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9972_ManontheMoon:TheEndofDay | man moon end day man moon end day debut studio album american hip hop recording artist released september dream good music universal concept album narrated fellow american rapper common follows release production album took place handled record producers including kanye_west man moon end day spawned singles day pursuit happiness attained chart success platinum certified hit single promote album toured lady_gaga man moon end day received generally positive reviews critics praised music composition different approach hip hop record aside included music critics list best albums year man moon end day received grammy awards nominations album debuted number billboard chart selling copies week release united_states later certified gold recording_industry_association_of_america riaa shipments exceeding copies outside album commercially successful generally peaking outside positions album charts writing development according allmusic soon announced release album deep category anticipated prior album picked likes good music previously worked mentor fellow rapper kanye_west record writing hits said song successes man moon end day picked major labels west collaborator hoped man moon end day people voice set apart record originally titled man moon guardians subtitle later changed end day performance artist partly inspired new title planned record trilogy edition entitled ghost machine success day rapper said try mix politics things lyrical content realizing power voice decided important unique songs focusing message creating music said mode operation time hey making cool sounding songs little messages message track chose avoid dense lyrics explaining want write material actually use real life adding true entirely meaningful don speak like fucking guy speak like regular remarked wrote day death uncle speaking terms uncle forced home find living situation bitter apologized death regrets songs album expand themes discussed single drake supporters shown interest official remix song chose interested working people creative realm midst creating works beginning fourth grade getting tense father death began dreaming death usually automobile accident things material speaking said album content song message hooks stadium worthy crowd sing powerful joints wait people hear stadium magnitude album definitely needs heard loudly great album smoking need sleep far lineup want seven tracks album play seven beginning end best trip need high appreciate instrumentation album don high enjoy general composition concept album man moon end day autobiographical track series moody dark material separated acts surround day account reviewer summed story lonely guy sits room dreams success uses drugs calm fears fend night eventually gets recognized star knew lives superstar life maybe dreaming stage life witnessing dreams sound like according lively songs added listeners feel like listening album observed reviewer man moon end day raps sings instead goes way sort loose melodic talking musical collaborators included kanye_west record narrated common lyrically raps anxiety frequent album songs introduction rapper interior monologue success lack inner conflicts listeners saying dreams soundtrack life courageous theme song soundtrack life states family sadness right father death track second half introduction outer space style dark group sample showcases rapper readiness experiment following opening track introduction song section man moon end day confined solitary world like current state music appropriately obscure chapter album marijuana section rapper references drugs abundant record carry blind world quality internal tracks mind state subject hand day album turning point transitions theme loneliness brighter songs enter disco anthem inspired female friend ate listened music includes sample pop singers lady_gaga smash hit poker face features verses west common takes gaga naughty central hook turns oral sex reference makes hyper catchy forward looking single channels zone man moon end day closer away drug anthem single unlike music common theme drugs escape unpleasant realities breaking free rough reality mind heart promotion singles track album released single day commercial success debuted number peaked number billboard hot highest charting song chart reaching highest peak number united_kingdom belgium charts day found peak positions french singles charts charting positions irish german australian charts certified platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa paid digital downloads million copies united_states july grateful opportunity video day enjoyed overall concept disappointed majority ideas ignored cut video saw video time claims provided feedback ignored rapper decided video track directed french artist director despite announcing plans release sky fall man moon end day second single instead chosen compared previous single successful music charts highest peak position number music video track directed utilizes split screen effect create illusion artists kanye_west common filmed location reality shot individual scenes opposite coasts united_states common filmed new_york_city west filmed los_angeles single released man moon end day pursuit happiness january managed chart number billboard hot highest peak position number australian_singles_chart touring initially stated lay low album drops avoid unnecessary hype despite statement went tour rapper july august performed albums singles maryland october rapper toured singer lady_gaga opening act leg monster ball tour north_america performed track month later altercation audience member vancouver announced time conflicts chose leave tour official statement read decided early leave absence lady_gaga tour order balance schedule surrounding recording album acting commitments want fans forward individual dates december month january complex october november issue rapper claimed kicked tour commenting going kick tour didn want type negative energy shows word girl commercial performance week ending september album debuted number billboard chart selling copies week release charting blueprint look muse resistance year end chart billboard man moon end day listed number album charted peaked position chart failed rise positions charts later studio album man moon legend man moon end day peaked positions november man moon end day certified gold shipping copies united_states recording_industry_association_of_america riaa certification april album sold copies united_states albums_chart charted number rise position better chart performance peaked number french album charts debuted number rise position charting chart consecutive weeks fell positions october man moon end day found peak number swiss album charts australia week commencing september album reached peak critical reception man moon end day received generally positive reviews critics metacritic assigns normalized rating reviews mainstream critics album received average score based reviews boston_globe praised experimental quality album adventurous intriguing different complimenting introspective persona ear melody eclectic taste beats entertainment_weekly music reviewer called represent promising new phase genre evolution allmusic called soul require patience everyday debut futuristic bleak beat hip hop year earlier rewards listener return greg_kot writing chicago_tribune believed album potential turn heads rush charts slant_magazine wrote album attempts bigger pop platform indie credibility felt verses good ignore long seriously los_angeles_times called man moon standout release spite voice billboard magazine said album traditional hip hop recording delivery confident poetic way said despite filler thick layer open intense self clever way man moon pure mood piece stream consciousness pop voyage rap mixed review rolling_stone impressed music found raps pedestrian pitchfork_media gave album negative review finding frustrating album felt like failed opportunity non starter wrote largely verses flat salvaged auto tune remarked frequent lyric sharp embarrassment largely mixed review new_york_times expressed emotional honesty embedded songwriting felt restrained vocal performance diminished presence album writing album missed opportunity fact guided citing tracks solo zone creepy intricate vocal performance general view album wrote rest album lacks drive reducing accolades man moon end day named entertainment_weekly called year best debut albums key track day breakout stars year calling wonderfully weird album mtv listed man moon end day nineteenth best albums montgomery wrote albums collaborations narration detailed storytelling reasons inclusion list album prior official release single pursuit happiness listed number montgomery list best song day ranked number list best songs rolling_stone singles man moon end day nominated awards 52nd grammy awards day nominated best rap solo performance nominated best rap performance duo group category lead single nominated bet hip hop awards urban music award remix day night earned music award october complex named fifth best hip hop album years track listing sample credits simple contains sample abc performed dark dreams anthem contains sample performed solo contains sample traitor performed contains poker face performed lady_gaga contains sample let ride performed tip contains sample early morning love performed man moon anthem contains sample performed world contains sample performed heart lion contains feel brand new performed personnel credits man moon end day adapted allmusic charts certifications | Man on the Moon: The End of Day | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
10006_RatherRipped | ripped ripped 14th studio album american experimental rock band released june band album departure multi joined group fifth member unlike immediate predecessors album produced recorded sound new_york_city studio band album experimental trash star recorded completed contract released band previous records ripped generally considered band accessible albums featuring abundance catchy songs deal topics adultery sexual frustration infidelity release album peaked billboard chart albums_chart album single released alongside accompanying music video french director writer ripped received positive reviews ranked village_voice critics poll journalists generally praised vocal delivery singer bassist album simpler cleaner melodies background recording ripped follow album band record departure multi joined group fifth member according guitarist left band pursue film work recording projects departure affected sound ripped singer guitarist stating new record far straight rock roll album contrast darker twisted complex quality contributions moore explained decided write simpler songs everybody plug immediately album working titles believe ripped came berkeley california record store later moved pittsburgh pennsylvania unlike immediate predecessors recorded band studio ripped recorded sound new_york_city studio album experimental trash star recorded december january album quickly produced material reworked band limited time studio recording sessions moore gear included hand played guitar half album deluxe copy modified remaining tracks guitars directly guitar signal chain band chose album engineer work albums screaming trees early 1990s recommended fellow musician working years additional work early studio massachusetts album mastered new_york_city march music lyrics ripped generally considered band accessible albums featuring abundance catchy melodies moore described super song record contains ballads addition seven album tracks duration minutes feature uncommon previous sonic youth releases album generally favors guitar textures feedback noise typically characterized band earlier works popmatters remarked guitars ripped joined form vibrant mysterious sound stating feels like taking instrumental tricks learned years putting service building lasting landscape guitar sounds sounds past feels youthful lyrically ripped deals topics adultery sexual frustration infidelity opening track working title singer bassist involved secondary relationship woman lead single built conventional love fire metaphor waste attributes sexual lust pink steam longest track album features lengthy instrumental described violently romantic title taken book san_francisco author song believe political reflection christians office rats song album written described fulfilling ghost narrative album ends semi acoustic ballad starts strip club imagery ends moore interview like questions comes music words release ripped released june completed contract major label released band previous albums edition album includes previously released single band label promote album band embarked tour united_states starting new_york famed june band performed ending boston september bassist indie rock band pavement joined band touring group release ripped peaked billboard chart albums_chart album charted countries including australia belgium finland france norway song released single france australia additionally music videos jams run free directed french director writer video performance band recorded paris prior tour support album set apartment repeat images cats tiles videos shot consumer grade digital video camera feature image resolution fluctuating color palette critical reception ripped received generally positive reviews critics popmatters editor felt album graceful elegant way end unique relationship describing cohesive story band seeking best way reckless brave spirits free jazz punk experimental music generate confines traditional rock song structure praised moore lyrics stating beat style poetry especially evocative especially quality fits album musically communicating lot little similarly guardian felt band songs calling ripped extraordinary state affairs 25th year writing rolling_stone highlighted moore guitar playing giving album sense emotional urgency considered pink steam album highlights gordon vocal delivery widely praised new_york_times comparing favorably velvet underground singer collaborator prominent music critic robert_christgau remarked gordon sounds despite time moore evoke visions displacement salvation literal sheffield concluded album features worthwhile songs decade los_angeles_times credited album catchy melodies effectively handled commenting makes wonder happened television worked entertainment_weekly wrote band knock noisy punk mood strikes like track cleaner melodies ones rip emotions slant stated similar noting quiet new loud felt band shift romantic welcome growth band advances second decade existence reviews enthusiastic spin editor criticized ripped lack expansive songs stating album minute highlight gordon singular pitchfork_media felt second half album weaker criticized lyrics closer allmusic reviewer remarked band playing occasionally songwriting ripped good album shows sonic youth comfortable creative groove february ripped ranked village_voice critics poll additionally ranked album albums list pitchfork ranked 43rd similar list track listing songs written composed personnel credits adapted album liner notes charts | Rather Ripped | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
10243_TheEraser | debut solo album english alternative rock band released july independent label recordings produced longtime producer album comprises electronic music recorded hiatus rehearsals makes heavy use original samples lyrics express political concerns lead single written death allegedly committed suicide telling reporter british government falsely identified weapons mass destruction iraq album artwork longtime cover artist inspired legend failing command ocean likened government attitudes climate change debuted number albums_chart number american billboard named best albums nme rolling_stone observer nominated mercury music prize grammy award best alternative music album singles released album hill followed year sides feathers remix album perform album live formed peace musicians including red hot bassist recording finishing tour sixth album hail thief went hiatus began recording solo release longtime producer late continued work sessions told pitchfork band left school like man got find feels like know album recorded oxford studio studio garden home wanted approach engage computers lot lots life energy music generate ideas cut clips random library original samples created hotel rooms band toured send sound fragments identified passages songs edited returned describing collaborative process said black swan day minute load bit goes past goes bit fuck rest usually like create title track sampled piano chords played guitarist cut new order night contains enormously sample hail thief black swan samples rhythm recorded guitarist brien drummer said hill kicking hail thief sessions felt worked song initially intended create instrumental tracks added vocals encouragement albums altered voice layers digital effects wanted voice dry loud found difficult write lyrics loops music saying react spontaneously differently time translated music guitar piano generated new musical components process saved song recorded sessions flowers bonus disc seventh album song hollow earth finished later released single music lyrics observer described collection beats rhythms minimal post described evocative portrait life slippery urban political alliances global warming soulful politically charged songs pitchfork described sour feminine brooding citing inspiration album said album designed heard isolated space stuck traffic nme rolling_stone likened album album rolling_stone felt album lyrics emotional rare according globe_and_mail clock influenced arabic music song losing control pretending charge inspired experienced hometown oxford houses dark windows obviously built beautiful album title inspired huge elephants room moment west people desperately trying public consciousness wrote hill allegedly committed suicide telling reporter british government falsely identified weapons mass destruction iraq kelly body found woods near school according globe_and_mail song resembles love song sense menace grim political showdown uncomfortable subject matter conscious kelly family felt write worse interview observer said angry song written artwork packaging cover art created longtime artist artwork titled depicts figure standing london destroyed flood imitation failing command ocean inspired flood article comparing british government attitude climate change legend album packaged single large containing wanted avoid plastic release posted link official website days later wrote press press announcing like ages fun quick yes record record emphasised splitting album blessing album release black swan closing credits film released july independent label recordings vinyl said chose label mellow corporate ethic major labels like stupid little boys games especially high album released itunes debuted number album chart stayed weeks united_states debuted number billboard selling copies week album leaked online month release said regretted releasing album download hill released single august november album followed year sides feathers album remixes artists perform live formed peace musicians including red hot bassist band performed north american shows critical reception review aggregator site metacritic score indicating generally favorable reviews reviewing nme praised vocals wrote lack reluctance rock revealing glimpse cryptic inner world courage hide political message code rolling_stone said aren songs demos songs different haven heard intensely beautiful explores kind emotional turmoil makes angst albums computer bends sound like kid stuff popmatters wrote isn masterpiece solo project divergence stayed focused created tight album draws predecessors held afraid guardian alexis_petridis wrote album offers low key help imagining sounded like turned village_voice praised vocals found hooks inspirations density results offer provoke profound pitchfork wrote beautiful boring equal measure named 15th best album nme 30th observer 34th rolling_stone nominated mercury prize grammy award best alternative music album track listing songs written composed noted personnel adapted album liner notes arrangement production mixing extra instrumentation piano stewart engineering mixing music arrangement chart positions | The Eraser | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
10361_Cryptograms(album) | album second album atlanta georgia based indie rock group released january vinyl following release length album turn began recording material record rare book room studio new_york initial recording session failed physical mental state lead singer equipment studio band returned atlanta giving recording second try encouragement members band final version recorded separate day long sessions months apart resulting musically distinct parts includes ambient music second contains pop music elements cox sang record lyrics stream consciousness manner include themes death cox experiences genetic disorder syndrome generally received critics publications placed album lists albums recording attempted record second album folk musician rare book room studios new_york recording session failed physical mental state lead singer walking pneumonia time group working equipment including tune piano tape recorder cox later described results sessions sounding like listen mushrooms mean complimentary way interview pitchfork_media cox said music bed hear tracks later available form blog following failed session returned atlanta group acquainted punk band encouraged recording second try second attempt returned rural georgia studio recorded debut album turn time successful album recorded parts half recorded day long session completely filling reel tape band brought song recording session red ink ends tape spinning reel second half recorded months later single day november begins song spring hall convert recording session cox flu congestion caused voice album pop tracks sound weird thought followed months later track extended play recorded mixed cox indicated new track worthy single music critic characterized released vinyl double album grey tracks took fourth music lyrics subdued musically according cox release turn cox shown disdain record interviews saying sounds like angry post hardcore dance punk young angry contrast new album punk attitude characteristic turn cox consider reaction predecessor noted interview group new record developed different circumstances altogether recording sessions produced halves album distinct musical styles half album ambient style includes ambient instrumental tracks song providence band aimed create feeling idea song came providence rhode_island tour cox argument members band having left cool cox walked providence dusk feeling totally surroundings instrumental track red ink cox drummer moses worked create atmosphere listener dreaming dead experience death feels like reality second album begins spring hall convert contains elements psychedelic pop music interview remarked band received letters fans listened music noted negative come called psychedelic band considered group pretty clean sober contrast adding funny people idea spring hall convert originates demo cox recorded october sixteen blog cox wrote girls knew school day golden spring light hallway described feeling close sisters day recorded spring hall convert karaoke machine cox wanted song reflect acid trip experienced seeing friends light calls song drum track characteristic time adding factor lyrics track reflect cox experiences genetic disorder syndrome teenager underwent extensive chest ribs lyrics reflect experience moving consciousness missing friends memories normal life original lyrics song written changed track recorded cox sings corpse phantom imagery song inspired cover art grove paperback edition dennis cooper novel closer album closing track cox tells house born believes return die strange lights song facing uncertainty song written guitarist based dream cox person walked sun knowing going kill described cox idea song came trip cox took zoo hung saw turtle eating cool cute neck small slowly video producer approached band music video cox told wanted video turtle eating piece pizza days later posted video youtube consists man turtle suit eating pizza straight minutes cox said band greatest achievement feeling nights feeling spaced reception received positive reviews music critics metacritic assigns normalized rating reviews mainstream critics album received average score based reviews indicating generally favorable reviews pitchfork_media awarded album publication best new music later placed fourteenth list best albums pitchfork staff writer wrote alternately ethereal calling second half album vastly accessible sound found album halves absolutely coherent allows listener space breathe moments leaps adrenaline soaked enthusiasm worthy celebration enjoyed pop found second half citing spring hall convert strange lights tracks phoenix considered half album irregular style quality found gave transition halves black white moment prefer spring hall convert combines come come uplifting rock song heard explosion gritty velvet vocal harmonies half called problem child child having young age subdue constant anxiety fear death overly thoughts regret overwhelmed ideas insight popmatters found second half examples actually somewhat average use delay effects mask deficiencies choose hide believes potential seen half album lost second allmusic writer felt band ambient music extent commonplace despite avant garde writer found aims provocative band end hitting ordinary experimental genre supposed stated sounds cold tracks providence exceptions album placed high lists best albums publications earning spots phoenix drowned sound article pitchfork_media gave musicians opportunity favorite records received praise ranking album favorite cole alexander placed album tens track listing music written noted lyrics intro white ink providence red ink spring hall convert strange lights music tape personnel moses synth pads drums electronics treatments vocals electronics tapes drum acoustic slide guitar bell set electric guitar bass bass guitar reverse guitar vocals guitar tapes electric guitar synth bells guitar acoustic slide guitar hammond organ vocals production layout design production engineering mastering author mixing | Cryptograms (album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
