Chuck Timely & the Hourglass

Chuck Timely & the Hourglass
Studio album by
Role Model
ReleasedAugust 7, 2026
Genres
Length47:31
LabelInterscope
Producers
Role Model chronology
Kansas Anymore
(2024)		 Chuck Timely & the Hourglass
(2026)
Singles from Chuck Timely & the Hourglass
  1. "High Hopes 3000"
    Released: June 3, 2026
  2. "Joy"
    Released: July 10, 2026

Chuck Timely & the Hourglass is the third studio album by the American singer-songwriter Role Model, which was released on August 7, 2026, by Interscope.

Background

Role Model began working on Chuck Timely & the Hourglass in early 2025.[2] The name comes from an original alias he considered.[3] In an interview, he detailed his relationship with American actress Dakota Johnson and how she is featured on "Love I You".[2]

Role Model announced the album on May 28, 2026, with the release date set for August 7, 2026.[4] The lead single "High Hopes 3000" was released on June 3, 2026.[5] The second single "Joy" was released on July 10, 2026.[6]

On June 18, 2026, Role Model announced the Chuck on Tour dates for the tour to support the album.[7][8] He will be supported by Samia and Keni Titus throughout the tour.[8] On July 8, he announced he would be performing a show on the albums release day at Thompson's Point in his homestate of Maine to kickoff the tour.[9] On July 30, 2026, he performed at Thalia Hall as part of a Lollapalooza after show under the name Chuck Timely.[10]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic65/100[11]
Review scores
SourceRating
Financial TimesStarStarStarStar[12]
The Irish TimesStarStarStar[13]
NMEStarStarStar[14]
PasteB−[1]
Pitchfork6.1/10[15]

According to Metacritic, the album received "generally favorable" reviews based on a weighted average[16] score of 65 out of 100 from four critic scores.[11]

Jordan Bassett of NME called the album Role Model's "most likeable album yet".[14]

Commercial performance

According to data reported by Hits, the album earned 39,858 album-equivalent units in its first week in the United States, comprising 24,962 album sales, 96 track-equivalent albums, and 14,800 streaming-equivalent albums.[17]

Track listing

Chuck Timely & the Hourglass track listing[18]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Chuck's Mantra"
  • Mackall
  • Stoops
1:31
2."High Hopes 3000"
  • Stoops
  • Mackall
  • Ritchotte
4:05
3."Song Is All You Get"
  • Pillsbury
  • Annika Bennett
  • Mackall
  • Stoops
  • Mackall
  • Stoops
4:08
4."Love I You"
  • Pillsbury
  • Mackall
  • Stoops
  • Mackall
  • Stoops
4:22
5."Chasing Midnight"
  • Pillsbury
  • Mackall
  • Morritt
  • Stoops
  • Whitford
  • Mackall
  • Stoops
4:35
6."Good Thing"
  • Pillsbury
  • Mackall
  • Morritt
  • Stoops
  • Mackall
  • Stoops
4:20
7."Joy"
  • Pillsbury
  • Ritchotte
  • Stoops
  • Ritchotte
  • Stoops
3:34
8."Service Receipt"
  • Pillsbury
  • Bennett
  • Mackall
  • Morritt
  • Stoops
  • Mackall
  • Stoops
4:32
9."Honeydew"
  • Pillsbury
  • Mackall
  • Morritt
  • Stoops
  • Whitford
  • Mackall
  • Stoops
4:11
10."Stain"
  • Pillsbury
  • Mackall
  • Stoops
  • Mackall
  • Ritchotte
  • Stoops
3:16
11."The Wedding"
  • Pillsbury
  • Mackall
  • Morritt
  • Stoops
  • Whitford
  • Mackall
  • Stoops
4:36
12."Harmony"
  • Pillsbury
  • Mackall
  • Morritt
  • Stoops
  • Mackall
  • Stoops
4:21
Total length:47:31

Personnel

Credits are adapted from Tidal.[19]

