# August, I'm Yours — Daniel James McFadyen

- **Artist:** [Daniel James McFadyen](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-james-mcfadyen)
- **Format:** ALBUM
- **Release Date:** 2021-10-08
- **Record Label:** Laughing Heart Music
- **Total Tracks:** 10
- **MusicList Registry URL:** https://musiclist.ca/releases/august-im-yours
- **Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/album/3uGNYs8ycR2CBYdNzxNhCc
- **Apple Music:** https://music.apple.com/us/artist/daniel-james-mcfadyen/1441893032

## The Story of the Release

August, I'm Yours is the debut full-length studio album by Annapolis Valley singer-songwriter Daniel James McFadyen. Written following his move from Ontario to Nova Scotia, the 10-track collection blends intimate storytelling with expansive Americana melodies. Produced in Atlantic Canada alongside Ryan Roberts and mastered by Danny Bourgeois, the record established McFadyen as one of East Coast music's most compelling emerging roots voices.

## Canadian Press & Critical Reception

> "August, I'm Yours is a heartfelt musical tribute to finding home in Nova Scotia, capturing the warmth and intimacy of Atlantic Canada."
> — **SaltWire** by Carole Morris-Underhill (2021-11-03) [Read Article](https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/august-im-yours-annapolis-valley-artists-first-full-album-about-coming-home-to-nova-scotia-100653009)

## Complete Track-by-Track Liner Notes & Credits

### 01. Fear is Driving
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Daniel James McFadyen**: Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar [VERIFIED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-james-mcfadyen)
- **Production:**
  - **Ryan Roberts**: Co-Producer, Recording Engineer, Multi-Instrumentalist [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/ryan-roberts)

### 02. Half Past Ten
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Daniel James McFadyen**: Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar [VERIFIED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-james-mcfadyen)
- **Production:**
  - **Ryan Roberts**: Co-Producer, Banjo, Fiddle [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/ryan-roberts)

### 03. High Pay, Hard Days
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Daniel James McFadyen**: Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar [VERIFIED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-james-mcfadyen)
- **Production:**
  - **Ryan Roberts**: Co-Producer, Keyboards, Bass [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/ryan-roberts)

### 04. Caroline
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Daniel James McFadyen**: Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar [VERIFIED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-james-mcfadyen)
- **Production:**
  - **Ryan Roberts**: Co-Producer, Piano [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/ryan-roberts)

### 05. Let Me Go
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Daniel James McFadyen**: Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar [VERIFIED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-james-mcfadyen)
- **Production:**
  - **Ryan Roberts**: Co-Producer, Recording Engineer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/ryan-roberts)

### 06. One Way Ticket Home
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Daniel James McFadyen**: Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar [VERIFIED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-james-mcfadyen)
- **Production:**
  - **Ryan Roberts**: Co-Producer, Banjo, Fiddle [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/ryan-roberts)

### 07. Seabird
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Daniel James McFadyen**: Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar [VERIFIED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-james-mcfadyen)
- **Production:**
  - **Ryan Roberts**: Co-Producer, Piano, Guitars [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/ryan-roberts)

### 08. Tree that Grows in Paris
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Daniel James McFadyen**: Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar [VERIFIED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-james-mcfadyen)
- **Production:**
  - **Ryan Roberts**: Co-Producer, Recording Engineer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/ryan-roberts)

### 09. August, I'm Yours
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Daniel James McFadyen**: Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar [VERIFIED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-james-mcfadyen)
- **Production:**
  - **Ryan Roberts**: Co-Producer, Banjo, Keyboards [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/ryan-roberts)

### 10. The Coast
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Daniel James McFadyen**: Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar [VERIFIED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-james-mcfadyen)
- **Production:**
  - **Ryan Roberts**: Co-Producer, Fiddle, Piano [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/ryan-roberts)

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