10877_EverythingThatHappensWillHappenToday | happens happen today happens happen today second album collaboration released august album explores themes humanity versus technology optimism spite bleak blending electronic gospel music critical reception largely positive album received awards musical content packaging technical production album joint effort musicians life bush ghosts work producing writing worked tracks home studios early sent digital copies recordings mail single strange overtones released free promote album toured performing songs release duo previous collaborations tour later documented live extended play happens happen tour david tour songs concert film ride rise happens happen today released marketing strategy involved creating label hiring internet company promote album online word mouth internet sales market music formats created allow users options listen music free streaming audio deluxe package housed tin background december announced music working collaborator brand new album proper songs describing completely different thing experimental life bush ghosts discussing release album dinner party suggested adding lyrics vocals unfinished songs years old duo initially plan making entire album eventually felt confident finish collection songs discussed making album years sincere effort early 1980s visited london studio listen demos decided collaborate finish writing songs leaving convert variety digital music formats stripping information making suitable thanked liner notes continued work musical projects months agreed project enjoyable abandon duo decided announce new collaboration fear complete album worth new material end previous collaborations decide releasing new songs composition musical compositions write lyrics accompany lyrics accompaniment wanted vocals central event music pairing gospel singing unexpected electronic music included elements west african music songwriting emphasis vocals partially inspired late took compact disc stereo mixes demos spent year trying write lyrics finish songs attempting balance simple chords written complex ones prefers songs written acoustic guitar help musicians exchanged demos lyrics vocal melodies completed mail june songs recorded initially gave positive feedback encouraged continue writing critical project finishing end recording sent increasingly challenging tracks complete final ended album feel stuff poor boy outset hesitant add lyrics tracks sounded like folk music characterized process slow expectations previous collaboration strict division labor writing instrumentation provided vocal demos suggested simple changes like adding extra verse minimal changes instrumentation tracks avoided changing chords melody suit singing style duo worked studio occasions including week weekend occasion partner got veto process track selection production according main challenge writing technique emotional technical write simple heartfelt tunes drawing cliché later explained brian wrote music composed vocal melodies lyrics sang vocal harmonies radical revise instrumentation accompany avoided writing instrumentation chose adapt written style similar album speaking lyrics completed preference sonic quality lyrics literal meaning method writing lyrics free association composing lyrics album attempted write keeping mind collaborator attempted write harmonies decided singing lead vocals album perform backing vocals album credits track piano musicians continued work projects composition happens happen today conducted second season big love completed collaborations album musical lies love single toe jam produced death friends line horizon discussed collaboration wrote lyrics instrumental track fine day heard version band adapt instrumental compositions finish track version fine day finished began earnest writing rest tracks initially long delay writing material project progressed got working hours day album collaboration hold finish songs early work face face past harder complete material quickly rush complete tracks finished end sessions later described process easy details sort summed method pure joy declared writing easier writing solo credited time collaboration distance strength allowed schedules agreed gave time focus small piece music holding progress later similar approach collaborations soundtrack place themes inspired gospel music described music electronic gospel particular tracks life long fine day addition subtle biblical themes lyrics influenced gospel initially discovered working listening surrender years leading project primarily listened gospel music joining gospel choir attracted music vocals lack inclusive nature thinking gospel years write lyrics hopeful songs considers music like contemporary gospel record hear informed feeling kind lyrics hope face despair considers album combines human personal electronic mathematical music combines electronic gospel influences picture human trying survive increasingly complicated digital world easy digital music easy human music try combination sort exciting think tracks big nurse combine comfort blending despair instrumental demos primarily written major chords considered slightly ominous surprising spite lyrics ended hopeful spiritual themes redemption considers optimism spite tension optimism spiritual themes quickly emerged course year writing lyrics speculated completely cynical politics state world instance river effects hurricane katrina cited political climate iraq war beginning recession policies administration divorce factors inspired create uplifting music explained surprised came tracks different lean things complicated thinks album better songs imagined composing solo said album paint ing picture human trying survive increasingly digital world considered job lyricist bring humanity cold academic themes humanity struggling technology apparent tracks characterized overall vibe album going humanity prevail lyrical content includes sinister songs feel fairly uplifting overall tone hopeful focused mundane events attempted write style simple basic heartfelt inspiration writing lyrics fine day story told thanked liner notes previously performed fundraiser story lost boys spiritual themes album kinds hopeful cheerful way logic music album expresses lyrical trend apparent work production march duo recruited play drums new_york_city later month multi previous collaborator enlisted perform guitar percussion instruments piano london home studio continue working tracks studio work collaborators attended session play guitar musicians worked new_york_city london frequent collaborator daughters added uncredited guitar london duo attempted record music home studios possible played instrumentation saving drums percussion studio addition tracks released musicians complete speaking april event new_york confirmed release new album calling record sung songs contrast experimental music life bush ghosts later told new_york_daily_news brian written lot music needed words know sound like electronic gospel saying explained differences album previous saying different life intention album use voices instead find voices stick music new different songs written sung david electronic folk gospel areas music middle year recorded drums home studio recorded harder sound recorded drums big nurse thought painting life long collected recordings mixed booked tour dates anticipation completing album mixing continued june new_york previous collaborator recorded brass percussion mixes final approval sent finalized audio mastering july details album public knowledge posted blog finished new album released august album website launched day promotional video introducing new album design physical releases album came graphics packaging designed richard illustration production earlier received best boxed special limited edition package grammy art direction lifetime box set designed cover feelings album win grammy best record packaging additionally recognized inspiration packaging based song home artwork reflects urban scene house liner notes provide home artwork compact disc grass lawn proceeded create image cover entire dimensional model house later released deluxe edition packaging repeated album convinced sinister element setting provided clues dark edge scene discarded man looking window gasoline kitchen deluxe package comes tin plays sound walking hallway house door package opened urban themes packaging expanded edition album entitled stick bonus content rock discs designed look like covered grass design projection domestic scene compared release album self released august exclusively album website available free streaming purchase download free duo released album online digital music services starting following month including itunes_store marketplace record label involved releasing digital format independent distributors allowed handle physical product released november enhanced deluxe packaged tin formats release history initially distinct versions album released digital page digital booklet designed digital album included enhanced initial orders customers november deluxe packages bonus disc exclusive songs short film album directed discs housed dimensional version packaging contained expanded liner notes die obscure phrases dirty bird human brain printed red white capsule fit human consumption delays caused version shipped december addition customers entitled versions album extra cost mid december percent customers chose download option album second release label big love copies marked released japan bonus track poor boy strip november catalogue number february album released vinyl singles single album strange overtones released august free digital download available album website track described song writing song features thematic elements humanity versus technology explored album downloaded times days available september created music video track featuring paintings song replaced fine day free download promote happens happen tour tour songs reception critical reception critical reception positive album average score percent based reviews metacritic positive reviews emphasized pop album calling pleasant billboard vibrant writing bbc summed album saying break musical boundaries listeners find music infectious music compared tone alternative rock bands album furthermore spin compared music collaborators reviewers compared especially collaboration surprise vocals declared similar arrangement compared music informed gospel digital music comparisons genres diverse country vocal delivery old school hip hop weakness addressed reviewers music especially comparison duo previous collaborations contrasting happens happen today life bush ghosts found connection reviewers found similarities solo album green world produced albums produced band partly unique use technology creation albums associated commentators emphasized differences projects instance age considers expectations built earlier work unfair inaccurate observer review labels album conservative calls exciting reviewer goes far bush ghosts particular experimental nature contrasted pop music style album lack african beats world music austin chronicle noted thirty years collaborating don past remarkable summed review concluding boundaries harmed making album great songs new declared got edgy funky characterized earlier album seek time reviewers found break experimental nature life bush ghosts positive chicago_sun-times observed years ago original appealing minded mix world rhythms random vocal captured radio claims boys invented sampling clearly heard concrete right bat happens happen today accessible enjoyable arguably better album life bush ghosts care conventional pop rock reviews emphasized contrast optimism album struggle humanity technology addition reviewers noted parallels album big love particularly common spiritual themes atmospheric moods review notes shift recordings gospel vocals wrote production dominates album filter considers album primarily venture consequence sound review notes continuity album release village_voice declared album expansive adventurous released decades greg_kot chicago_tribune wrote album features strongest vocal performances career awards album nominated grammy awards best alternative music album december february designer won award 51st annual grammy awards deluxe edition packaging given bronze medal new_york album nominated record production album category year end lists included album best releases reviews featured sound opinions album placed individual writers lists best year contributors depression included album best lists commissioned celebrities picks album year chose album describing interesting pop record year book year review named albums thought bigger impact lives later declared album career defining publication dedicated annual icon issue success album songs album appeared village_voice singles poll strange overtones came life long placed big nurse happens ended feel stuff reached addition vote cast strange sales figures chart performance artists released sales figures indicated album purchased globe hours available hosting album delivered september report late december asserted sold nearly downloads march explained percent listened album streaming chose purchase percent included physical copy trends hold september year october explained losses album sales paid recording costs costs building web site later explain business model worked established acts smaller bands minimal production distribution costs business model allowed self release plan tour immediately finishing music production wait months record label advancement album chart physically released development surprised week december happens happen today reached spot charts album entered billboard week january debuting copies sold peaked following week dropping charts chart weeks reaching promotion interviews album subsequent tour attempted market album word mouth internet hype traditional marketing scheme convinced preferences digital music itunes store cds success album self promotional strategies inch nails albums year zero ghosts slip impressed release strategy means music duo carefully avoided internet leaks giving promotional copies album journalists preview song fine day prior release performing choir senior citizens invited program beat home listen songs songs album home feel stuff life long big nurse strange overtones included soundtrack album film wall street money sleeps songs marketing expressed displeasure music industry traditional models marketing music calling music business exciting mess saying music industry selling physical products cds actually fostered generally lazy attitude record companies suddenly different situation artists understand better record companies artists comfortable starting careers facebook myspace like way ahead record companies respects written wired outlining relative merits different distribution models reflecting self distribution model artist stands receive largest percentage income sales unit sales larger percentage fewer sales likely artists actually money massive pop star sales numbers comparison motivation creating marketing album directly came article wrote belief music fans want music album prefer deluxe editions live performances promote month releasing album skeptical market claiming sense lot people don know record hoped ignorance tour described digital music market infinite easy music lost noted business model work performers established duo enlisted music marketing company design site delivery options digital music promotional web like entirety recording process marketing self financed controlled artists taking portion money digital sales allowed artists control creative aspects producing music overhead costs associated marketing album company viral marketing techniques collect potential customers mail addresses encourage post album streaming early november collected mail addresses amounted percent album sales created pool encouraging users posted web sites advertisements taken album praised innovative use internet marketing distribution album releases promotion album lauded way copyright infringement key success software developed later commercially released bundle companies artists use explaining weeks following launch self released record happens happen today platform helped generate direct fan revenue equivalent expected label advance went directly based success marketing album representatives invited teach course music marketing september led panel discussion south southwest options independent music artists album multiple formats praised method buying physical copies albums songs assembled band tour album performing music half early north_america europe hired singers previous tours reproduce complex vocal harmonies album inspired bring dancers seeing promote album illinois japanese films initially choreography suggestions tour went saw live performance incorporated dancing instruments began booking tour dates album completed continued writing book bicycle diaries tour planning set lists tour initially considered promoting album decided include songs previous collaborations including talking heads albums remain light catherine wheel soundtrack playing music collaborations hoped draw line linking new material years ago goal connection duo previous work reviewing past music found continuity imagined hope going work favor invited participate early reports indicated ultimately chose tour letting decide present music live happens happen tour live happens happen tour tour songs released digitally benefit album features songs recorded december tour offered digital download options purchase company created second media player promote album ride rise february announced documentary film entitled ride rise tour released film festival circuit debut south southwest march screened media categories film interactive music attended british screenings question answer sessions ride rise feature length directorial debut approached satisfaction short film accompanies deluxe edition happens happen today documentary includes concert footage film planning rehearsals tour exclusive interviews supporting musicians dancers curtis initially contacted document tour clear objective film decided focus collaboration tour mates unique challenge combining popular music modern dance track listing lyrics written music vocals instrumentation strange overtones written home big nurse feel stuff happens life long river strange overtones wanted life fine day poor boy lighthouse japanese release poor boy deluxe edition bonus tracks thought walking river eyes painting personnel | Everything That Happens Will Happen Today | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
10988_SkinnyJeanzandaMic | debut studio album crew rap duo legacy released september album heavily influenced music received generally positive reviews called sixth best album new_york_times album released duo brought national attention viral hit later commercial success single album second single tie featuring released successful album debuted billboard number hip hop albums rap albums album produced member legacy contributions producers background album originally scheduled release august plans changed unknown reasons legacy received main production credits album interview said started making beats didn want everybody sound wanted sound choice beats sound interview asked music revival newer west movement stated positive people growing old mentality rapping gangs ain everybody having fun interview legacy said think music like coming people tired thing people thought bang cool kid smart kid cool kid people creative people coming right interview legacy said album pretty like lifestyle culture typical california teenager music going surprise lot people lot people think songs dance music according legacy tracks album songs stated album lot different topics quick point stating songs producers album unknown local producers legacy said big producers album producers like kids age style music new game composition critics noted songs built formula allmusic noting dot colors chorus sound bite film class act cheesy drum machines samples lyric approach good review said ballad tie featuring smooth auto tuned vocals slow jam new girl like rap jam nice album split los_angeles_times said album begins lose circulation end pair lose wit favor lover boy ballads better left albums newspaper tie example noting sounds contrived tone feels odds organic sounding album points work inspired kanye_west hip hop style songs album heavy lyrical noted critics comic esque way described talking string conquests better left chick cold sore looked like john_mccain legacy try win attention young woman lyrics cover difference style seen legacy raps jeans stay like fabric damn thing care man jeans jon new york times responded hip hop long easy forget years ago rappers wore tight cause fight lyrics use double duo referring rejects dot los_angeles_times called double dance moves generation singles released album single april song viral success later succeeded peaked number billboard hot thirteen tie released album second single august peaked number billboard hot reached fared better mainstream airplay duo entry pop radio peaking mainstream pop songs chart music videos album songs featuring dot reception commercial response album debuted number billboard spent weeks chart debuted peaked number rap albums chart number chart falling chart november album sold copies album sold copies beginning critical response allmusic gave album stars review said album cheesy drum machines samples lyric approach good duo stick template considering sound created fact debut record teenagers impressive fun debut review goes point reliance sound little variations way things interesting says duo flow incredible spit convincingly looking pop rap fresh sound light lyrical touch new debut fine destination said album delivered unexpected lyrical talent lacked sonic variety review goes album hip hop classic breath fresh air rap needs los_angeles_times gave album stars commenting album catchy charismatic debut pleasant teen nostalgia old vote help explain months kids saying old new review said album successfully strikes balance introducing new sound minimalist bass heavy bounce music style jeans colors ain rainbow traditional teenage themes girls desire self expression adults don understand girls result west_coast south monopoly rap breezy fun ride lives pair class bent enjoying face cards fate dealt said album happening gets teenage music attitude makes adults eyes roll disgust bbc said overall sheer wins day tongue firmly cheek hard resist jon new_york_times called album year charming rap debuts certainly expected separate review named album sixth best album year commenting emerging southern_california scene teenage duo album young simultaneously wide eyed positive predicting album time hear new track listing charts | Skinny Jeanz and a Mic | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
11185_ALittleMorePersonal(Raw) | second studio album american singer actress released december initially titled angel heaven album produced features darker material previous album speak recording sessions took place locations including trailer shoot recorded single album confessions broken heart daughter father received mixed reviews music critics praised ambition despite considering weak album album charted mildly compared speak debuting peaking number billboard week sales copies peaking position chart certified gold united_states recording_industry_association_of_america riaa sales copies certified gold taiwan promoted album television appearances including mtv total request live ellen degeneres american music awards background recording shoot music video revealed interview mtv preparing sophomore studio album studio comes said creative don want leave hours nice able began writing lyrics album june single previous album released writing lot night said lot going life think people find escape don people use thing use writing initially titled angel heaven pop rock album features darker theme compared previous album speak confessions broken heart daughter father lead single track album mainly written letter father incarcerated june surviving car crash charged driving influence alcohol additional writing song production revealed solo vocals hear race cars brought studio trailer time record lunch break like throw thing throat cause got finish vocals sat hours set grab like minutes time poor girl reality young hollywood hot worked death hour days swear hear innocence singer father covered want want edge seventeen album reception critical response received mixed reviews critics album holds score based critical reviews according music review aggregator metacritic stephen_thomas_erlewine allmusic gave album stars saying clearly spells ambition title second album going shed debut speak dig deep heart letting feelings flood page stated album far totally successful intriguing mash heart commerce suggest thing speak artistic vision recording artist huge step forward said like pop records today personal share filler like teenagers personal vulnerability calculated maybe opening probably know longer edge troubled famous cut pretty deep props letting bleed little rolling_stone said makes fatal mistake second album tries like express los_angeles_times critic gave album negative review claiming album sounds like self absorbed teen gwen whitney popmatters stated expect album promises personal includes lyrics declaring knows feel inside keeping way commenting reminds despite pop potential climb charts combining sal_cinquemani slant_magazine considered consistent predecessor bad listen means called subject matter meat bones commercial performance debuted number billboard week december week sales copies stayed chart seven weeks album debuted week position chart dropping chart following week certified gold united_states recording_industry_association_of_america riaa selling copies certified gold taiwan promotion following album release reported certified gold taiwan going tour album country found today album went gold great feeling unexpected singer revealed love tour taiwan haven toured point love great feeling know people places countries aware music tour didn happen unknown reasons promoted album television appearances including mtv total request live day album release ellen degeneres december singer performed confessions broken heart cover edge seventeen american music awards singles confessions broken heart daughter father previewed album release listen september available purchase digital download sent radio october music video song directed references father michael alleged domestic abuse released october response music video wrote letter new_york_daily_news saying considered expressed truly blessed children realized blessed daughter amazing hold shirt honey soon able hold confessions broken heart daughter father achieved moderate success reaching number seven australia week debut chart song spent thirteen weeks chart peaking number austria song reached number seventy week march dropping chart following united_states song peaked number fourteen hot digital songs week december reaching number seven billboard hot week december song entry official hot live day planned second single promotional issued radio stations plans scrapped track listing credits personnel credits taken album liner notes performance credits technical credits charts certifications | A Little More Personal (Raw) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
