One of Us (James Barker Band album)
One of Us is the debut studio album by Canadian country group James Barker Band. It was released on September 5, 2025, through Universal Music Canada. The 36-minute collection was produced by Todd Clark at Sound Stage in Nashville and includes the singles "You Didn't Hear It from Me" (January 10, 2025) and "Somebody I Know" (June 6, 2025). The band promoted the album with the Bud Light Buckle Up Tour across Canada from September to November 2025.
Before this release, the James Barker Band had issued four EPs and several standalone singles between 2017 and 2023, but no full-length album. Lead singer James Barker said the album helps show who they are as a band, with the songs woven together to form a bigger sound. For the lead-up to the release, the group returned to Woodville, Ontario, James Barker’s hometown, to meet fans and film content with the community.
Critics weighed in on the record: James Daykin of Entertainment Focus called it a full-circle journey—from small-town joy to heartbreak—and said the songs feel relatable to anyone who has loved or lost with the radio on. All Country News highlighted a blend of classic country instrumentation with modern production, noting steel guitars and subtle 808 drum beats, and suggested the album shows the band is here to stay in Canadian country music.
Credits for the album, drawn from the liner notes and Tidal, list Todd Clark as producer, with Universal Music Canada as the label.
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