Musicians

  • Tucker Pillsbury – vocals (all tracks), percussion (tracks 2, 4), handclaps (3), whistle (4), bongos (10)
  • Mason Stoops – acoustic guitar (1–4, 7–12), electric guitar (2–12), 12-string acoustic guitar (2, 3, 6–9, 12), background vocals (3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 12), 12-string electric guitar (3, 6, 11); guitar, handclaps (3); banjo (4, 5, 8), percussion (4), bass guitar (6, 9, 11, 12), glockenspiel (6), toy piano (7), electric sitar (8), slide guitar (10), bass harmonica (11)
  • Taylor Mackall – organ (1–3, 6–12), piano (2–12), background vocals (2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 12), electric piano (3, 7, 12), Wurlitzer electric piano (4, 10); Clavinet, percussion (4), acoustic guitar (5), pump organ (11)
  • Bella Porter – background vocals (1–4, 6–10, 12)
  • Georgia Greene – background vocals (1–4, 6–10, 12)
  • Vanessa Wheeler – background vocals (1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 12), acoustic guitar (7)
  • Evangeline Barrosse – background vocals (1, 2, 4, 10, 12), percussion (4)
  • Logan Hone – flute (1, 5, 6, 10)
  • Sora Lopez – cello, string arrangement (1, 6, 9–12)
  • Daniel Chae – violin (1, 6, 9–12), string arrangement (1, 10, 12)
  • Omar Akrouche – background vocals (2–4, 7, 9, 12), percussion (2), bass guitar (3, 4), drum machine (3), handclaps (3)
  • Remy Morritt – drums (2, 5, 6, 11), background vocals (2, 9, 11), percussion (2, 11); acoustic guitar, tambourine (5); congas (12)
  • Kane Ritchotte – electric guitar (2, 7), shaker (2); handclaps, snare drum (3); bass guitar, drums, percussion (7, 8, 10); background vocals (7, 9, 10, 12), timpani (8)
  • Harrison Whitford – background vocals (2, 11), acoustic guitar (5, 6, 9, 11), electric guitar (5), slide guitar (6)
  • Gabe Noel – bass guitar (2, 6)
  • David Timely – melodica (2)
  • Sam Gazarian – percussion (2)
  • Sam KS – percussion (3–5, 8, 9, 12), drums (3, 4, 9, 12), handclaps (3), background vocals (4), cymbals (6)
  • Brooks Daughtrey – background vocals, percussion (4)
  • Jade Steg – background vocals, percussion (4)
  • Madeleine Mayi – background vocals, percussion (4)
  • Sydney Ross Mitchell – background vocals, percussion (4)
  • Amelia Keesler – background vocals (4)
  • Kaveh Rastegar – upright bass (5)
  • Karoline Menezes – viola (6, 9, 11)
  • Emiko Rochelle – violin (6, 9, 11)
  • Sam Wilkes – bass guitar, fretless bass guitar (12)

Technical

  • Omar Akrouche – engineering
  • Vanessa Wheeler – engineering assistance
  • Sam Gazarian – engineering (7), engineering assistance (2)
  • Rachel White – engineering assistance (3)
  • Mark Stent – mixing
  • Kieran Scott – mixing assistance
  • Ruairi O'Flaherty – mastering
  • Jay Franco – mastering assistance

Charts

Chart performance for Chuck Timely & the Hourglass
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[20] 4
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[21]36
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[22]10
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[23]45
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[24]19
Danish Vinyl Albums (Hitlisten)[25] 15
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[26]12
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[27]17
German Pop Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[28] 7
Irish Albums (Official Charts)[29]19
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[30] 9
Portuguese Albums (AFP)[31] 116
Scottish Albums (Official Charts)[32]3
UK Albums (Official Charts)[33]6
UK Americana Albums (Official Charts)[34]1
US Billboard 200[35]10
US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)[36] 3

References

  1. 1 2 Wollen, Miranda (August 8, 2026). "Chuck Timely & the Hourglass is enjoyable, box-mix Americana". Paste. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Role Model Is Setting Himself Up For Happiness". Nylon. August 4, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  3. ↑ Urrea, Alicia (August 4, 2026). "Role Model Reflects on 'Sally' Success, Therapy & How Girlfriend Dakota Johnson Ended Up on His Album". Billboard. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  4. ↑ Irvin, Jack (May 28, 2026). "Role Model Unveils Cover Artwork, Release Date and Single Info for New Album Chuck Timely & The Hourglass". Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  5. ↑ Georgi, Maya (May 28, 2026). "Role Model Is Back with Third LP 'Chuck Timely & the Hourglass'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Role Model spreads 'Joy' on latest 'Chuck Timely & The Hourglass' track". 105.7 The Point. July 10, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  7. ↑ Kaufman, Gil (June 18, 2026). "Role Model Announces Dates For Fall 2026 North American Tour In Support of 'Chuck Timely & the Hourglass' Album". Billboard. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  8. 1 2 Lind, J. R. (June 18, 2026). "Role Model Announces Global Tour - Pollstar News". Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  9. ↑ Ponti, Aimsel (July 8, 2026). "Role Model to kick off international tour with Thompson's Point show". The Portland Press Herald. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Official Aftershows | Lollapalooza". www.lollapalooza.com. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  11. 1 2 "Chuck Timely & the Hourglass". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  12. ↑ Hunter-Tilney, Ludovic (August 5, 2026). "Role Model dabbles with wit and wolfishness in new album Chuck Timely & The Hourglass". Financial Times. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  13. ↑ Power, Ed (August 7, 2026). "Role Model's new album, Chuck Timely and The Hourglass, is heartfelt with a vintage sheen". The Irish Times. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  14. 1 2 Bassett, Jordan (August 6, 2026). "Role Model – 'Chuck Timely & The Hourglass' review: a super-smooth depiction of singledom". NME. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  15. ↑ O'Brien, Molly Mary (August 11, 2026). "Role Model: Chuck Timely & the Hourglass Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
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  24. ↑ "Role Model Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2026.
  25. ↑ "Vinyl Top-40: Uge 32 - 2026" (in Danish). Hitlisten. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  26. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Role Model – Chuck Timely & the Hourglass" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
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  36. ↑ "Role Model Chart History: Top Rock & Alternative Albums". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2026.
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