11347_KickingTelevision:LiveinChicago | kicking television live chicago kicking television live chicago live album chicago alternative rock band released november album consists material live shows chicago recorded band filmed concerts decided release footage dvd band album expanded lineup featuring debuted billboard number seven sold copies critical reception album generally positive publications pitchfork_media lauded band performance material april record store day released vinyl pressing vinyl pressing spread included previously unreleased tracks recorded production shortly release ghost born fifth studio album multi left band pursue career theater production replace band added jazz rock guitarist multi lineup lineup expanded lead singer concerned members multi instruments performing material live yankee hotel difficult touring support ghost decided record live album decided use concerts hometown chicago wanted comfortable chose string consecutive shows chicago illinois band recorded shows track digital recorder shows filmed potential dvd release band decided release footage according band disappointed footage energy performances september band announced album released november release date later delayed weeks material album songs releases title track ghost recording sessions band considered exciting songs live explained chosen title rock concert kicking television house bunch people enjoying kicking television don think people included kick television cold turkey certainly think people aware live tracks included album song final track cover comment men truly brothers originally performed street rhythm band fight loneliness monday included purchase album itunes provided lead vocals album original member band played bass guitar added backing vocals lead guitarist multi performed album time performed drums percussion instruments played keyboards instrumentation provided trumpet release reception released album november album debuted number seven spent weeks chart april album sold copies received critics according metacritic given score based universal acclaim called album stellar expressed surprise ghost born songs sounded live allmusic editor lauded new muscle force songs commented band flight shows fun pitchfork_media called songs awesome remarked ghost born supposed sound like gave album rating named album live albums time gave album stars said live albums rarely come equipped strong pulse online gave album said turn song let hometown fans provide thousand strong backing vocals want spin gave stated grateful dead europe live double album intimacy guitar mess piano reflection billboard gave favorable review said sounded better yahoo music gave stars album documents band fire frontman clear voice radar gave stars said album captures band height creative powers uncut gave stars said live setting brutality songs subjected serves blender gave stars said sounds like greatest hits set reviews applauded effort critics expressed discontent elements album noted pitchfork review stated kicking television late cut album gave album rating disappointed songs find band holding serve track listing songs written noted disc misunderstood company ghost born late ghost born hell ghost born drugs ghost born trying break heart shot arm said ghost born thinking ghost born jesus etc bennett man loves bennett kicking television wheel disc chicago ghost born muzzle bees ghost born avenue airline heaven bennett avenue vol radio cure bennett ashes american flags bennett heavy metal drummer poor places bennett spiders ghost born comment previously unreleased vinyl bonus tracks man gone avenue fight loneliness ghost born kid music movie monday mind wheel ghost born personnel information taken liner notes vocals guitar bass guitar backing vocals drums percussion guitar lap steel guitar guitar keyboards backing vocals keyboards trumpet production supervisor production coordination engineers mastering mixing assistants technical crew photography technical crew photography | Kicking Television: Live in Chicago | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
11356_Number1's(Destiny'sChildalbum) | number destiny child album compilation album released recording group destiny october marked album formal disbandment late announced tour destiny fulfilled greatest hits album features highest charting singles destiny child studio albums released song remix album remix released addition existing material new songs recorded compilation stand love feel way group member beyoncé collaboration check following release received positive reviews music critics praised included material highlights group music career title dismissed songs included track listing hadn reached position major record chart later acknowledged billboard magazine title marketing strategy compilation debuted peaked billboard album chart group second album reach number country peaked number japan number reaching european countries compilation received seven certifications music trade organizations different countries world spawned singles stand love failed appear major music chart check reached number billboard hot european charts background release destiny child went hiatus following release studio album survivor allowing member group release solo material member success individual projects questions arose public record group group members beyoncé reunited work fourth studio album album released late group embarked worldwide tour following year promotion concert group barcelona spain june announced audience tour revealing formal disbandment announced final north american leg group ways member continuing music career solo act interview explained disbandment planned making discussed individual aspirations realized remaining group prevent pursuing interests acknowledged album album august announced release greatest hits album later year interview billboard magazine said definitely going record song greatest hits album fans thinking want mean september album title revealed release date october edition announced songs standard edition mixed surround sound bonus content dvd containing seven music videos trailer live album destiny child live atlanta album released pack set including original dvd titled fan pack contained live performances songs music videos members solo songs bonus footage content contained charting songs destiny child studio albums writing wall survivor remix album remix following announcement billboard magazine questioned criteria inclusion songs determined group number singles main billboard hot singles chart single topped chart billboard magazine later acknowledged article title marketing strategy liner notes offer information chart positions songs bills bills bills independent women band singles topped hot chart topped lose breath soldier featuring additionally topped component billboard charts peaked number hot_dance_club_songs peaked position mainstream addition album contained charting singles necessarily reached number music chart emotion bug girl cater allmusic andy_kellman noted charting single included album exception songs group holiday album days christmas brown eyes released single featured international bonus track appearance chart similarly good placed bonus songs album japanese edition music album noted contemporary pop new age soul music sputnikmusic described filled bubblegum pop addition released material new songs recorded album including stand love beyoncé check featuring feel way stand love written daughter beyoncé production handled foster ballad inspired poverty stricken children families receive funds charitable organization check originally written beyoncé pink soundtrack included compilation album closing credits aforementioned film later included track list international deluxe edition beyoncé second studio album day raps lines backed bassline beyoncé vocals described pipes received comparisons dance beat present song quick hooks sang beyoncé feel way described track similar soul songs american group complete exotic strings pitchfork_media felt sound suitable mariah carey emancipation singles promotion stand love released compilation single september termed world children day anthem worldwide fundraiser local children organizations critical commentary song generally negative failed chart band single stand love group single prior disbandment second single album check released december later available digital download january managed reach hot component billboard charts worldwide topped new_zealand_singles_chart peaked numbers ireland european countries destiny child performed stand love survivor november television performance group performed band day los_angeles critical reception andy_kellman allmusic wrote review music scores packed holiday shopping season commented title different concluded disc destiny child released biggest singles late 90s early 2000s slant_magazine sal_cinquemani criticized album title singles reached number billboard hot praised impressive output includes recognizable hits past status obsessed years writer called album decent added group success music industry notable reason greatest hits release argued soon include songs final studio album released months pitchfork_media felt smart arrange songs compilation chronological order felt odd knock effect suggesting legacy based smaller body work imagined finished review writing pure product feel wrong despite classifying title misleading criticizing new material houston_chronicle editor wrote album beautiful members group included best singles studio albums sputnikmusic felt greatest hits album released perfect time songs released long time ago lost sic soon sort relevance concluded album hits recognizable hit recognizable hit pretty perfect contemporary pop gets describing album happens great band comes yahoo music collins wrote despite low points destiny child collection classics significant talents mixed review came website musicomh felt album included songs noted material writing wall survivor collection best felt progress sound band evident offered opinion far greatest hits albums destiny child pretty ace incredible force san_francisco_chronicle criticized songs stand love concluded surveying entire career set obvious hearts slipped away time solo album sold million chart performance week sold copies united_states according nielsen soundscan debuted number billboard chart issue dated november band second number album chart following survivor second week charting compilation fell position number selling copies decrease previous sales debuted atop charts week debuted billboard certified platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa shipment copies canada compilation received platinum certification selling units compilation debuted peaked number albums_chart november group fourth entry country week release beyoncé studio album july climbed position second charting week country week set peak albums_chart number certified platinum july british_phonographic_industry shipment copies ireland compilation debuted number week ending october following week moved number chart peak position country certified double platinum selling copies country european countries album peaked switzerland flanders region belgium thirty germany wallonia region belgium austria netherlands norway spain sweden november compilation debuted position australian following week moved spent total weeks chart certified platinum australian_recording_industry_association aria shipment copies new_zealand peaked number country albums chart second week charting certified platinum shipment copies country japan debuted number oricon albums chart selling copies week eventually certified double platinum selling copies country year ranked twentieth best selling album world track listing notes signifies producer credits personnel credits adapted album liner notes website allmusic charts certifications release history | Number 1's (Destiny's Child album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
11424_TheFame | fame fame debut studio album american singer lady_gaga released august records joining gaga began working album different producers primarily redone musically fame dance pop album influences pop music 1980s lyrically album gaga love fame general dealing subjects love sex money drugs sexual identity promotion primarily fame ball tour multiple television appearances fame included bonus disc deluxe edition extended play album received generally favorable reviews music critics commended album lyrical content gaga vocal ability album commercial success topping charts different countries worldwide including united_kingdom canada germany ireland poland switzerland united_states peaked number billboard topping albums chart non consecutive weeks fame fifth best selling album sold million copies united_states april seventh best selling digital album history album sold million copies worldwide november singles fame dance poker face gained international success topping charts countries worldwide including united_states united_kingdom australia subsequent single commercial successes charting countries worldwide limited release beautiful dirty rich promotional single fame won multiple awards release nominated total grammy awards 52nd grammy awards including grammy award album year won grammy award best electronic dance album best dance recording single poker face won best international album brit awards rolling_stone named fame greatest debut albums time background development establishing artist working way new_york underground club scene gaga released debut studio album fame speaking title concept album gaga explained fame feel famous pop culture art doesn cool hate pop culture embraced hear fame fame want invite party want people feel lifestyle gaga stated interview mtv working album half years completed half week january writing lyrics gaga worked melodies synth work album record producer redone according gaga track dance heart themed song appeals people going tough times life second track inspired gaga sexual crush stranger night club said wanna ride disco stick written minutes based disco stick hook interpreted different meanings gaga explained interview song inspired struggles hunger fame love essentially love song dealt media asked question fame love poker face inspired gaga enjoyed gambling dealt personal experience fantasies women having sex men representing poker face boys boys boys inspired similarly titled song girls girls girls gaga explained wanted female version song like beautiful dirty rich summed time self discovery living drugs party scene breaking boyfriend finding new brown eyes inspired british rock band queen according gaga vulnerable song album gaga clarified ideas fame inspirations visions album believed important thing missing contemporary pop music combination visual imagery artist music gaga incorporated live performances songs album hoped people notice performance art trying bring album music according music lifestyle feel like record got club 70s glam singer songwriter records rock music fame everybody wants know buy listen car think got allow artists creativity took finally got couldn proud record pop art movement song composition musically album drew influences late 1970s glam rock musicians david_bowie queen gaga incorporated glam rock sound catchy pop melodies hooks create dubbed theatrical pop songs like poker face dance uptempo dance songs poker face carrying dark sound clear vocals chorus pop hook dance synth based dance oriented beat money honey moderate techno groove combined synths marching beats electronics contained mild infused beats carried sultry beat influences music credited ballad compared rest dance fueled tracks fame song 1980s feeling incorporating hook rihanna single umbrella lyrically songs fame talk famous achieving popularity poker face sexual gaga explained interview lyrics carry bit confusion love sex according bbc hook song copied hit baker dance talks party lyrics like going floor love record baby straight anymore portrays message love fame sexuality akin central theme album portrays following somebody biggest fan lyrics portray desire capturing attention camera achieving fame gaga explained idea fame runs basically money fame feel beautiful dirty rich making choices having references things pull life believe self discovery creative record slightly focused eclectic music intended inspire people feel certain way able encompass lives sense inner fame project world nature album reflection like funnel interesting ideas rest world pop lens critical reception fame received generally positive reviews music critics metacritic assigns normalized rating reviews mainstream critics album received average score based reviews allmusic called album crafted sampling anti pop high quality wrote fails come short funky sounds fans dance genre complimented irony laden lyrics delivered style owes little album deluxe called remarkably pure vision world beautiful dirty rich economy high times alexis_petridis guardian found packing immensely addictive melody hook virtually sounds like hit single predicted certainly sounds like big phoenix wrote gaga ups terms catchy songwriting sheer high club beat abandon musicomh praised gaga blend sassy attitude metallic beats sharp songwriting elements felt integral creating pop music panned paper brown eyes popmatters called fame solid dance album wrote album success attributed rising club producer redone houston_chronicle felt songs present album innovative gaga deserved credit bringing real dance music mass felt point album laced dance energy extended club play slant_magazine sal_cinquemani viewed gaga lyrics cheap singing uneven best added highlights poker face paper rely solely production sing hooks freedom washington_post criticized album lacking originality robert_christgau gave album honorable mention referred fame garnered grammy nominations 52nd grammy awards december album nominated album year won album chart performance united_states fame debuted number seventeen billboard sales issue dated november fluctuating charts album reached number issue dated march reached peak number chart album topped billboard chart stayed number spot non consecutive weeks march album certified times platinum shipments million copies recording_industry_association_of_america riaa release combined fame deluxe edition album jumped billboard sales reached highest sales week issue dated january copies sold issue dated january fame moved new peak billboard charts weeks end fame fifth best selling album year fame sold million copies united_states april seventh best selling digital album selling million digital copies canada album reached number certified seven times platinum shipment copies sold copies march album debuted number peaked number new_zealand certified double platinum australia album debuted number peaked number album certified times platinum australia australian_recording_industry_association aria shipments copies fame debuted united_kingdom number week sales copies spending weeks replaced songs mother position album spent consecutive weeks number spot certified times platinum british_phonographic_industry bpi sold copies september album reach platinum certification based digital sales selling units album ninth best selling album 21st century france fame debuted number seventy reached peak number weeks certified diamond status february sold copies ireland album entered charts number fifth week climbed number consecutive weeks mainland europe album peaked number european albums austrian albums_chart germany fourth downloaded album reached mexico belgium czech_republic denmark finland greece hungary italy netherlands norway poland russia switzerland album sold million copies worldwide promotion promote album gaga performances worldwide televised appearance june performed berlin fashion week think dance tonight jay_leno vietnam 57th miss universe beauty competition january performed television ireland tonight songs fame second season series episode summer kind wonderful poker face rises money honey remains gaga performed poker face american idol april celebrate launch dirty sexy money abc created music video gaga song beautiful dirty rich directed initially announced gaga second single poker face chosen instead videos released song composed clips second actual music video song charted singles chart digital downloads peaked number eighty album received promotion headlining concert tour fame ball tour started march san_diego california gaga concert tour north american shows march followed dates oceania solo trek europe dates asia soon followed performances shows north_america postponed april gaga described tour traveling museum incorporating artist pop performance art concept tickets distributed charity alternate versions minimal variations planned gaga accommodate different venues consisted segments segment followed video interlude segment ended encore set list consisted songs fame gaga appeared stage new costumes including innovative dress entirely bubbles premiered unreleased song called future love alternate set list minor changes performed european dates received positive critical appreciation critics complimenting vocal clarity fashion sense ability pull like professional artist gaga second headlining tour monster ball tour heavily consistent songs fame album tracks follow 3rd concert tour born way ball songs fame singles dance released album lead single commercially worldwide june digital distribution song critically acclaimed reviewers complimenting club anthem like nature associated achieved commercial success topping charts united_states australia canada netherlands united_kingdom reaching sixteen countries song received grammy nomination category lost electronic duo punk song harder better faster stronger poker face released second single album received critics praised robotic hook chorus single achieved greater success dance topping charts countries released poker face gaga second consecutive number hot december poker face received grammy nominations categories song year record year won best dance recording album single australia new_zealand sweden denmark fourth france song received mixed reviews critics compared criticized bringing party like nature album halt embarrassment album failed match success previous singles australia new_zealand reaching respectively peaked sweden seven france released single united_states canada european nations fourth single australia new_zealand united_kingdom song critically appreciated catchy tune wanna ride disco stick hook song reached countries united_states australia canada announced single united_kingdom ireland release date july fourth single united_states fifth single overall song reached australia canada ireland united_kingdom reached united_states song received critical acclaim fun filled club friendly nature deemed memorable telling song album associated music video song shot mini movie gaga starring doomed killed boyfriend end takes revenge fame popularity originally intended release fame additional tracks announced gaga record label standalone album containing new songs deluxe edition album contains fame entirety album deals darker fame experienced gaga course travelling world expressed monster metaphor gaga compared feel debut album yang concept cover artwork gothic look gaga convince record company allow shoot composition takes inspiration gothic music fashion shows contemporary critics gave positive review album majority complimenting songs bad romance telephone dance dark countries album charted fame like united_states canada japan charted separate album reached major markets announced supporting album started november continued spring track listing formats notes signifies additional producer credits personnel recording studios los_angeles boy studios miami studios new_york personnel adapted fame liner notes charts certifications release history | The Fame | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
11513_AcousticHeartsofWinter | acoustic hearts winter acoustic hearts winter christmas album second studio album american pop duo album released september united_states album conceived project completing deluxe edition debut album rush production album majority songs cover versions religious christmas contemporary classics originals appear set written album instrument driven acoustic feel primarily guitar utilizes pop music influences christmas music album sold copies united_states album received generally positive reviews critics complimenting lyrical content original songs overall sound acoustic hearts winter debuted billboard peaked holiday albums chart second best selling holiday album sole single album greatest time year promote santa clause escape clause peaked billboard hot promoted album mainly usa disney world christmas day parade album released new traditional cover songs background summer wrapping production recording debut album rush began recording christmas album worked duo debut album disney related acts recruited executive produce effort anticipated finishing album end summer order released holiday season thought ironic christmas album hottest days year told news producers james filled studio christmas decorations christmas tree gifts open order christmas spirit composition acoustic hearts winter musically based christmas music pop pop rock teen pop songs produced executive producers james adapted arranged cover songs album songs incorporate heavy instrumentation guitar cello percussion bass piano album mainly composed cover versions christmas contemporary holiday classics original numbers included joy world kings god rest merry gentlemen silent night religious traditional included traditional deck halls home christmas little drummer boy originally performed let snow notably performed album opening number greatest time year album originals written james second original closing track year reflection past current different according duo song dedicated grandmother died christmas eve years previous edition album exclusively available retailer target wish merry christmas winter wonderland bonus tracks christmas tree originally performed reception critical reception allmusic complimented classic christmas songs composed light contemporary pop fashion noting original songs album logan jesus freak hideout commended powerhouse vocals tracks said deck halls bit boring acoustic feel set overall said album good share standout tracks sure satisfy fan modern christmas music specifically pointed little drummer boy impressive lyrical content year critic praised duo original songs ditch routine hand viewed rest album flat forgettable chart performance chart dated december nearly months initial release winter debuted number billboard peaked remained inside half chart weeks maintained position inside albums seven weeks chart chart issued november album debuted number week later moved number peaked spent weeks chart winter second best selling holiday album holiday season holiday seasons album entered holiday albums chart respectively album sold copies united_states date promotion greatest time year promote disney affiliated film santa clause escape clause november released single itunes store conjunction song packaged interview duo station song appeared hot chart december issue propelled debut number hot digital songs chart greatest time year debuted number billboard hot additionally peaked number pop music videos developed song intercut scenes film second solely features sisters duo performed greatest time year live usa additionally performed disney world christmas day parade tour opening act cyrus best album released deluxe edition target included covers traditional christmas song wish merry christmas winter wonderland christmas tree variations greatest time year included compilation albums wrapped track listing personnel listed liner notes charts | Acoustic Hearts of Winter | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
