Dry Rain (album)

Dry Rain is the debut studio album recorded by 2012 artist Jay MacDonald, which was released on 10 September 2012.

Background
In early November 2012, MacDonald's debut single "Beautiful Weather" entered the charts. The song was released a week later, along with the debut album a further week later. Most songs on the album were written by MacDonald, with a few being written by artist Emile Sande: "Can't Stop The Clocks", "Feather Heavy" and "Paper Round".

Singles
"Beautiful Weather" was announced to be the first single released by MacDonald, saying it was his 'favourite track' and was 'sure the public will love to buy it'. It was released a week before the album on 25 June 2012.

"Numbers" topped a poll against "Lost (In A Rabbit Hut)" and "Can't Stop The Clocks" on the official website, and MacDonald had confirmed it's release for 13 August 2012.

"Can't Stop The Clocks" was first performed at a charity concert with Girls Aloud member Nadine Coyle. The solo version of the song was scheduled for release on 19 November 2012.

Original Track listing

 * 1) Dry Rain
 * 2) Lost (In A Rabbit Hut)
 * 3) Beautiful Weather
 * 4) Numbers
 * 5) Can't Stop The Clocks
 * 6) Feather Heavy
 * 7) Paper Round
 * 8) Carpet Burn
 * 9) Chinese Whispers

German Bonus tracks

 * 1) Don't Go Away
 * 2) You Can't Love Me