# Waves — Kelly McMichael

- **Artist:** [Kelly McMichael](https://musiclist.ca/artist/kelly-mcmichael)
- **Format:** ALBUM
- **Release Date:** 2021-05-20
- **Record Label:** Laughing Heart Music
- **Total Tracks:** 10
- **MusicList Registry URL:** https://musiclist.ca/releases/waves
- **Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/album/34oBCxwMgsb7IXlow8ymKH

## The Story of the Release

Waves is the critically acclaimed debut solo LP by St. John's singer-songwriter and producer Kelly McMichael. Co-produced with Jake Nicoll, the album showcases McMichael's incandescent vocal power, sophisticated pop sensibilities, and indie-rock edge across ten hook-laden tracks. Waves was shortlisted for the prestigious 2022 Polaris Music Prize, won the East Coast Music Award for Best Rock Recording, and earned multiple MusicNL honours.

## Canadian Press & Critical Reception

> "Kelly McMichael debuts in fully evolved form on Waves, a stunning, glittering pop-rock triumph brimming with infectious choruses and rich arrangements."
> — **The East Mag** by Alex Cook (2021-06-09) [Read Article](https://www.theeastmag.com/2021/06/09/kelly-mcmichael-debuts-in-fully-evolved-form-for-album-waves/)

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

### 01. I Missed Out on Everything
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Kelly McMichael**: Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Guitars, Synths [VERIFIED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/kelly-mcmichael)
- **Production:**
  - **Jake Nicoll**: Co-Producer, Drums, Mix Engineer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/jake-nicoll)

### 02. Out the Window
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Kelly McMichael**: Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Guitars, Keys [VERIFIED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/kelly-mcmichael)
- **Production:**
  - **Jake Nicoll**: Co-Producer, Drums, Percussion [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/jake-nicoll)

### 03. Stepping Stone
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Kelly McMichael**: Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Guitars, Synths [VERIFIED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/kelly-mcmichael)
- **Production:**
  - **Jake Nicoll**: Co-Producer, Drums, Mix Engineer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/jake-nicoll)

### 04. She Makes Men
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Kelly McMichael**: Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Guitars, Keys [VERIFIED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/kelly-mcmichael)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Sarah Harris**: Bass Guitar [SOURCED]

### 05. It Will Pass
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Kelly McMichael**: Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Synths [VERIFIED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/kelly-mcmichael)
- **Production:**
  - **Jake Nicoll**: Co-Producer, Recording Engineer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/jake-nicoll)

### 06. Good Friends
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Kelly McMichael**: Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Guitars [VERIFIED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/kelly-mcmichael)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Maria Peddle**: Saxophone, Backing Vocals [SOURCED]

### 07. I Won't Stop
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Kelly McMichael**: Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Guitars, Synths [VERIFIED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/kelly-mcmichael)
- **Production:**
  - **Jake Nicoll**: Co-Producer, Drums, Percussion [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/jake-nicoll)

### 08. Montreal
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Kelly McMichael**: Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Guitars [VERIFIED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/kelly-mcmichael)
- **Production:**
  - **Jake Nicoll**: Co-Producer, Mix Engineer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/jake-nicoll)

### 09. Love Is On Now
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Kelly McMichael**: Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Guitars, Synths [VERIFIED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/kelly-mcmichael)
- **Production:**
  - **Jake Nicoll**: Co-Producer, Drums, Keyboards [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/jake-nicoll)

### 10. Can't At All
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Kelly McMichael**: Songwriter, Lead Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards [VERIFIED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/kelly-mcmichael)
- **Production:**
  - **Jake Nicoll**: Co-Producer, Drums, Mix Engineer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/jake-nicoll)

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