11567_MyWorld(EP) | world world debut extended play canadian recording artist released november album considered half piece project later supplemented debut studio album world signing recording contract light growing popularity youtube worked collaborators including mentor usher addition producers music incorporates pop styles lyrically discusses teen romance coming age situations release world received generally favorable reviews music critics complimented production debuted number billboard week sales copies strongest debuting release new artist topped following week dreamed dream moved units release march predecessor peaked number months release record certified platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa sales exceeding million copies internationally extended play attained similar success debuted atop canadian albums_chart later certified double platinum additionally attained double platinum recognition united_kingdom singles released world international successes lead single time reached countries singles charts follow lonely girl peaked canada united_states promotional singles love favorite girl peaked billboard hot project additionally promoted television appearances remix album compilation album worlds collection released later november packaged world world worlds acoustic disc set february released vinyl time background composition began career youtube posting videos performances singing competitions family members attend popularity website grew discovered eventual manager flew atlanta georgia consult recording artist usher provided audition signed recording contract october april recording debut single time usher described young phenomenon definitely priority later described record title way describe adding represented elements world recording world expressed desire grow artist fans grow musically project incorporates pop styles similar michael_jackson usher entertainment_weekly described record featuring love ballads dance pop looked address variety lyrical themes described songs teens relate stuff happens everyday life introductory track time discusses admiration female desire significant favorite girl shares similar sentiment describing object affection prized possession ballad earth inspired divorce parents written fans similar situation wasn bigger details work past difficulties relationship experiences noted experimenting new jack swing elements prominent michael_jackson eighth studio album dangerous described rip felt lonely girl important girls lonely girl track compared beyoncé dance features vocals usher garnered comparisons jackson world closes love samples described mtv_news club track synths signature singles time released july lead single world received generally favorable reviews music critics complimented vocals noted lack originality track peaked number seventeen billboard hot later certified platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa sales exceeding million copies internationally peaked number canadian hot later certified platinum sales units song reached number singles chart attained moderate success european territories peaking thirty singles charts austria belgium germany accompanying music video released november depicted throwing party usher house absence lonely girl released november second single world met generally positive response vocals deemed strong generic lyrical content track peaked numbers united_states canada respectively certified platinum country internationally song charted thirty belgium germany accompanying music video released november depicts searching crush left local love favorite girl released promotional singles itunes store prior release world peaked numbers thirty seven billboard hot respectively promotion originally promoted world series radio television appearances summer featured radio stations september appeared presenter mtv_video_music_awards performed time network canada performed time lonely girl finale star end month october performed time lonely girl favorite girl today toyota concert series crowd program largest year surpassing earlier cyrus performance appeared ellen degeneres good morning america park november held guest role nickelodeon television series winter performed ball holiday concerts performance roosevelt fields mall long_island new_york scheduled cancelled deemed unsafe environment exceptionally large crowd people december performed new year november collaborated clothing retailer urban behavior host urban behavior tour consisted performances locations days event held november metropolis vancouver tour resumed november continued november dates appeared west mall centre montreal white oaks mall london toronto december traveled massachusetts featured guest performer dates fearless tour announced march held support world debut studio album world started june center connecticut concluded september great fair pennsylvania performed eighty shows seven sold total nearly million tickets sold generating revenue million conclusion critical reception metacritic assigns normalized rating reviews mainstream critics world received average score based reviews indicating generally favorable reviews andy_kellman allmusic complimented material kind age appropriate content fill release younger junior version adding charisma lacking lyrical depth writing billboard reviewer opined strength material opened possibility hits decade come commended love killer electro glam groove expressed desire advance age new_york_times jon provided favorable review describing lonely girl beautiful earnest track rolling_stone selected dance bigger love personal stand tracks project described vocals young overdubbed new edition style harmonies adding production songwriting worked earnest vocals writing boston_globe provided mixed review commenting indistinguishable popular mainstream artists noted earth essential track record washington_post pleased wrote tracks optimistic prominent use awards world nominated album year pop album year lost categories commercial performance united_states world debuted number billboard week sales copies strongest debuting release new artist topped following week dreamed dream moved units sixth week availability record moved copies displaying stronger sales debut week certified gold recording_industry_association_of_america riaa december sales exceeding copies attained platinum recognition january moving million units debut studio album world debuted number march predecessor reached new peak number making artist titles billboard internationally world enjoyed similar success extended play debuted number canadian albums_chart later certified double platinum sales copies austria record peaked number eventually earned platinum certification sales copies project reached number seven germany later recognized platinum selling release moving units united_kingdom peaked number attained double platinum recognition sales copies japan world certified gold selling units acoustic collection remix album released november originally distributed exclusive release available itunes store february track list consisted recorded tracks world world addition recently recorded songs pray music critics appreciated increasingly vocals felt set lacked fully acoustic material making title misleading having released north_america record debuted numbers seven canada united_states respectively international territories provided compilation album worlds collection november disc featured expanded version second disc consolidated world world track listing music critics reinforced previous individual albums questioned sized catalog need reissue compilation charted europe peaking lower positions album charts finland greece sweden denmark netherlands track listings credits adapted liner notes world personnel credits adapted liner notes world charts certifications release history | My World (EP) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
11772_YoungModern | young modern fifth final studio album australian alternative rock band released march young modern entered australian albums chart april fifth consecutive album making band accomplish feat australia album opened new_zealand albums chart young modern received aria awards aria awards including single year straight lines album year recording production spent weeks australian late practice material previously written following band recorded intermediate band demo versions songs record final versions songs band travelled los_angeles record record producer produced album alongside sessions additional songs written recorded van parks hired compose orchestral arrangements songs losing sleep world epic birds strange behaviour parks travelled prague orchestral arrangements recorded orchestra unlike previous albums funded independently band record label remove added label pressures according billboard comes nickname given lead singer time working album features guest appearances australian international musicians performed album single releases released march australia july united_states_of_america album released versions original contained songs itunes version contained extra song english garden limited edition dvd released contained documentary entitled making straight lines music video single straight lines released march week album release straight lines entered march held rank weeks peaked charts straight lines certified double platinum australian_recording_industry_association october straight lines won best selling australian single single year second single reflections sound released july digital single music video reflections sound screened june produced head pictures single losing sleep released october song spent week aria charts dropping charts music video losing sleep orchestrated produced created reflections sound video video described best video seen australia young modern fourth single mind reader released internet single february appeared radio january year artwork young modern cover tribute dutch painter composition red blue yellow response received high acclaim reviewers allmusic review said album contained catchy melodic hooks inspired lyrical themes stunning string arrangements called pinnacle band fascinating development praise songs album calling straight lines instant rock classic rolling_stone reviewer called members young late twenties aggressively modern entertainment_weekly called album polished glam rock suite sputnikmusic reviewer tyler fisher approved album think good commenting good aria awards undoubtedly better mainstream year weekly entertainment segment popular australian breakfast sunrise australian music personality sincere comparison album classic beatles album sgt popmatters critical album began review statement reach level intellectual maturity tell difference cryptic poetic lyrics continued fashion pearson likened saying share common inability inability write lyrics praise single released album losing sleep stating losing sleep proof capable recording interesting music track listing songs written noted young modern station straight lines hamilton losing sleep reflections sound birds strange behaviour birds man knew waiting day hamilton mind reader hamilton low world itunes store bonus tracks english garden straight lines itunes special edition bonus dvd making documentary straight lines music video vinyl version album limited copies worldwide available australia personnel charts | Young Modern | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
12024_InfinityonHigh | infinity high infinity high studio album american rock band released february follow band commercially successful album tree pre production began group hometown chicago writing rehearsal sessions took place recorded july october los_angeles california mixed hollywood music composed lead singer guitarist lyrics penned bassist album features collaborations new producers guest artists jay-z sees band experimenting musical genres pop punk including soul group utilized instruments horns violins previous releases reported billboard fall boy pop punk roots write increasingly accessible pop tunes slight departure group previous sound critics felt lyrics served response band rise fame group embarked tours promote album including friends wake album leak internet band included download code leaked london live extended play purchase week initial release infinity high debuted number billboard selling copies week making fall boy number album second effort reached number new_zealand opened inside worldwide countries including canada united_kingdom australia infinity high sold million units worldwide million sales february album fourteen songs released singles charted billboard hot led lead single ain scene arms race number album certified platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa march month release shipments million copies received generally positive reviews music critics praising vocals album new musical direction background taking month break following band black clouds tour promotion album tree fall boy returned studio begin work follow effort band began writing songs new album touring intended quickly new album order momentum wake breakthrough success stated wished begin working record earlier group management urged members time constant touring schedule band label underwent changes group prepared record postponed studio schedule weeks bassist lyricist asserted definitely writing time going try squeeze drop stone wrong rock industry fans waiting far long bands away disappear face planet way going fall boy time contributed cover song nightmare christmas soundtrack remix song joints world snakes plane soundtrack purchased house los_angeles spent time writing lyrics new songs recording production writing album began searching potential producers band sought singer producer admired work soundtrack film version saw interviews band discussed desire work contacted group produced songs like lawyer way trying produced band previous album handled production infinity high fourteen tracks recording band began weeks pre production encouraged period included rehearsals writing working sounds arrangements began chicago group relocated studios los_angeles additionally rough recordings songs created studio future reference infinity high recorded july october los_angeles writing process individually band members generally write lyrics send create melody playing guitar words find groove goal songs create music changing original lyrics little possible melody written create general rhythm song fall boy specific rhythm lead guitar roles viewed rhythm guitarist album experience drummer previous bands guitarist wrote guitar parts hearing work filling spaces songs tons guitars atmospheric parts group felt writing process helped create sound listening finished tracks members selected guest appearances felt work songs group aim stars choices collaborators stating want bring people expect year like new friends like let jay-z commented working jay-z saying insane called thought gon talk assistant answers phone like like happened like pretty crazy jay-z recorded introduction album opening song thriller tour australia sent band later vocal album fashion los_angeles met rapper kanye_west invited home share new music west agreed create remix ain scene arms race weeks scheduled release album band unable include remix album time constraints remix west version featuring travis released july recording album band members pursued activities produced don know think infinity high working fellow fueled act sound album like social networking website called designing clothing line interviewed album clandestine fashion shows composition music album marked departure fall boy sound band implemented diverse array musical styles reported billboard fall boy hardcore punk roots write increasingly accessible pop tunes slight departure group previous pop punk sound infinity high compared work pop punk bands green day los_angeles_times commenting feedback courses songs sweetness carried forth bubblegum bass lines drums tunes explained album contains variety different moods things older band thing older fall boy elements early records definitely album extension called ain scene arms race thing attributes change musical style love soul music acquired listening stations child describes song bit 70s funk mixed band album grave tight verses big fat choruses song closing sing influenced justin_timberlake allmusic compared produced track like lawyer way trying characterized vocal performance song straight continuing wasn rock band playing straight tour upright bass drum open kelly tunnel love referred prime slab boys famous highly pop punk mixed little white boy soul hard core song features singing falsetto chorus guitars breakdown employs death style vocals band instruments appear previous albums horns violins members open experimentation attempted produce album stated resist use lot strings golden consists exclusively vocals piano dubbed song softer group utilizes horn section got ringing ears fingers track likened queen violins addition acoustic guitar style life party features electronic influenced sounds commenting instruments stated thought fall boy record crashing wave features gospel choir thriller contains spoken word intro nme referred song esque slice rhythm radio friendly melody lyrics writing album drew lyrical inspiration rapper called best lyricist speaking infinity high lyrical themes stated record lyrics going year going saying time realized lot bands spend time running mouths time writing songs reflected record like infinity high feel like tried hard explain perspective look think extremely record critics felt lyrics address band rise fame pressure maintaining loyal fanbase new_yorker commented acts talk fame fall boy rappers selling records conflicted allmusic opined lyrics fame induced angst emphasize need drive home position stardom changed band thriller serves autobiographical years following tree release referencing band mediocre reviews breakout success fans song discusses band loss calls song album line fix reference length therapy session ain scene arms race uses wartime inspired metaphors discuss newfound popularity called song kind tongue cheek look way addicted obsessed new arts cultures loves point like lawyer described close love song band rare moment songs blog entries guest lists therapy sessions tribute chicago hardcore scene describes story rigged court case african american civil rights activist crashing wave song described written track welcome respite liners majority record packaging title album title taken letter written brother describes renewed health positive effect painting originally written dutch translated clearly aware stars infinity high life enchanted speaking title shortly announcement november stated means relation record let people hear declined reveal relationship title album songs mtv reporter opined difficult statement band rising detractors finding strength photography album sets album artwork designed designed artwork album winged sheep depicted cover album bedroom moon stars background inside booklet features card designs photos band members promotion promotion album began november band performing ain scene arms race time november song shipped radio night performance week following performance single added track pop alternative radio song song revealed album receive official single release january tunnel love released digital promotional single december minor hit united_states peaking billboard hot band began friends enemies tour january build interest album tour consisted intimate club shows cities united_states early november permanent lifetime weeks released album leaked online led rumors band message boards album released week early rumors incorrect fall boy responded leak including exclusive live leaked london recorded london sold january purchase encourage fans buy album downloaded band website tuesday february tuesday february software physical copy infinity high rom drive computer infinity high final release organization responsible leaking albums release february day album release played free shows different city united_states day started morning performance times square new_york_city followed gig band hometown chicago late night los_angeles march fall boy attempted enter book world records band perform seven continents months planning perform antarctica audience scientists working raise awareness global warming group unable flight chile antarctica poor weather instead went break world record interviews conducted duo hour period setting mark seventy promote album release embarked extensive tour schedule concerts united_states canada australia new_zealand south_africa europe asia began academy cobra starship tour originally planned begin april band decided postpone date citing health issues exhaustion stated health issue health issue needs worry life threatening worn honor tour group designed custom given away fan contest described tour biggest adding working hard look sound best fall boy kiss inspired fan contest brother created prints images based record created ink mixed band members blood band gave away prints winners stop hoped contest serve shed light needed support blood drives live concert dvd recorded phoenix later released entitled live phoenix band headlined international arena tour featuring gym class heroes cute aim thirty dates canada tour inspired children book wild things included sets designed artist containing images book commenting decision incorporate elements book explained wild things great narrative pretty song written know monster islands singles songs released singles album fourteen tracks charted billboard hot reaching international charts infinity high spurred lead single ain scene arms race highest charting song band chart worldwide commented band decision pick ain scene single saying songs record bigger radio hits right message sent radio weeks digital release january digital release track debuted peaked number hot stayed position consecutive weeks spending weeks single sold digital downloads opening week breaking music industry records highest debut total largest opening week tally group nielsen_soundscan began tracking digital sales set new record highest bow band radio titles joined chart reached number defunct pop number came number alternative songs internationally ain scene debuted peaked inside charts reached number new_zealand number number platinum status australia number canadian hot ireland placed number european hot released second single march peaked number hot chart weeks retired came number performed weaker chart number reached million sales mark week ending december highest charting australia peaked number australian aria chart achieved platinum status region new_zealand canada ireland reached breaks released august single failed chart hot reach number singles chart highest position number seventeen australia consecutive hit infinity high region fourth single like lawyer way trying managed reach number australia tunnel love official single leaked online band infinity release later given exclusive download itunes managed reach number eighty hot critical reception infinity high received generally positive reviews music critics praising vocals album new musical direction metacritic assigns normalized rating reviews mainstream critics album received average score based reviews indicates generally favorable reviews entertainment_weekly gave album commending band new sense swing influenced songs noting evolved superb frontman sputnikmusic agreed new vocal style saying tone rounded cut borderline high end parts previous album occasionally tones far varied different styles calling lyrics sharp popmatters called album wildly exciting experimental felt greatly improved tree enjoyed disc new pop direction felt songs typical fall boy original sound tunnel love undermined album potential billboard called infinity high melodic wild powerful pop record referred album true surprise album ranked best albums critics felt album overly ambitious band musical departure listeners ign felt album dramatic hooks times band great focusing best album bit overwhelming slant disliked melodramatic got ringing ears fingers golden writing don handle style panic disco allmusic opined album pop direction band lyrical claims wishing stick roots called album styles hit miss commented infinity high fun record band self assured able utilize talents album guardian believed album overly noted happy haven forgotten catchy nme found guest producers unnecessary disliked songs admired album infectious nature chart performance infinity high major commercial success debuting number billboard chart week sales copies united_states according nielsen_soundscan infinity sold million copies date february band number album second consecutive effort previous release tree peaked number album spent weeks total chart weeks infinity high opened number billboard rock albums charts digital sales making total week tally second week fell number billboard selling copies decline post grammy week album rose number week units sold fourth week disc slipped number sold copies infinity high sales fell fifth week moving copies descending number chart sixth week fell number sold copies april album certified platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa denoting shipment million copies finished year number list global best selling albums infinity high shipped million copies worldwide album charted inside worldwide making band successful breakthrough album internationally infinity high charted europe debuting number billboard european albums chart australia debuted peak number australian remained australian chart total weeks spending seven weeks 31st chart week broke remained weeks row accumulating total thirteen weeks certified double platinum australian_recording_industry_association aria denoting shipments copies infinity high debuted number new_zealand remained position consecutive weeks logging total thirty seven chart weeks making fifth longest chart new_zealand charts marking weeks went spend combined total weeks inside received platinum recording_industry_association_of_new_zealand rianz shipments united_kingdom album debuted number week sales weeks certified platinum british_phonographic_industry bpi units shipped went sell date january album debuted number canada week sales infinity certified platinum shipments units ireland record peaked number according fourteen weeks went platinum entering french albums chart number infinity high reached peak number held weeks track listing lyrics written music composed fall boy personnel charts | Infinity on High | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
