''No Plan B'' is the 17th studio album (and 27th overall) by

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ian

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. It was released on May 27, 2014, through Norway Avenue Records. The album was produced by Carman, Tre' Corely and Tedd T, and was supported by the songs "Jesus Heal Me" and "Yes Yes". The album peaked at number 66 on the ''Billboard'' 200, and at number three on the

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chart.

Critical reception

''No Plan B'' met with generally positive reception from music critics. At ''

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'', Andy Argyrakis rated the album four stars out of five, remarking how Carman "returns with a bang". Kelcey Wixtrom of CM Addict rated the album four stars out of five, indicating how "these upbeat, intensive combinations are a change worth exploring!" At 365 Days of Inspiring Media, Jonathan Andre rated the album four stars out of five, commenting that "Even if his new album doesn't chart well when stacked against today's popular artists, ''No Plan B'' still has something great about it" because it is one of his "most unique albums". At Jesus Freak Hideout, Mark Rice rated the album two-and-a-half stars out of five, noting how "''No Plan B'' is undoubtedly a charming and nostalgic record, but unfortunately, its charm and nostalgia is founded in a sound that is in the past for a reason." Matthew Morris of Jesus Freak Hideout rated the album three stars out of five, highlighting how the release is stereotypical Carman doing what he does best, yet says "Therein lies the problem with ''No Plan B''." At Jesus Wired, Jessica Morris rated the album an eight out of ten stars, illustrating how on "''No Plan B'', Carman is still as bold and uncompromising as ever."

Commercial performance

For the ''

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'' charting week of June 14, 2014, ''No Plan B'' debuted at number 15 on the

chart. On its second week, it rose to number three, becoming Carman's 13th top-ten album on the chart, and his highest charting album in fourteen years, since ''Heart of a Champion'' in 2000. Additionally, it debuted at number 66 on the ''Billboard'' 200 for the charting week of June 21, 2014, becoming Carman's sixth album to enter the chart.

Track listing

Charts

References

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