	"The Way You Felt"; Released: April 30, 2021; "Older"; Released: September 17, 2021; "Shadow of Mine"; Released: February 24, 2022; "Speakers"; Released: April 14, 2022; "Devil Doesn't Bargain"; Released: June 10, 2022;

(Un)Commentary is the second and major-label debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin, released on April 15, 2022, through Elektra Records.^[2] It produced five singles, including its only charting single, "Devil Doesn't Bargain". Benjamin embarked on an international tour throughout 2022 in support of the album.^[3]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
PopMatters	8/10^[2]

Matthew Dwyer of PopMatters wrote that "Benjamin's love for contemplation is evident in his music. He magnifies thought experiments into catchy parables, animated by slick studio production and acoustic instrumentation", and that his "autobiographical storytelling is sharp throughout the album". Dwyer concluded that "his eye for detail and unique storytelling style may be uncommon in pop right now, [but] it's clear he'll be setting trends for years to come".^[2]

Track listing

*(Un)Commentary* track listing
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Dopamine Addict"	2:24
2.	"Hammers"	3:00
3.	"The Way You Felt"	3:03
4.	"Shadow of Mine"	2:45
5.	"Speakers"	2:39
6.	"Hill I Will Die On"	2:47
7.	"Hipocrite"	2:16
8.	"Nancy Got a Haircut"	1:58
9.	"Nuance"	2:52
10.	"Devil Doesn't Bargain"	2:43
11.	"Deniro"	2:21
12.	"Older"	2:44
13.	"One Wrong Turn"	2:46
Total length:		34:18

Charts

Chart performance for *(Un)Commentary*
Chart (2022)	Peak position
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)^[4]	84
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)^[5]	62
UK Album Downloads (OCC)^[6]	47

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Avila, Daniela (April 19, 2022). "Alec Benjamin Overcomes Anxieties in Coming-of-Age Album (Un)Commentary: It 'Freed Me'". People. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
^ ^a ^b ^c Dwyer, Matthew (April 22, 2022). "Alec Benjamin: (Un)Commentary (Album Review)". PopMatters. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
^ DeSantis, Rachel (September 15, 2022). "Alec Benjamin Talks Touring, Fan Connections and Fearing COVID Would End His Career: 'I Feel Lucky'". People. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Alec Benjamin – (Un)Commentary" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
^ "Swisscharts.com – Alec Benjamin – (Un)Commentary". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 12, 2023.

[People-1] Avila, Daniela (April 19, 2022). "Alec Benjamin Overcomes Anxieties in Coming-of-Age Album (Un)Commentary: It 'Freed Me'". People. Retrieved June 12, 2023.

[PM-2] Dwyer, Matthew (April 22, 2022). "Alec Benjamin: (Un)Commentary (Album Review)". PopMatters. Retrieved June 12, 2023.

[3] DeSantis, Rachel (September 15, 2022). "Alec Benjamin Talks Touring, Fan Connections and Fearing COVID Would End His Career: 'I Feel Lucky'". People. Retrieved June 12, 2023.

[ac_Netherlands_Alec_Benjamin-4] "Dutchcharts.nl – Alec Benjamin – (Un)Commentary" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 12, 2023.

[ac_Switzerland_Alec_Benjamin-5] "Swisscharts.com – Alec Benjamin – (Un)Commentary". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 12, 2023.

[ac_UKDigital_-6] "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 12, 2023.

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