12029_SheWolf | wolf wolf spanish eighth studio album singer songwriter released october sony music latin executive producers enlisted collaborators including future cut musically record shifts traditional latin pop pop rock musical styles instead exploring electropop influences folk world music lyrical themes album focus love relationships based conversations friends wolf reached number charts argentina ireland italy mexico switzerland charted inside spain germany united_kingdom debuted number billboard wolf certified double platinum colombia mexico platinum italy spain gold numerous countries including france united_kingdom album supported singles lead single wolf spanish language version reached countries spanish language version released worldwide second single united_states release substituted fourth single gypsy spanish language version embarked promote wolf background production attained international success release fourth fifth studio albums oral vol spawned highly successful singles don lie respectively promote albums embarked reportedly grossed million worldwide signed year deal international touring company prompted forbes fourth highest earning female musician history soon began work studio album titled wolf places recorded bahamas interview rolling_stone said specifically chose studio learned previously recording sessions artists like cure fan unlike previous projects predominantly composed latin pop rock styles wolf electropop album world music influences asked album electronic influences responded felt curious intrigued electro pop world offer wanted sure album kicks hit hard wanted concentrate beat music certain extent complex try experiment sounds parts world explaining meaning title said wolf woman time woman knows wants free prejudice notions defends deepest desires teeth claws like wild animal executive producers album enlisted diverse group producers collaborate tracks half record production duo wrote tracks album collaborators included later said collaboration williams helped learn lot noting collaborating try capture person learnt lot method singer revealed tracks days commented interesting fast immediate studio little slower musician lead singer american post punk band bravery personally called compose title track album hill explained began working single saying contacted hill asking stuff mind thing independently liked lot sang melodies wrote crazy lyrics happened american rapper previously appeared featured artist don lie talked chemistry saying natural chemistry love latin vibe vibe love aspect days hard pick love beginning end represents degrees rocks wolf jean appears featured artist track spy musical styles lyrics wolf primarily electropop album combines influences musical styles countries regions like africa colombia india middle_east termed album sonic experimental trip said researched folk music different countries order combine electronics world sounds oriental hindu music etc title track example electronic music styled production album composed 70s disco guitars robot effects electropop song contains elements world music influences surface songs like wait gypsy heavy synth based electro funk song inspired middle eastern strings included closest thing acoustic song album features instrumentation tracks like long time good stuff display electronica latin elements critics found 1980s electropop track men town similar work american band doubt jean collaboration spy bouncy disco song described sultry playful elements rock music present album evident noisy stadium rock song bonus track mixes pop hip hop music playful rap wanted sure kicks hit hard tracks wolf bass driven revealed idea album sound like end describing like standing white canvas admitted knew wanted electronica influenced album beginning lyrics tracks wolf according written feminine perspective attributed growing maturity noting think maybe feel like woman today songs focus emotions woman experiments love love jealousy fantasies singer said based conversations struggling romantic lives issue prominently covered track men town sings lack eligible los_angeles song contains references american actors knows personally popular destinations like jocelyn_vena mtv commented wasn afraid little came lyrics wolf interview singer asked reason lyrics like happy sued track long time replied maybe hard explain lyrics know wishes boyfriend new girlfriend terrible vacation paris eaten alive french themes album touches include night life sex songs like spy rolling_stone critic labelled meditation release promotion wolf released october germany austria belgium italy ireland netherlands switzerland rest europe latin_america album released october subsequent releases spain japan australia scheduled released october united_states delayed instead released november reason delay ghost decided include minute production version album wolf reissued hispanic countries features additional remixes spanish language songs original album singles title track wolf released lead single album july received music critics praised disco influences unusual lyrics commercially song success charted countries like belgium italy germany spain united_kingdom united_states peaked number billboard hot chart number chart spanish language version song peaked number billboard hot latin songs charts accompanying music video directed song features dancing surroundings like red cave golden cage released second single album worldwide october excluding united_states substituted song met positive reviews music critics complimented expressive songwriting commercially song moderately successful charted countries united_states peaked number spanish language version song peaked number billboard hot latin songs chart number chart accompanying music video song directed features fighting man bedroom features vocals american rapper commissioned single album officially released united_states october song received generally favourable reviews music critics appreciated production peaked number billboard hot number pop songs charts accompanying music video song directed features scenes interspersed scenes dancing gypsy released fourth final single album march song generated positive response music critics praised acoustic styled production commercially single success charted inside countries like germany mexico spain gypsy peaked number billboard hot chart spanish language version song peaked number billboard hot latin songs chart accompanying music video song directed stars spanish professional tennis player love interest tour embarked promote wolf ninth studio album official website announced initial venues north american leg tour subsequently venues listed special tour preview held montreal canada september north american leg tour commenced connecticut september closed illinois october initial dates european leg tour announced june subsequently shows listed european leg tour planned commence france november end london england december tickets initial dates european leg soon sold extended tour beginning announcing paris france venues countries croatia russia spain switzerland soon added latin american leg tour pop festival heralded initiative bring international music stars latin_america initial tour dates leg announced december soon venues countries like argentina brazil colombia mexico added tour dates title track wait gypsy songs wolf included setlist tour stage shaped like letter enable maximum viewers easily large screen set stage visuals designed entertainment branding agency projected performances mainly wore gold crop coupled skin tight leather pants wore concert shows included pink gown skirt blue dress concert shows received critics praised charisma displayed performances commercially tour success ranked number year end north american tours list grossed total million continent total ticket sales amounting north_america tour sold average tickets total tickets tour bigger success worldwide ranking number worldwide tours total gross million ticket sales amounting live album held paris paris france released live paris december critical reception metacritic assigns normalized rating reviews mainstream critics wolf received average score based reviews indicating generally favourable reviews stephen_thomas_erlewine allmusic gave album positive review concluded wolf celebration strange comes night entertainment_weekly praised production music album calling album unusually effective dance floor dynamite likely encounter year digital_spy complimented ability mix album eclectic range influences cohesive collection songs noted fans disappointed fact wolf latin pop routes favour sound appeal radio world daily_telegraph praised album summed review saying elements add perfection musicomh singled tracks produced best album noted songs merely songs produced observer labelled album brilliant bbc_music thought varied pop album rolling_stone positive album called globe star gave album positive review praising exploration world music experimentation saying song goes completely unexpected places perfectly commercial shine avant garde pop commended production calling wolf compelling consistently entertaining disc concluded created wonderful pop past year critic felt completely abandoned musical roots commented rumors identity exaggerated billboard positively noted album certainly adventurous peers felt execution little forced singled tracks gypsy wait album highlights sal_cinquemani slant_magazine thought takes electro pop sound felt album bit identity problem new_york_times gave album negative review criticized productions concluded review saying american edition leave recognition wolf included allmusic year end favorite albums favorite latin albums favorite pop albums lists awards ceremony album received nomination category spanish album year shock awards ceremony nominated album year nominated best international female solo artist brit awards second nomination award commercial performance wolf attained international commercial success austria album entered peaked number austria chart staying chart total weeks debuting number seven french albums_chart wolf went chart total weeks certified album gold shipment copies wolf debuted atop displacing american recording artist madonna album celebration position consequently certified gold italy album entered albums chart number seven later peaked number consecutive weeks studio album reach number country wolf stayed chart total weeks certified platinum selling copies country portugal album debuted outside albums chart later entered chart peak position number total stay chart short lasted weeks wolf studio album reach number swiss albums chart debuted spot album appeared chart weeks total certified gold selling excess units switzerland united_kingdom album entered peaked number albums_chart charted seven weeks inside wolf certified gold british_phonographic_industry bpi shipping units region spanish titled version album success latin_america peaked number albums chart argentina certified gold selling units country mexico debuted number success album country shipped units week certified platinum gold stayed atop chart consecutive weeks total stay lasted weeks eventually certified album double platinum shipments units spain album entered peaked number spanish albums_chart staying chart total weeks certified platinum shipments units months release wolf sold million copies europe latin_america united_states wolf debuted peaked number billboard sales units album spent total weeks chart chart performance said weakest years studio album miss peaking inside according album sold copies chart album peaked number spending total week chart media outlets credited poor performance album country ghost involvement particularly minute decision delay release order add track list mastered ready ship months run president epic ghost fired record label wolf 47th best selling album world according track listing credits personnel credits adapted allmusic charts certifications | She Wolf | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
12417_WhoWeAre(Lifehousealbum) | album fourth studio album american alternative rock band released compact disc united_states june released digital download day june band entered studio demos recorded lyrics lead singer songs album inspired different emotions love bliss struggles pain musically album combination rock alternative adult alternative album received positive reviews critics peaked number fourteen billboard selling copies week managed chart charts week released certified gold united_states riaa october album lead single time released charted countries second single takes released november charted billboard charts single broken released july commercial success united_states canada eventually countries background album produced american record producer started recording demos lyrics entered studio asked creating song album lead said knew playing cut listened realized pretty electric kind song turn radio album focused different emotions love bliss struggles pain musically album combination rock alternative adult alternative asked title album wade stated established road unit record defines title sound fits right lead singer inspirations writing songs asked background lead single time wade said felt urgent like kiss love like time realize relationship thought dig little find place write stuff little deeper average love song terms emotion wade inspired write joke read newspaper article detailed story british boy hung result bullied fellow song broken written wade visited friend nashville needed kidney inspired band love british rock strains learn inside inspired asked song learn inside wade said wrote quick decided freestyle moments grew band able reach know going song disarray inspired wade strict religious family asked song said angels demons fight pretends don want hang storm originally written wade age sixteen going difficult times asked song interview wade said fun record love idea title surrounded negative space like cappella beginning lost confusion matter going singles time released album lead single mainstream radio song peaked number billboard hot number seven canadian hot appeared charts song nominated award takes released album second single november song peaked number thirty billboard hot weeks chart placed charts broken released album final single july appeared billboard hot canadian hot charts october broken played episode scared death months later song appeared grey anatomy episode lay hands january featured tree hill episode tonight know february reception critical reception stephen_thomas_erlewine allmusic described album post alternative guitar rock preserved amber shallow angst communicated music hooks commented pleasant hardly memorable hardly answers question matter try contact music called ballads record best band produced commented album balanced far groundbreaking returned consistent best jesus freak hideout said album isn different previous chapters said plenty new tracks things fresh interesting chart performance united_states debuted peaked number fourteen billboard hot selling copies week stayed chart seventy non consecutive weeks album debuted peaked billboard rock albums chart number chart album debuted peaked number stayed chart consecutive weeks debuted peaked number eighteen chart stayed non consecutive weeks certified gold united_states riaa october june album singles garnered million digital downloads promotion support went disarray tour highlighted dates los_angeles chicago new_york_city atlanta american singer songwriter joined select dates tour continued promote album july played time performed song late late august band appearance nfl pro bowl february february band performed tonight jay_leno performed live kelly playing time takes april track listing songs produced broken produced credits personnel adapted allmusic charts release history | Who We Are (Lifehouse album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
12515_PeaceonEarth(CastingCrownsalbum) | peace earth casting crowns album peace earth christmas album american christian rock band produced released october intended hall bring aspect christmas album songs relating secular christmas traditions instead featuring mix traditional christmas original songs producer hall attempted differentiate album previous ones attempting use creative ideas tried wanted utilize band female members broader visible role album release peace earth met mixed reviews critics praised album emphasis traditional christmas songs worship aspect christmas criticized album original songs felt disappointment comparison band previous albums album peaked number charts number holiday albums chart number billboard peace earth certified gold recording_industry_association_of_america riaa signifying shipments thousand copies united_states background recording according casting crowns lead vocalist peace earth written based question know peace earth world isn peaceful hall opined people hear christmas don hear true message hall intended album help people nature example message wanted people hear gave heard bells christmas day song written hope amidst personal hall felt song message hope kids generation needed hear producer album hall wanted introduce aspects ideas band felt album offered chance branch wanted band female members play prominent role people gifts composition peace earth contain material relating secular christmas traditions like instead featuring mix traditional christmas original songs heard bells christmas day instead carol bells choir children bells singing refrain peace earth sleeping originally included band album included original form version band altered song originally written christmas song remove seasonal elements version included peace earth features lyrics original form god originally recorded hall shares lead vocal duties band female members come come instrumental piece makes extensive use violin playing away originally included included peace earth form commercial reception peace earth released october debuted number chart number holiday albums chart number billboard reached peak number charts respectively peak number chart united_states ranked best selling christian album fifth best selling christian album best selling album peace earth received gold certification recording_industry_association_of_america riaa november signifying shipments copies united_states album lead single heard bells christmas day peaked number chart number chart band entry chart peaking number songs album charted away charted following appearance peaking number seven christian songs hot christian chart sleeping peaked number christian songs chart number hot christian chart joy world peaked number christian songs chart critical reception accolades release peace earth met mixed reception music critics allmusic gave album stars praising wide appeal having cohesive set songs brings worship aspect holidays particularly praising sleeping come come gave stars let comparison band previous albums holiday albums artists gave stars describing predictable praised sleeping example bold poignant songwriting cross rhythms gave album perfect stars saying trends doesn contain bell arrangements songs santa open fire praising inventive occasions brilliant exploration wonders incarnation jesus freak hideout gave album stars praising traditional christmas songs album criticizing original songs having forced feel like casting crowns wanted album traditional songs told differently remarked probably worked better originality lacking original christmas tunes 40th dove awards peace earth nominated received award christmas album year track listing personnel credits credits taken album liner notes charts certifications | Peace on Earth (Casting Crowns album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
12894_LettheBlindLeadThoseWhoCanSeebutCannotFeel | let blind lead feel let blind lead feel studio album solo project lead vocalist album released north_america february europe tracks let blind lead constructed computer generated recorded instruments music software described stream consciousness nature cox song created span hours addition music lyrics written sung spot release tracks arranged order recorded cox described album having dynamic arc north american cover art modified photograph painting doctor treating sick boy face child obscured camera flash cox feels gives picture romantic element lyrics let blind lead autobiographical nature reflecting life experiences cox include abuses received child past drug time spent hospitalized teenager genetic disorder syndrome songs concern best friend guitarist album dedicated winter vacation reflection time met cox examines relationship let blind lead generally received critics praised cox emotional lyrics criticized music lacking substance record charted number billboard magazine chart week production music sound utilizes computer based instruments created recorded musical software program allows cox turn pretty sound keyboard according effects built program seldom band assisted cox production let blind lead showing basics software aiding selection equipment record cox described process recording album stream consciousness songs written recorded addition lyrics album created recorded album title derived dream cox saw group protesters holding sign reading let blind lead feel waking cox wrote phrase bed described concept magazine like able know right direction somebody instinct lead way arrangement tracks let blind lead chronological presented order recorded artwork north american album cover artwork originates medical journal cox discovered store painting journal depicts doctor treating ill boy mom looks concerned described cox painting face boy obscured flash camera kind took away photo according picture romantic idea emotion face got cox described boy boy adding related boy literally store started crying european album artwork created group designs cover art label style music let blind lead characterized ambient psychedelic pop music similar style cox previous work band album cox drawn ambient music ambiguous repetitive nature considers inspired style sonic picture girl groups music instruments heard record include guitar drums bells cox considers voice instrument moving effects vocal tracks music consider songwriter cox prefers use effects voice instrumental ambiguous nature said interested parts like vocalists vocals vocals like instrument create tracks let blind lead cox continually adds elements song feel like getting crowded sounds like missing add music product hours work days pitchfork media cox said song genesis usually beat cox considers music let blind lead dynamic arc half record contains accessible songs depressed middle created kind black hole misery tried bring end cox intended music audience addition wanted album healing element somebody listen way feel like went bad period time came composer runs organization studies music therapy described cox having big influence ideas music considers music art form know immediate effect human found time met talked like meeting hero album opening track ghost story contains sample young boy telling ghost story obtained cox internet audio archive free music samples cox found sample moving create intro set tone rest album wanted create haunted record know kind filled ghosts thought set album nicely summarized song consisting basically cassette effected hammer sounds small horror intended represent depression cox described song depressing song let blind lead concrete musically instrumental track supposed create impression passing falling bed lights instrumental song class sonic track produced compilation album self titled final song let blind lead instrumental track intended bring album circle having start end ambient note recurring focus album lyrics created guitar loop basis song cold ice lyrics cox working produce considered policy print lyrics album liner notes rule enforced label owner believed practice experience rock record despite largely agreeing sentiment cox chose print lyrics let blind lead wanted looked like having words song interview pitchfork_media cox described lyrical origins song let blind lead largely autobiographical nature reflecting life experiences song recent bedroom conveys experience cox aunt died bedroom everybody knew pass away went faded everybody started crying overwhelmed death bring tears like rest family event expressed song lines walked outside cry don know don know cox inability cry stemmed having involved drugs time believes eliminated childhood instinct cry song attempts communicate emotional vacancy sense detachment characterized moving childhood river card based puerto rican short story entitled little coloured boy river story tells boy falls love reflection river believing person similar greek myth cox attempted capture childhood energy remember experiencing relating conclusion story boy jumps water making river card song dead child lyrical contents inspired russian article cox read children born aids confined hospitals lifestyles mistakes parents cox genetic condition known syndrome related article experiences children hospitals having chest sixteen got real children hospitals finding kind haunted weird places guard described sad song lyrics illustrate having age dealing newfound anxiety comes meeting new people cox explains anxiety stems lacking energy represent people guard lyrical content cold ice based relationship cox girl named alice having fallen love fifth grade proposed marry school playground alice rejected cox calling ring given cheap piece years later cox worked alice subway restaurant occasionally reason ask watch change uniform restaurant described having cold ice cox suspects trying torture song bite marks boy prostitution song cox references experience kissing man bit hard shoulder leaving bite marks like weeks experience abuses received child formed lyrical basis song recurring source lyrical subject matter let blind lead cox best friend guitarist album dedicated winter vacation concerns time met seeing bus stop savannah georgia cox attracted kind like physical way seeing melancholy sitting staring ground fell love cox family later drove beach winter vacation relates cox memory beach infected new love found meeting words past moving wondering somebody going come stay uncertainty characterized lines cox considers pop song clichés referencing rain comes goes song cox asks going come staying cox examines addiction drug relationship talks lot things changed relationship met girl friendship gon change difficult cox asserts drugs takes sleep sleep prepared face reception metacritic let blind lead feel received average critic score based reviews indicating universal acclaim release album received pitchfork_media best new music later placed 26th publication best albums week album peaked number billboard magazine chart pitchfork_media praised album review writing works best drawn evolving audio presence entire world explore popmatters found album confessions delivered bare authenticity far compelling repeat rewarded album stars saying song distinctive quality allowing stand backing view album individual elements unify ing greater product slant_magazine negative album writing let blind lead presents intriguing mixture sounds rarely cox whip exciting review likened album tempered version radar magazine wrote tracks let blind lead substantial sean said considering number free songs cox released blog length album point wrote record songs suggest work bedroom pop doesn know quit allmusic writer found let blind lead cox tendency try hard profound title title track example wanting badly important sounds forced wrote review cox narratives little sense noting time singing interview mtv_news cox said reception let blind lead response record general response positive rooted concept emotional album album lot feeling naked fact case reason way stream consciously sic calculated don mind long calculated track listing songs written ghost story recent bedroom river card guard winter vacation cold ice past small horror ready set glow bite marks class let blind lead feel bonus disc included european release collection tracks released digitally bedroom bedroom stained glass swan abandoned closet spring break abc glasgow personnel engineering mixing mixing layout assistance mastering release history | Let the Blind Lead Those Who Can See but Cannot Feel | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
12910_MusicoftheSun | music sun music sun debut studio album singer rihanna released august prior signing rihanna discovered record producer barbados helped rihanna record demo tapes send record labels jay-z chief executive officer ceo president given rihanna demo jam invited audition label hearing turned single replay auditioned jay-z ceo president record label group signed spot prevent signing record label rihanna signed jay-z continued work rogers production partner music producers chin stargate music sun features vocals canadian rapper music group jamaican singer music incorporates caribbean music reggae dance pop ballads music sun received generally mixed reviews music critics complimented caribbean inspired songs criticized production album debuted number number chart album peaked album charts germany new_zealand switzerland united_kingdom produced singles replay want peaked number billboard hot chart number dance club songs chart music sun certified gold recording_industry_association_of_america riaa denoting shipments copies background signing rihanna discovered home country barbados american record producer met december mutual friends rihanna rogers wife couple vacation barbados rihanna friend told rogers wife aspiring singer singing performing meeting time rogers asked rihanna come hotel room performed renditions destiny child emotion mariah carey hero rihanna renditions impressed rogers took new_york accompanied mother record demo tapes sent record labels recorded demo year intermittently rihanna able record school holidays age rihanna signed rogers production company assigned lawyer manager completed demo tape distributed record labels world late respond demo tape jay-z recently appointed president ceo rihanna auditioned music office looking audition meeting jay-z rihanna explained interview felt walking room saying got nervous like god right look look look remember extremely quiet shy cold entire time butterflies sitting star struck audition rihanna performed cover love replay time written produced rogers included debut album jay-z initially skeptical signing rihanna felt replay big saying song big hard new artist come don sign songs sign artists audition resulted rihanna signing album record deal february day audition jay-z saying ways door sign deal window meaning going let leave signing record deal signing rihanna cancelled meetings record labels relocated barbados new_york live rogers wife rihanna explained concept title album saying sun representative native caribbean culture album consists music heritage recording composition rihanna worked producers continued work rogers previously written produced replay time rihanna demo tape rihanna stated heard replay want record expressing felt song sing grew like song end recording process interview rihanna explained pair helped develop song writing abilities saying rogers worked recording artists including britney_spears christina_aguilera music sun caribbean influenced urban dance pop album dance pop songs complemented ballads lead single replay written rogers produced simple dance pop song beats reggae vocal lyrically song asking play protagonist favorite song dancing club time written produced rogers acoustic guitar driven ballad know stripped string driven song addition working rogers majority album rihanna worked production teams stargate wrote produced second single released album want rihanna described fun song song want song girl telling boy girl boy wants remix song entitled want features rap vocals included bonus track rihanna sophomore album girl like alongside rogers stargate wrote produced let appears ninth song album music sun contains remake jamaican singer don love features recording artist critical reception music sun received generally mixed reviews music critics new_york_times viewed album combination pop resulted replay summer biggest seductive club tracks felt rihanna sounds stranded beat sing rolling_stone found lacking replay value rhythm single generic vocal caribbean charm sal_cinquemani slant_magazine called album teen described lead single replay pop mixture owes plenty sweat beyoncé baby boy entertainment_weekly wrote rihanna vibrant vocals lift tracks like let bland debut filled production arrangements block robert_christgau village_voice rated album indicating bad record details rarely merit thought positive review commented album presents rihanna managed set apart urban dance pop artists beyoncé stated music sun descends slow jams overall consistency attributes picks pace end result engaging urban dance pop albums year jamaica observer complimented hip hop composition songs including replay rush let music sun writing listener feel happy commercial performance united_states sold debuted number billboard album chart chart issue dated september album spent total weeks chart music sun debuted chart number chart issue spent total weeks chart months release album certified gold recording_industry_association_of_america riaa january denoting shipments copies november album sold copies united_states canada debuted peaked number seven canadian albums_chart chart issue september dropped following week months release album certified platinum shipments copies outside united_states canada failed achieve comparable level chart success united_kingdom album debuted peaked number albums_chart chart issue october second week charting music sun fell positions number dropped official following week album certified gold british_phonographic_industry bpi denoting shipments copies europe album debuted swiss albums chart number chart issue september peaked number weeks later austria music sun debuted austrian albums_chart number chart issue september peaked number following week album debuted peaked number french albums_chart chart issue september netherlands debuted peaked number dutch albums_chart chart issue april spent week chart new_zealand album debuted new zealand albums_chart number chart issue september september october music sun dropped albums chart entry number october fourth week charting album peaked number singles replay released album lead single song peaked number new_zealand_singles_chart number billboard hot chart singles chart accompanying music video directed features rihanna club environment want released second final single music sun december song failed replicate chart success replay experienced peaking number billboard hot chart inside multiple charts accompanying music video directed features rihanna beach setting track listings notes denotes producer denotes vocal producer personnel credits music sun adapted allmusic musicians production mixed charts certifications release history | Music of the Sun | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
12936_Cê | album brazilian singer songwriter guitarist released september album took title portuguese word meaning written band mind chosen guitarist received mixed positive critical commentary critics specifically noted album lyrical focus human sexuality title cover word shortened version portuguese personal meaning says version everyday speech writes lyrics typically writes word sings performing inspiration album title came wrote instead thought appropriate title designed album cover albums went long design process cover colors text positioning changed frequently chose color purple cover background mentioned multiple times album band recording wrote album material band mind played music complete unit band guitarist confirmed participant album invited pick musicians primary recording completed weeks result extensive rehearsals conducted months prior extended recording process including production rhythm tracks extended weeks asked album sound boston_globe responded intended songs realized manner young musicians hired work album allowed lyrics themes lyrical subject matter received attention nearly critic reviewing described new_york_times reviewer brazilian music expert wrote disc displays poetic representations sex particular noted album theme unconventional sexual roles uncertainty sexual orientation concerning album says resulted desire rock album album released ended reception received rating percent online review aggregator metacritic corresponds generally favorable reviews writing new_yorker music journalist described album closest indie rock compared previous records brazilian pop favoring loud rhythms common american garage bands jones went describe album falling loosely rock music genre classification new_york_times noted fell petty end emotional spectrum compositions raw allmusic rated album stars wrote poor lacked creative spark trademark conversely donnell stylus magazine gave album rating saw better recent works compared foreign sound particular village_voice critic compared foreign sound noted relative simplicity triumph awarded latin grammy best singer songwriter album track listing songs rocks personnel guitar vocals guitar keyboards bass guitar drums charts weekly charts | Cê | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
13759_CostelloMusic | debut album scottish rock band released october fallout records drop gun recordings march records success peaking albums_chart spent weeks debuted justin_timberlake stayed position weeks time sisters album single releases download dagger successful single peaking netherlands singles failed chart countries success resulted band touring internationally playing shows europe united_states japan band ensuing popularity saw win brit award best british album sold copies august background band gig basement glasgow february band spotted record company talent scout shortly music week said month scout discovered labels flying scotland major labels handful indies showed lot interest band band eventually signed album released subsidiary band flown record album recording studio previously bob_dylan choice record jon desire create old fashioned sound studio contains vintage equipment jon said makes feel bit like interested producer flown help complete album album named music studio rent lyrics composition critics likened album works bands known british rock roots sal_cinquemani slant_magazine said sound like songs acts went thing copy look sound formula utterly convincingly infectious nme noted tracks album told story tells story older woman song man drug addiction dagger said release released vinyl september songs released singles dagger whistle choir baby black blue eyes commercial led released download single itunes later album released march cover art album singles created album best peaking number charts reached billboard managed chart switzerland austria netherlands france new_zealand dagger successful single peaking netherlands singles exception managed chart moderately popular japanese version released february containing tracks unavailable versions dirty barry stole dagger single version album contained videos dagger viewed directly disc program album success led band winning brit award best british album won award january total band sold million copies worldwide copies critical reception received generally favourable reviews called predictable intermittently rewarding rolling_stone called single catchy stated makes moment called high energy fun moment stylus magazine shared similar views describing infectious claiming fill minute pop punk melodic sing parts busy ign gave album outstanding rating review album saying refined album buy year surely regret sal_cinquemani slant_magazine negative calling instantly memorable tour following release album embarked tour festival circuit headlining popular festivals nme tour park opened october december supported tour playing dates february march locations included nottingham manchester glasgow birmingham london set worldwide tour play dates japan europe cut short leg tour dates citing fatigue months touring cause track listing songs written composed bonus tracks replaces boys city girls version track moving whistle choir track dagger track black blue eyes hidden track version dirty barry stole bonus track japanese version bonus track japanese version versions track boys city girls moved hidden track track personnel lead vocals guitar bass guitar shouting drums backup vocals production mixing engineering horn chart positions album singles chart archives | Costello Music | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
13851_Graduation(album) | graduation album graduation studio album american hip hop recording artist record producer kanye_west released september recording sessions album took place new_york_city los_angeles primarily produced west significant contributions brian day miller plain pat jon features guest contributions artists including pain premier album cover artwork designed japanese contemporary artist inspired indie rock chicago house graduation marked movement away ornate soul based sound west previous releases style function performing large arenas end west incorporated synthesizer sounds production electronic music sampling wider spectrum sources lyrically album introspective comparison predecessors west dedicated album analyzing exploring ambivalent outlook newfound fame continues education theme west previous studio albums college late registration album debuted number billboard selling copies week produced singles including international hits tell stronger good life coinciding release dates graduation fellow rapper cent curtis generated publicity idea sales competition resulting record breaking sales performances albums outcome competition marks turning point hip hop culture dominance rap mainstream hip hop brought end graduation received positive reviews critics earned west accolades including grammy award best rap album album sold copies certified double platinum recording_industry_association_of_america background graduation installment kanye_west planned education themed studio albums west subsequently later events surrounding conception fourth studio album album demonstrates distinctive progression west musical style approach production spending previous year touring world irish rock band west inspired watching open stadium tours night incredible sought compose rap songs operate efficiently large arenas west attempt accomplish stadium status endeavor west incorporated layered electronic synthesizers hip hop production finds utilizing slower influenced music 1980s experimenting electronic music kanye_west particularly influenced house music electronic dance music originated hometown chicago illinois early 1980s west stated growing listen hip hop music home car felt like dancing attend house club rarely listened house home felt important culture background west musical palette graduation limiting customary use samples classic soul records instead drew influences far eclectic range music genres house music graduation contains samples music elements euro disco hard rock electronica lounge progressive rock synth pop electro dub reggae studio album kanye_west modified style rapping adopted flow vocal west altered vocabulary utilized rhythmic favor melodic sounds addition west drew inspiration arena rock bands rolling_stones melodies chord songs terms rhymes touring rolling_stones bigger bang concert tour discovering audiences complex lyrical themes west conscious decision widespread recording practice excessive rap albums saturated filler instead comprised graduation significantly fewer tracks chose scale guest appearances limiting single guest rap verse entire studio album stylistic divergence desire economical studio album creative reaction brought alternative rock indie rock west listening time recording studio album west cites rock bands killers indie pop singer songwriter looked songwriting inspiration favorite musicians having considerably profound influence sound graduation largely inclusion layered electronic synthesizers west believed record took hip hop different direction acknowledged fact differences right away doubt graduation good album felt representation music listening time recording kanye_west began working graduation immediately releasing second studio album late registration late september west completed songs album intended contain total tracks time recording studio album west listen songs written folk country singer songwriters bob_dylan hopes developing methods augment word play storytelling abilities musician recommended west multiple friends including english disc jockey claimed music way dealt press reminded listened favorite alternative rock bands including killers order gain new ideas hip hop production style stadium friendly additionally west test new songs office dance clubs people listen music adjustments tracks based feedback received repeating process times necessary comparison previous albums graduation features fewer guest appearances recording artists west elaborated fully conscious decision guest vocalists minimum saying hear records favorite bands killers hear voice start finish singers pain new_york rappers famed hip hop record producer premier featured individual tracks primarily deliver hooks originally intended graduation completely devoid guest rap verses west decided invite new_orleans rapper track barry bonds time working west contributing production sixth studio album absence west explained songs hooks chords ideas special effects antics fake west instead decided record musical place hip hop incorporated african sounds percussion unknown reasons musical omitted studio album songs graduation contain background vocals provided australian dance music group collaboration came west met sydney touring country november seeking musical inspiration west asked mcdonald ideas turn suggested introduced mitchell meeting mitchell arrived studios recording music tour west sing vocal track quickly took liking voice singer guitarist edge complimented mitchell singing visiting studio time later mitchell received west asked travel los_angeles begin recording tracks studio album mitchell later admitted previously didn know kanye_west cared hip hop music collaboration changed views interview billboard west revealed worked lead singer british alternative rock band song entitled homecoming possibly released lead single graduation collaboration occurred year kanye_west met impromptu jam session abbey road studios london england west finished performing held abbey road band happened recording music recording studio exactly time song actually home track originated demo tape dating year available years later new title home west soon advance copy west debut studio album college leak released original version possesses kanye_west trademark classic soul vocal sample production style singer chorus contains lyrics different martin fact asked kanye_west change song lyrical content widely considered music critics listeners alike radio friendly track graduation west defines studio album single good life song blatant hit track features vocals singer utilizes voice audio technology west previously experimented technology debut album college background vocals songs jesus walks let brief stay sweden west sent sixteen different mixes good life recording studio audio mastering process west admitted actually care single pressured releasing record label west clarified doesn retain lingering animosity whatsoever record label regards graduation started taking definite form time filming music video second single stronger prior west making songs music video directed famed music video director film director screenwriter sci imagery music video inspired west album futuristic direction filming music video began west written song second verse returned studio parts stronger tracks recorded album watching films total recall ideas west mixed track seventy times kick drum sound precisely way wanted issues worked stronger different audio engineers different mix engineers globe recorded versions track feeling dissatisfied hearing number hit single inside club compared alongside single way favorite hip hop beat time west enlisted record producer assist drum programming studio album sees return composer multi jon played integral role executive producer west previous studio album late registration track drunk hot girls claimed day listening sing swan song german experimental rock band heard words drunk hot girls actual hot lyrics rap west instead slowly sings sinister song original melody vocals features vocal harmony chorus guest artist voice experiences second audio delay delivers song filled bridge comparison tracks album drunk hot girls taken seriously time recording sessions heard laughing background playful west abruptly makes ridiculous liner joke intentionally doesn actually rhyme said song entire studio album epic stadium rap power ballad wonder influenced kanye_west cites favorite songs graduation sought hip hop variation rock band city lights west reportedly heard snare drum track shopping furniture moss spent weeks working said wrote song thinking performing onstage audience people mind placed significant concentration speaking high volumes fewer wording initially delivers defiant lyrics intense vocal style west raps song verses single double time rhyme schemes stresses word minimalist verse west transitions faster fluid flow intricate second verses west considered release wonder album fourth single instead chose flashing lights refers track studio album hip hop beat glory originally west good music associate close friend fellow chicago hip hop artist common seventh album produced recorded west simultaneously graduation case previous albums certain tracks west originally crafted common declined eventually ended studio album song intended common passed fact west addresses opening lines record features contributed famed hip hop record producer premier west played demo phone premier asked thought premier replied enjoyed lyrics innovative beat offered scratch working track following numerous instructions supplied west premier took seven different styles including drum breaks cut different rhythms scattered track providing west different ideas choose written west envisioned concept chorus riding elevator soul jay-z dedication big brother stands song graduation didn produce production track instead handled solely atlanta record producer according west cousin soul singer jay-z emotional west played big brother studio time interview rolling_stone kanye_west recalled moment asked opinion jay-z replied considered big brother fair portrayal little brother perspective jay-z went thought song brilliantly written believed west best song jesus walks far structure emotion poetry appears japanese bonus track graduation actually songs crafted late registration seeing biographical film ray kanye_west blues rock musician decided collaborate record immediately went recording studio compose song wasn time west mayer collaborated previously worked single common sixth studio album came mayer went visit west record plant los_angeles end kanye_west felt song coincide overall second studio album subsequently composition music style graduation kanye_west departure warm soul samples college lush baroque pop orchestration late registration motivated stadium west ventured arena rock elements explores electronic music musical progression arose west touring world rock bands change came listening music encompass genres alternative rock indie rock especially house music house music electronic dance music origins traced kanye_west hometown chicago illinois productions tracks graduation unique european musical influences according west developed fascination euro disco european form electronic dance music branched american disco 1970s going columnist slant_magazine claims album hip hop beats european club worthy stripped vocals importantly green kanye_west developed affinity electronic synthesizers chicago_tribune music critic greg_kot comments incorporation synthesizer sounds musical standpoint views graduation album keyboard tones variety pitchfork_media album exhibits new production style rave stabs synth patches electronic noises contrast allmusic andy_kellman argues synthesizer use marks clear conscious diversion past productions highlights deeply rooted old nostalgia inducing samples elegant strings gospel west retracted rich live instrumentation characterized previous studio album late registration replaced heavy layered electronic synthesizers gothic tendencies loud volumes graduation west injected distorted synth chords rave stabs house beats electro disco rhythms wide array audio effects articulate hip hop production west buried signature kicks deep beneath layers synths mix graduation contains eclectic variety familiar samples manipulated west continues use vocal samples west pushing underneath synths causing sound like voices trapped huge machine like organic connections mythical black music past case productions west relies simply samples instead lies sense multi layered evident track new unfamiliar musical surroundings west retains self assurance close attention sonic detail album contains random semi sounds challenging notice sounds range keyboard crowd cheers hard rock guitars act supplement samples layered electronic synths west filled corners graduation subtle instrumental studio warrant repeated close careful listening experience according los_angeles_times album subtly dark tone inevitable toll placed west artist genre partially destroy renew torn devotion hip hop tradition restless artistic drive graduation intricate musical environments times odds west lyrics contradictory music makes sense heard attempt express internal struggle west hip hop west contained genre hard stop running crowd west verge moving forward despite predominant synthetic attributes overall electronic aesthetic emphasis placed organic string arrangements late registration remained significant factor graduation similar predecessor graduation wasn restricted confines conventional techniques typical traditional hip hop production instead west continues implement sudden musical shifts multi layered song structures express composed introductions bridges album west produced songs combine hip hop beats continues employ skill keys strings vocals melodies samples according graduation ambitious album demonstrates west ear blending structure melody timing evocative arrangement potential exist comfortably alongside effective samples acting producer west manages maintain quality control album music ensure productions build momentum revolve handful repeated samples nearly song graduation memorable hooks overall sound album progresses textures glossy polished synthesizer driven productions harder track belief sophomore effort far poorly arranged unnecessary sonic west took measures release west fashioned graduation contain ornate production studio album completely devoid hip hop record way produced cohesive package production graduation opens sparse note good morning beginning echoed beat bassline simple synthesizer drowned music arrives chorus ambient synths backing choir crafted non verbal vocal sample saved life tonight elton_john good morning eventually concludes voice jay-z lyrics ruler rapper opening track sixth studio album blueprint production champion features intermittent drops expresses slight jazz rock influence guitars favor breezy synths verses west raps constant loop words eyes hook formed question realize champion phrases line lifted dan song sports reggae inspired bridge delivered distinct vocal style soul fired track wonder starts piano based refrain contains samples song british poet proceeds synths impacted distorted snare drum strokes ethereal electronic keyboards bridge chord progression changes song adopts heavy string section melody synths composition enters instrumental passage finishes sweeping string arrangement good life utilizes multi tracked vocals guest singer auto tuned voice song melody based sampled keyboards michael_jackson tempo slightly decreased pitch raised point sound resembles barry bonds built bass line gothic organ punctuated sampled long red mountain drunk hot girls exhibits sluggish pitched rhythm eastern european drinking song contains mix dark orchestration electronics elements sing swan song german progressive rock band west claimed listening song heard words drunk hot girls actual hot lyrics rap west guest artist sing song melody opening gradual rising symphonic strings flashing lights synth transforming moderately paced synth driven beat introduction mitchell processed vocals repeat titular hook times west raps verses followed chorus sung coupled hook following break song enters passage heavily manipulated hook echoes coda draws composition close stronger built sample harder better faster stronger composed rhodes piano vocal sample stands studio album production west marries tempo beat gentle piano chords soulful sampled lovers low key track hook premier formed vocal sample contains line lifted bring noise public enemy thick heavy bass line pattern glory tempo number soul defined early production style displays sped high pitched vocal sample save country accompanied uplifting strings keys male gospel choir frontman sings chorus supplies gospel style piano motif west raps heavy drums homecoming noisy cheering crowd heard background track jay-z ode big brother begins west words stadium status backed string orchestra pounding drums distorted guitar riff piano keys mid verse track adopts synths mimic melodies string section second verse additional instrumentation enters including heavy bass line metallic percussion studio album final track good night exhibits production characteristics west musical evolution west mechanical sound bit beat elegant traditional sound classical piano lyrical content comparison previous albums largely driven commentary matters pertaining social welfare graduation introspective nature addresses personal themes west stated wanted inspirational music placed focus individual perspective experience listeners connect attempt create people theme songs dismayed messages complex frequently lost listeners didn carry live performances west attempt lyrics use skeletal rhyme schemes straightforward verses concentrating speaking volumes wording graduation having committed significant time storytelling abilities listening folk musicians west manages form lyrical narrative nearly song album west dedicated majority album conducting analysis conveying ambivalent outlook newfound wealth fame west subversive songwriting playful self critical self doubt confident celebratory face value songs contained graduation thematically distanced retained music critics remarked compounded west urgent rapping style record sounded experiencing crisis free champion primarily composed lyrics west briefly touches strained relationship father divorced mother years old eventually reaching conclusion ups downs end father champion eyes west described stronger emancipation uses song vent frustration mistakes past wonder carries introspective tone retaining chorus finding dreams west uses verses describe struggle person experiences determining meaning life achieving dreams inspired watching open stadium tours west concentrated speaking volumes words song delivers raps manner vocal flashing lights tells narrative man contemplating tragic relationship tell serves west reflection fame characterized bitter remorse defiant self awareness west begins song conflicted feelings wealth desire describing spend objectives life ties perceived overall inability grows increasingly prominent figure public eye west regains lyrical barry bonds competitive friendly battle exchange rhymes song uses major_league_baseball player metaphor west ability create music hits drunk hot girls person narrative illustrates man attractive woman club gets song self examination west attempts confront surveying consequences ways people expect conduct track west addresses indifference constructing gangster persona refusal dress act like rapper social commentary lack self restraint west comes conclusion able live people expectations flawed serve writing song west thought young girl high school dealing people coming homecoming serves heartfelt tribute west hometown chicago illinois extended metaphor city childhood sweetheart named west rhymes love chicago guilt leaving pursue musical dream song opening lines lyrically love similarly hip hop song west close friend common later appeared single music video west dedicated big brother jay-z feels close sees brother song west details love admiration jay-z relationship sibling rivalry west uses song chorus subsidiary dedication mentor taught produce music similar songwriting characteristics album closing track good night alludes west musical progression majority song composed repetitive choruses bridges west raps single verse taking trips museum grandparents verse draws close west person past charges living life like tomorrow retrospect death mother months album released addition dissolution engagement fiancée trace amounts melancholy found scattered graduation west studio album artwork west collaborated japanese contemporary artist oversee art direction graduation design cover art album accompanying singles called japan visual art characterized creatures appear friendly cheerful possess dark twisted collaboration came west visited studio brief trip tokyo japan midst touring year album artwork expresses colorful imagery influenced affiliation post modern art movement influenced manga anime production process took place course weeks west constantly new images ideas team bringing educational theme expressed west previous albums close visual plotline images contained liner notes lead graduation ceremony takes places fictional college institution situated futuristic metropolis called explained metaphor artwork saying cover based theme student life school place dreams place fun occasionally place experience rigid human race music like uses grooves tornado spins times wanted swept spun tornado artwork storyline centers bear west anthropomorphic bear mascot illustrations chronicle bear overcoming obstacles effort reach college campus time graduation ceremony story begins rainy day alarm clock running apartment car modeled car engine dies forced find alternative means transportation attempts hail cab speeds right past water tries metro rail misses pulls away left options reduced pursuing goal foot races populated multi eyed living mushrooms pursued monstrous rain cloud attempts swallow eventually bear arrives university makes ceremony time stand colleagues wide variety anthropomorphic creatures like visual story concludes bear shot cannon university sky cover cover art graduation cited fifth best album cover year rolling_stone designs album artwork later brought life use shaded animation minute animated music video good morning release hosting listening session second studio album late registration august kanye_west revealed wanted schedule release graduation october months later march west appeared los_angeles radio station power said working album common seventh album lyrics songs cappella announced release date graduation september west debuted album lead single tell new_york radio station hot released free internet features preview clips songs appear graduation showcases artists signed west record label good music collaborations musicians contains debut song west formed end pushed forward release date graduation september unspecified late august date decision west announced introductory track tell july album release date changed moved september release date rapper cent studio album curtis presented proposal label moving release date album idea sales competition cent west initially expressed indifference thought saying heard thing debate thought thing album drops album drops everybody wins gon lot good music time jam president ceo jay-z welcomed competition feeling prosperous hip hop date permanent album release generated publicity sales competition months prior september release date west extended gratitude cent enthusiasm excitement friendly competition produced confident emerge victorious west said perfectly fine losing cent saying day come day cares interview usa today cent expressed view idea sales competition stating great marketing kanye_west sell way records kanye_west generate way interest kanye_west think match find week goes sales come rivalry august cent confirmed interview end career solo recording artist graduation sell copies curtis united_states cent later retracted statement mtv interview contract agreements records promotion west spent significant time promoting graduation trip united_kingdom august west guest starred british comedy variety friday night project played preview versions songs big brother champion forthcoming album making appearance radio august later day west performed festival england audience people played new material graduation tribute cover hit single rehab held secret concert singer rihanna audience fans invited guests westminster central hall london england august guests greeted staff members wearing graduation robes caps reference title west studio album graduation end concert shower silver tape reading touch sky fell ceiling audience actual touch sky fourth single late registration played speakers returned united_states west joined cent onstage surprise performance audience people held august madison square garden tour west performed benefit concert raising funds promoting higher education sponsored charity foundation august chicago concert provided live renditions songs graduation gave audience sneak early production stages fall glow dark tour august west hosted studio album listening session graduation new world stages new_york_city kanye_west explained influences aspirations album played songs video clips taken variety futuristic sci films including days later morning august clean version album leaked internet survey conducted billboard results displayed estimated readers predicted graduation sell units cent projections week based early store sales reports indicated range graduation curtis projected range commercial performance day release graduation sold copies album debuted number billboard chart grossing total copies week united_states graduation west second consecutive studio album billboard debuted number album charts united_kingdom canada week stronger topped billboard hot selling digital downloads giving west number single release graduation achieved highest week sales week album topping minutes midnight sold copies album west highest sales week date surpassing opening week previous album late registration registered best week sales totals record released years west late registration additionally graduation ranked 15th highest sales week album nielsen_soundscan began tracking data highest sales week time release album cent massacre set record largest week album digitally downloaded registering paid downloads beating previous set record won soon long graduation week sales curtis week sales marked second time inception nielsen soundscan albums debuted week totals surpassing copies united_states occurrence event september roses released use illusion sold copies use illusion sold copies week sales totals week sales totals roses albums cent showed regards defeat statement released associated_press said excited participated biggest album release weeks years collectively sold hundreds thousands units debut week marks great moment hip hop music history years sales album competition releases resulting record breaking performances albums demonstrated considered fantastic day hip hop second week billboard graduation slid number release selling copies maintaining dominance curtis sold week releases new albums graduation dropped spaces number registered reaching cumulative total million copies october selling copies album descended spots following week reach number seven fourth week chart graduation experienced slight rebound rose number seven october selling copies following week album began descend selling estimated copies dropping places reach ninth position october year end graduation downloaded best selling album itunes store graduation west consecutive studio album sell million copies united_states certified double platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa october june nielsen soundscan reported graduation grossed copies united_states critical reception graduation received widely positive reviews critics metacritic assigns normalized rating reviews mainstream publications album received average score based reviews pitchfork_media critic complimented accessibility west sonic finding impressive innovative assembled seemingly disparate elements songs writing village_voice dubbed genuinely hip hop today said bouts aside graduation contains killer pieces production stylus magazine said serves document west maturation musically accomplished thing rolling_stone wrote west evolving increasingly experimental genre bending production said lacks jay-z formal mastery west grown writer given year hip hop music needs creativity time wrote west best samples layers track surprises thrills discoveries dozen enthusiastic review robert_christgau deemed graduation minor success single track offers pleasures choruses yeah songs found wanting details emotional album reduces quality product felt west spent album obsession fame fashion occasionally awkward rhymes little stuff like failure convert shit live rhyme champion bay distance big brother guardian said west rap wit observed disappointing lyrics tell said revealed limited perspective slant_magazine critic found west lyrics expressive said songs hooks grab ear listen notably bypassing brain popmatters felt album ordinary lacks feel late registration songs aren richly dressed doesn trying hard accolades rolling_stone placed album number list albums graduation listed number time listed graduation tenth best album year year end poll conducted entertainment_weekly cited graduation best album hailed best album year usa_today wrote louis don major rap music schools create broader studio album listed fourth eighteenth best record year pitchfork_media respectively popmatters listed graduation fourth best album year graduation listed number thirty observer best albums year daily_telegraph ranked number list pop cds year writing kanye_west finally grew album delivering inventive precision hip hop wearing explored dark addictive pitchfork_media placed graduation number list albums 2000s graduation cited second best album entire decade complex magazine 50th grammy awards west led field total nominations including album year best rap sung collaboration good life tell west received grammy awards best rap solo performance stronger good life finally graduation received award 34th annual west received awards favorite rap hip hop artist favorite rap hip hop album graduation west offered felt award musical efforts praising artistic expression prevalent graduation success studio album singles lastly vivid imagination accompanying international glow dark tour mtv crowned west year hottest game legacy influence irish rock band asserted touring west significant effect music regards band twelfth studio album line horizon elaborated kanye_west rapping inspired utilize songwriting vocal performance west studio album graduation particularly hit singles stronger flashing lights attributed encouraging hip hop artists incorporate house electronica elements music playing revival disco electro infused music late 2000s addition tracks cited best example soulful introspective atmosphere came dominate rap world drake west received praise ability appeal diverse music audiences indie rock listeners rave enthusiasts hip hop audiences outcome highly publicized sales competition cent curtis west graduation decline rap dominated mainstream hip hop columnist asserts west win prove rap music didn conform rap conventions commercially successful cites west defeat cent sales responsible altering direction hip hop paving way new rappers didn follow hardcore gangster mold writing watershed moment indicate hip hop changing direction come cent competed album claim superior sales lost clear excellent lack street life experience led wave new artists hall drake lacked interest ability create narratives past drug dealing competition cent west released studio albums day penultimate series articles lists key events history hip hop music written guardian wrote highlighted hip hop decade rap west thinking man alternative similarly according graduation far west best studio album great piece work outcome competition cent stands historical moment hip hop culture graduation isn best people favorite incredible body art literally transitioning stardom right eyes attempting moment time victory rap changed longer ran doors opened drake graduation monument hip hop treasure classic track listing notes signifies producer signifies additional producer sample credits good morning contains samples saved life tonight elton_john champion contains elements dan stronger contains sample harder better faster stronger performed wonder contains sample song good life contains sample pretty young thing performed michael_jackson barry bonds contains sample long red performed mountain drunk hot girls contains elements sing swan song performed contains elements lovers performed bring noise performed public enemy glory contains elements save country performed contains sample long red performed mountain good night contains samples man dead wake town poetry performed personnel credits adapted liner notes charts certifications | Graduation (album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
14110_OhBlueChristmas | blue christmas american band fine released november united_states initially released exclusively target months following group previous studio album bomb contains cover versions popular holiday songs blue christmas winter wonderland christmas time charlie brown christmas original tracks according fine leader collection songs recorded days record producer studio los_angeles christmas time particular received positive critical reception overall united_states peaked number billboard number chart number rock albums chart fine touring united_states time bomb blue christmas released composition total length approximately minutes contains renditions popular holiday songs blue christmas winter wonderland christmas time originally appeared television special charlie brown christmas soundtrack included original tracks winter white wish stated writing cabin covered snow quiet outside head course hill little town lit singing little bit sad beautiful little fox snow fox hard catch stated winter white genuinely heart song written revealed wish family member according group expand sound incorporating horns pedal steel guitars recorded days record producer studio dave room los_angeles said recording process producer lovely studio built 70s hasn changed sticky hot summer outside inside snowy delightful recorded invisible picking different instruments playing moment notice definitely holiday magic air week reception albany democrat herald described overall performance sultry called standout original track review allmusic wrote cover songs perfectly pleasant insisted original songs highlight collection complimented performance mentioned songs like broader appeal daily publication chicago_tribune thought contained traditional indie qualities described voice smooth suited holiday music thought christmas celebratory wish evoked warm tone reviewer described collection christmas time particular received positive critical reception moore considered song best track called collection finest moment having evocative sounds swell described track bone chilling called nostalgia inducing track listing track listing adapted allmusic personnel credits adapted allmusic chart performance managed chart united_states peaking number billboard number chart number rock albums chart | Oh Blue Christmas | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
14217_PriortotheFire | prior fire prior fire second studio album canadian hard rock group recorded los_angeles producer album initially released october canada design album lacks production values band debut album order achieve natural sound band took progressive rock influences applied songwriting changed lyrical focus wrote themes considered unusual rock music film television characters album record known difficulty encountered trying release band extensive touring schedule previous album consumed time write new material began disputes rca_records international distributor time new songs acceptable completion recording sessions problematic ultimately refused release album fearing commercial allowed group release label signed group released album internationally signed canadian distribution release withheld international distributor found critical reaction album mixed largely positive departure style hello master frequently noted better worse comparisons group influential hard rock heavy metal acts background released debut album spawned minor hits lay popular included playable track best selling video game guitar hero iii legends rock talk peaked hot mainstream rock tracks chart group admitted ultimately displeased sound record described tight produced remain proud guitar hero achievement band spent roughly half years performing concerts behalf supporting acts sword time concentrated existing material little chance write new writing new album begin earnest summer lead singer guitarist listened progressive rock youth wrote things initially withheld band felt understand described work way despite initial doubt loved work showed began describing forthcoming record progressive rock terms interviews told little musically complex deeper sort metal started sounds like told jam new songs leaning progressive rock territory rca_records label released hello master outside native canada territories starting hopeful band record similar success result label continually rejected material represented demo recordings group sending believing songs perform commercially successful singles continually delayed band entering studio hopes write song time group written songs including material eventually phased concert setlist label confidence new material amazing place writing times week coming great stuff recalled felt peak creativity like write songs like insane continue differ issue album finished recording realizing arguments consuming time relented time allowed band studio arrangements december band attempt recording album producer days dismissed wasn right fit band spent winter looking producer representative rca_records tried schedule sessions tool guitarist unsuccessful result process begin earnest months meant plan concert tour problems studio schedule resolved following attempts securing producer finally got recording sessions scheduled october signed project meeting group representative included artists expressed interest album band need services extensive pre production montreal went los_angeles record album recording sessions got ground encountered problem time law band working house neighborhood close proximity houses meant noise generated minimum assured house previously served noise violations kind finished recording drums guitar parts learned volume set high working bass guitar tracks law enforcement came door forced work shaking neighboring houses noise generating band objection quickly moving equipment studio recalled incident later able arrange group use facility early following day band moved production new location night incident sessions completed november sessions band played single secret los_angeles showed fans recorded album music lyrics band enthusiastic working approach compared produced hello master involve studio techniques van employed stated way simpler hello master noted prior fire accurately reflected band live sound hello master studio production recording specifically intended emulate live concert sound sound natural playing room clarified emphasizing wanted simply record band gave band lot creative freedom interfering song arrangements simply allowing band record desired led enthusiastically state recording fucking noted suggestions forced group willing consider suggestions songs band wrote recorded sessions introduced progressive rock band integrated minor influences genre songwriting compositions including touches keyboards trying sound change style largely adopted challenge musically specifically heavier don think wanting write heavier record guitarist stated don think notion want riffs melodies kind come fact hello master bit poppy prior fire bit edge right music end result drummer said individual tastes came record hello master organic holding writing process album communal compared hello master written band debut album helped arranging material sophomore album featured contributions band member wrote sang song record write lyrics entire song album collaborated including explained songs changed drastically time written got recorded songs weren complete actually record said album protracted production history enabled group experiment songs repeatedly alter taste ironically yielding record considered better able simply record sooner lyrically album focused unusual themes rock music band written hello master instead wrote personal interests described songs mega geek shit recalled advice given simply write things liked songs album written wrote murphy law ode favorite film inspired write writing songs room saw poster movie wall lyrics mind tournament manga anime series seminal inspired write sideways attack influential serial drama served basis song wrote final track listing album set separate release singles noted album time band described favorite films songs specify ones note songs hello master films themes general cited having considerable metal influence topic revenge serial killer comparable songs murders priest song emerged band attempted write theme song according distinctive intro created generating feedback gibson run 1970s rack gem portrays apocalypse good thing humanity planet sets motion explained open ing box hailed hero having right thing song wrote song tour later stated song loosely inspired london written album clear referring song album title artwork reported album titled coined album current hotel tour channels hotel television search shows like csi time segment detective commented woman death house fire said effect carbon victim lungs proves died prior fire liked way words sounded artwork designed friend named response mass mail sent artists knew band particular meaning commented artwork combined title pre creation thing billy reference case meaning artwork title left open interpretation artwork chosen specifically conform existing standard continuing dispute label argued band quality songs production continued debate issue album sessions finished fall despite confidence band strength album material share sentiment refused release album felt lacked potential single reflecting situation remarked force write single impossible impossible tin songwriters rock band subsequently released group contract despite having funded album production gave band opportunity find label release finished product instead losing money company invested group hoped release album march reluctance caused miss anticipated completely canadian release band canadian label withheld band find new label replace accounts band lost year trying prior fire released end band departure peaceful despite complications hold respect label allowed credits label allowing record funded company want instead acknowledges recent economic troubles mandated record labels things going sell noted labels usually albums permanently deemed unfit commercial sale artists recorded band lucky comparison found signed new_york_city independent record label replace late offered sign group years earlier band chose enjoy signed feel home band stated feel pressure succeed feel important label compared higher profile artists american idol contestants perfect label right totally understand want stated sic wicked bands additionally noted advantage band signed money having different kind music meant lucrative band heavily promoted release reception prior fire released october canada february possible date band united_states chose earlier release canada begin touring support record album contain tracks deluxe edition comes code obtain track edition internet contains original tracks plus bonus tracks band signed canada deluxe editions released outside canada deluxe editions released came code internet download came exclusive shirt critical opinions album mixed largely positive metacritic gave album rating based reviews allmusic said album gave stars worth wait time took released stylistic variety material combined cover art bore striking resemblance resistance released year retro hard rock answer muse favorable comparison track lunar gem giving album score described album heavier hello master songs having depth referred track murphy law questionable favorable review gave album stars gave album stars enjoyed stylistic classic metal heard album went far despite released early best metal record year writing spin praised album score saying fired delay hello master prior fire baby burns contrast pitchfork_media offered mixed opinion stating album good comparison album like high fire snakes divine popmatters scored record stars wondered instincts right regards album lack material said vocals general weaker album compared band previous record nonetheless compliment vocals lunar favorably compared compared priest boston phoenix reviewer gave album star half wrote despite album title songs fans style comfortable everybody seek hello master prefix writer rated album said hooks metal albums record better accessible note looked forward band reached potential felt new record music indicated soon speaking perspective aged listener fan modern rock music gave album grade described album pleasant surprise saying fan metal recent years album lot common 70s 80s era liked album release canada band embarked tour country early man trigger effect november february saw return europe group spent spring supporting high fire concert july saw canada touring high fire november played concerts supported new band music video shot band hometown montreal directed released february pitchfork_media video extensive use fur noted qualities approve hear screaming right video features band members performing prominently spite previous assertion music video album feature band members performing citing embarrassment production process band previous music videos listed tenth best metal song track listing personnel lead guitar lead vocals rhythm guitar backing vocals bass guitar drums backing vocals lead vocals lunar additional personnel credits taken allmusic producer engineer photography illustrations design second engineers mixing audio mastering ace guitar technician drum technician | Prior to the Fire | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
14235_9.0:Live | live live live album american heavy metal band band recorded disc album world tour promoted studio album vol verses released november live features tracks studio albums iowa vol verses included tracks rarely played live skin ticket album iowa live performance live peaked album sales austria united_states certified gold united_states critical reception generally positive popmatters calling worthy live album recording production producing second dvd band members inspired produce live album noticing performed knew recorded years later promoted vol verses world tour included concerts countries months music live album recorded tour tracks live compiled performances singapore tokyo osaka las_vegas phoenix new_york_city dallas said band effort pay attention detail usual tour noting got microphone hanging note tend maybe percent instead percent album begins staged vocal introduction recorded concert informing audience band performing effort anger crowd live includes tracks band studio albums banned track purity removed band debut album copyright issues contains tracks rarely played live iowa live performance skin ticket promotion album release sample live recording available internet band record label attended signing session best buy store new_york_city day live release november music video featuring live recording created promote album head marketing stated price live reduced effort added value resulting double disc album hours music price continued stating live albums live targeted band hard core fans complete band album booklet includes pages pictures band members reception critical reception live generally positive reviewing allmusic commented fans relationship performances live album said band history compromised metal stars real way relentless touring embracing fan support truly brutal songs rolling_stone reviewer wrote music featured album resembled new school scary clown rap metal getting big riffs speed punk beats noted songs sounded similar recorded performances called songs popmatters called live worthy live album complimented band gaining success old fashioned way building strong reputation extremely potent live act noted band relationship extremely devoted fans strong point band fans arguably loyal bunch early days decades ago complained distracting band perform variety undisclosed locations set wrote song forget true gem level devastation green weren shows drummer took centre stage performance chicago_tribune gave album volume levels writing amazing feat genetic brain damaged fury billboard reviewer wrote relentless delivery live performances calling album overwhelming sound fury predicted album chart highly critics commented album appealing audiences unfamiliar band boston_globe wrote album intended cater primarily fans commenting fans probably find experience listening discs live roughly comparable hit head repeatedly hours indistinguishable songs punctuated idiot media ignored abused live debuted 17th position billboard charts united_states selling copies week album premiered countries december recording_industry_association_of_america certified live gold united_states track listing songs credited noted recorded live disc exists sic forget left liberate pulse purity drum solo disc skin ticket ends anthem iowa spit people shit wait bleed personnel aside real names members band referred numbers zero chart positions | 9.0: Live | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
14537_FuckIt,We'llDoItLive | fuck live fuck live live album american horror punk musician wednesday contains live performance recorded rock pennsylvania july album released october hot topic locations united_states website disc format recordings live performance dvd album inspired video clip featuring television personality popularized internet reilly shouts fuck live frustrated minute alteration text band members watched video clip incident repeatedly decided wanted record live post production personnel group live included wednesday vocals guitar guitar bass drums fuck live received generally positive reception music critics metal storm reviewed release described album ideal introduction wednesday comparing style music glam punk recommended music simple movie quality global domination wrote album broke trend purchases live performances release received favorable reviews compared album style swedish language review site found recording production inspiration fuck live inspired video clip featuring television personality popularized internet reilly shouts fuck live frustrated minute alteration text wednesday explained album inspiration interview wednesday band live dvd couldn think title driving road thinking going come live titles like watching kept listening fuck live kind quick threw dvd didn know putting like days like fuck live didn overdubs everybody band sick went live recording fuck live recorded live july nightclub pennsylvania personnel group live included wednesday vocals guitar guitar bass drums wednesday explained motor vehicle accident september fractured subsequently decided expand band members time live recording healed sufficiently perform frontman play guitar band reduced normal size members wednesday live album interview wednesday spoke touring band like favorite lineup definitely members come different reasons years video performance recorded cameras brief times performance video recorded moment white camera dark screen related use lights individual dressed costume friday 13th character appearance stage point performance post production post production studio occasional wrong notes heard final product recording wednesday admitted let live recording live recording went studio overdubbed guitar parts vocals live mistake hear voice cracks hear close live experience release album released october timed coincide halloween album available disc set audio tracks format video recording live performance dvd format dvd contains live video recording performance special features dvd extras packaging included panel booklet featuring photographs group performing taken fans wednesday commented release fans want feel like album wednesday production released dual dvd format time released recording complete live concert album sold stores wednesday appeared fans sign albums october new_jersey showcased films models toys related horror genre october wednesday joined rocks frontman london england session signing merchandise fans event included exclusive release dvd recording fuck live dvd featured release collection reception metal storm reviewed dvd recording live performance called perfect way discover music wednesday describe mix glam punk reviewed album wrote favorably dvd portion shot cameras fuck live raw honest representation wednesday live concert review critical dvd praised audio definitely recommend cause nice representative image good wednesday sounds like gave performance stars review writing horror punk exactly expect songs key movie faux horror lyrics hook laden riffs work surprisingly simplicity sweden based english language site gave enthusiastically positive review commenting damn people album great fucking album dvd album received score dutch language music site preferred dvd version french language site gave album rating stars compared wednesday style album received rating german language site recommended good gift swedish language review site found album boring track listing tracks written wednesday stated personnel wednesday vocals guitar guitar bass drums | Fuck It, We'll Do It Live | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
14566_Satisfied(DecembeRadioalbum) | satisfied album satisfied fourth studio album american christian rock band released august like previous album recorded atlanta georgia produced songs written ensure translate concert setting band write uplifting lyrics previous album recording sessions began september completed second quarter sessions twice interrupted concert tours album debuted peak positions number billboard number charts week sales nearly doubled band previous album promoted satisfied making television radio appearances ahead release filming promotional videos headlining concert tour united_states satisfied received generally positive reviews critics approved band continuation southern rock sound evident critics disagreed satisfied measured frequent complaint album lack lyrical depth satisfied won year writing production felt pressure meet growing expectations following accolades received previous album won nominated grammy award great stuff record think biggest thing past years trying sure satisfied sophomore slump said lead guitarist self titled album written recorded little thought songs translate concert experience opening day helped learn works best live band goal sure single song album worked live concert setting according writing satisfied began soon release occurred band found success letting ideas come spontaneously meeting dedicated writing sessions chorus melody example bassist lead singer head occasion came riff traveling earliest completed songs satisfy find waiting included band live shows april song written album released expanded edition november satisfied effort write lyrics uplifting featured previous album record lot darker songs razor greed liked truly realized bunch happy guys like fun onstage lives didn want album dark end band wrote included satisfied songs like better man says learn mistakes follow jesus christ better man vertical worship song glory band inspired write find waiting following death friend producer funeral man widow stood praising god arms raised amidst sorrow struck chord hearts write song matter current problem facing god love mercy waiting said recording satisfied began september atlanta georgia previous album hired producer musicians players lot excitement passion comes end big thing having good time having good time making record gon gon hear capture excitement live shows recorded basic tracks live studio said recording live particularly useful capturing energetic performances drummer definitely critical game feeling like unit play real push pull thing happens rock roll music capture track track track said said band recorded handful songs box music noted tracks stretched production gasoline example includes section children choir string section trumpet falling begins ends guitar started joke writing process took break recording headline october november featured superhero recording resumed early sessions interrupted major tour time support day march april soon tour ended finished recording album promotion release satisfied released august debuted peak positions number billboard number charts week sales nearly doubled album cover product spontaneous suggestion band manager day photo slated album cover band found swamp acted manager idea went took shoes rolled jeans little bit walked right water stood minutes got picture taken good thing got pictures far favorite said promoted satisfied making television radio appearances atlanta concert local august days later band hosted album release party jefferson center virginia sold seat venue returning studio september record filmed promotional videos gasoline look october band headlined month long tour support satisfied speaker returned road february open join tribe tour tour video look debuted according radio stations refused play track lyrics written perspective god critical reception satisfied generally regarded critics continuation musical style previous album reviewers praised southern flavored rock rhythm section great guitar work ferocious man found roots getting tougher spot try things people critics varied widely satisfied tracks measure felt songs fail leave lasting impression debut conversely writing detected controlled chaos satisfied billboard called album stronger band playing moderate view offered allmusic johnson noted satisfied contains inconsistencies weak spots falls short lack strong single frequent complaint critics album lack lyrical depth black wrote satisfy delivers message listeners likely heard time jesus freak hideout opined struggle blatant faith sounding cheesy described lyrics walking fine line open expressions faith clichés granted find waiting relies heavily affecting testimony remarked band plenty stacked sounds expense meaningful gospel message satisfied won dove award rock album year tracks find waiting better man nominated year rock recorded song year respectively said recognition better musically believe faith track listing songs written noted better man satisfy believer glory gasoline falling look white love peace mind powerful thing white find waiting silence brings track length hidden track personnel chart positions album singles | Satisfied (DecembeRadio album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
14568_ReleasetheStars | release stars release stars fifth studio album canadian american singer songwriter released pet shop boys executive producer album mixed producers commercially successful album date release stars charted countries reaching positions denmark norway united_kingdom certified gold canada album generated singles going town peaked number singles chart rules regulations originally planned create simple piano voice album began leaning lush sounds recording process started guests release stars include longtime friend fellow singer songwriter family members actress world tour supporting album lasted february included tour stops north_america europe asia australia release stars received nominations including adult alternative album year songwriter year won outstanding music artist award 19th media awards conception development initially simply going album piano voice stated interview independent visited berlin influenced album lush sound declared basically huge wave german descended recording process drowned cited reasons change direction heightened dramatic cancer diagnosis received mother folk musician album genesis found fueled creative intensity kind displaced attempt commissioning write opera making release stars way training large project revealing overall theme january declared album opening following environment politics religious warfare stated interview time solution incredible popular music means today world recruited advise act executive producer album assist editing process parts album recorded second story legacy new_york_city brooklyn recording brooklyn berlin london sister half sister mother appear album father son musicians produced previous albums want want worked album longtime band members singles going town released single digital format april united_states track later released digital distribution including low grade happiness itunes going town entered singles chart number following week track reached highest position number going town lasted chart weeks total failed chart countries music video song directed video premiered april logo aired minute feature making video april making video going town album second single rules regulations released digitally july song failed chart directed music video rules regulations features group men performing choreographed dance long john wearing inside london mansion released october single release stars limited edition copies inch single containing lost released october track containing remix released itunes october album version remix failed chart songs themes album opener sees present defense human orchestral battalion mount attacks martha summons chaos destruction like fury going town album lead single considered uncut lyrics written indictment country birth refrain tired america political track claimed wrote minutes eve departure berlin confronts bush administration perceived damage form love song discontent america time lead spend time recording album berlin named large park berlin song german boyfriend recording parts berlin couple visited park hook written singer songwriter longtime friend influences stated string arrangements attempt writing chamber music legs wrote boy named fantasy able save object desire apocalypse comes bring sort hidden paradise seconds song contains opening notes title song musical phantom opera dramatic spoken word according rules regulations originally written slow ballad perspective looks athletes athlete ready love surrender idea loved able maintain relationship friend took australia tribute concert failed include computer slide wrote meeting killers frontman bar oklahoma reuniting flowers festival england said encounter flowers somewhat leaving paris previously released leaving paris bonus want france differs version addition second verse added instrumental effects april interview scotland sunday revealed inspiration leaving paris actually written musical thinking writing person essentially extremely beautiful individual man woman attractive basically tells know fact love physical attributes kind sin fact lot like truth looking physically don soul written period obsessed good looking people people liked later stated musical leaving paris old song wrote years ago sung long time initially piece wrote movie thought great sing kind walk away little village end prostitute paris slowly didn use movie kept inspired 18th century prussian monarch summer palace outside berlin said song expectations success reality release stars title track album closer broadway song lyrical inspiration comes daughter missing new_york referring tribute concerts performed june hall cover art liner notes images cover cover liner notes album berlin photos taken insert photographs altar bushes long path taken liner notes gives special thanks family friends world tour promote album embarked tour lasted nearly months starting london ending new_york_city february tour visited united_states canada june august october europe november december japan australia new_zealand january february tour fans audition join stage perform rendition spoken word legs candidates posted audition videos youtube winning act chosen concert photos legs contest winners performing stage posted official myspace site stop tour february valentine day critical reception overall reception album positive review guardian alexis_petridis wrote release stars standards wonderful album packed stunning melodies brilliant lyrics billboard magazine described album flamboyant record larger life melodies wrapped swelling strings horns singer typical inducing covered tenor observer called album complex melodramatic ambitious vain beautiful frequently magnificent wrote release stars yield chart hits claimed feels like album endure music journalist robert_christgau complimented album observing prove sets career topping melodies electric guitars damn ears liking best times declared stars released review referring summer palace frederick great inspiration song uncut contributor wrote keeps making albums good wall forever album receive criticism pertaining overly lavish style attempt creating radio friendly music claimed doesn trying employing musician known executive producer album including extravagant wrote time verge making straightforward appeal mainstream throws works noted exotic instruments song decorated strings brass questions way proposes win pick albums year review nme wrote needs tell huge difference epic entertainment_weekly stated release stars adorned strings horns flute melodies melodies drowned citing hook example stated beautifully track listing songs written going town hook legs rules regulations ready love leaving paris release stars track listing adapted allmusic personnel credits adapted allmusic album liner notes chart positions certifications release stars debuted number billboard highest debut chart position selling copies week album achieved highest chart position albums_chart debuting number sales approaching week overall release stars charted countries reaching positions denmark norway united_kingdom album certified gold canada awards release stars received nominations including adult alternative album year songwriter year going town release stars won outstanding music artist award 19th media awards awards ceremony created recognize honor lgbt representation mainstream media ceremony presented honor given openly gay member entertainment media community work eliminating following table displays end year list publications | Release the Stars | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
14694_InYourHonor | honor honor fifth studio album american alternative rock band released june rca_records double album disc containing heavy rock songs second disc acoustic songs frontman decided diverse blend songs felt years existence band break new ground music album recorded newly built studio featured guests lyrics deal introspective themes major influence involvement campaign trail presidential election promotional tour album included rock shows acoustic smaller venues reviews honor positive praising composition sound critics found album inconsistent album nominated grammy awards topped charts countries including australia reached including number united_states united_kingdom honor broke band consecutive streak grammy award best rock album wins began left lose background touring support uncertain felt rushing record creatively rewarding considered possible film score began writing acoustic songs eventually album worth songs wanting solo album accepting drift usual style brought songs sound like bassist replied songs sound record decided acoustic record saying loud rock music life decided double album heavy rock shit beautiful acoustic based lower dynamic stuff described bottle rock record jack record songs realise live acoustic record stated decisive moment making double album demos computer realizing hours music adding band years fifth record thought boring making album album making videos playing festivals wanted special album recorded new recording studio built warehouse california named studio west contrast original studio basement alexandria virginia development honor took months half months installing equipment studio songs written waiting finished band rehearsed ended different versions songs according added got point didn want play rock songs anymore afraid going recording recording sessions ran january march half weeks spent acoustic record tracks recorded acoustic half ending final track list studio finished band moved helped final stages construction speed process rock songs minute compositions acoustic record finished dave started feeling better rock record songs recorded analog tape reused tape shortage desire save money transferred overdubs editing mixing mixed rock songs mixed stereo versions acoustic sides band entered studio songs finished rehearsed producer worked stated loose honor planned dave meticulous electric album segments instrument starting drums guitars vocals finally bass write bass line home showing bass recorded vocals said bass tailor tuning parts sound drums guitars fill hole left bass hole wants certain frequency isn traditional bass fun weeks work rock songs band studio noon morning making rock record devastating thing months working rock songs band approaching established deadline meeting decided finish album day need song day leaving song listen click track find tempo roll arrangement head recorded parts write lyrics rushed approach prevented writing bass lines ended concentrating finding notes getting rhythm right declared making record band particularly acoustic songs showed capable things scary makes feel like bigger band frontman stated acoustic disc opportunity use acoustic tracks wrote past years albums fit particularly felt hard acoustic song middle rock record sequence tracks include composition friend friend previously recorded pseudonym late cassette razor wrote benefit concert drummer composition cold day sun attempt electric version track featuring vocals drums preparing acoustic album decided improve guest appearances list musicians like work guests appeared record included fame queens stone age agreed appear los_angeles grammy awards described appearance second greatest thing happen life marriage brought nova virginia moon heard record considered song vibe jones voice smooth warm figured work great song features guitar technician lead guitar crew jazz experience keyboard player dog contributed album later drafted touring band album finished stated hoped remembered record describing fucking kick ass thing saying asked album buy tell physical graffiti wide dynamic shows range band wanted album composition double album disc rock songs acoustic ones said demonstrated artistic freedom specific genre music specific style musician play different instruments write nova write tune stated tried fit sound stylistic differences guys playing song sounds like fucking band tried albums middle ground sound acoustic record far delicate beautiful atmospheric rock far brutal aggressive previous work arrangements aiming complexity record elaborate acoustic guitar vocal songs written hold orchestration pump organs stand bass acoustic guitar sound influences rush guitarist open notes conjunction notes lyrics rock album tried focus general themes hands acoustic introspective lyrics vulnerable revealing things wouldn loud wouldn admit declared writing songs sort quality sing dig deeper place find words don know album makes sound heartfelt deeper emotional listen include friend friend song wrote 1990s time shared apartment talking suicide saw virginia boy jumped train tracks album theme content including title came spent time campaign trail presidential election pull small towns thousands people come rescued man said political record saw inspired release promotion price album dollar paid regular single disc thought albums complemented package don need money copies special edition set containing making documentary disc second disc surround sound issued limited copies quadruple vinyl record distributor sony issued album copy protection software later lead scandal like nature computers vulnerable promotional campaign included mtv special hours lead single best released band highest charting single main american british australian charts follow released august early debut cell phones like best proceeded billboard chart resolve double way cold day sun issued singles way included video game release promoted honor tour tour began summer ran june featured shows city electric arenas acoustic smaller venues late concerts included tour headlined additional band acoustic shows guitarist followed honor tour years touring musician rejoining time member recording acoustic shows august los_angeles turned live album skin bones reception commercial performance album entered billboard albums_chart number worldwide best selling album strongest initial sales entire career far copies united_states honor topped charts australia finland new_zealand ireland reached canada austria denmark december honor sold units north_america successful album colour shape certified platinum riaa album reached multi platinum status canada australia united_kingdom critical response honor generally met positive reviews metacritic website assigns normalized rating reviews mainstream critics album received average score based reviews writing new_york_times considered album unexpected felt rock acoustic considered songs melodies hypnotic guitar patterns suggest fine prospects follow album entertainment_weekly described discs honor outdoors indoors sides pack ing proof rock degree weather sound terrific blasting open windows boom boxes beach parties acoustic songs pretty ultimately concluding probably half allmusic stephen_thomas_erlewine considered record showcases band eager stretch experiment rock record having fluid new found sense drama gives nearly cinematic sense scope acoustic album similar flow easy grace makes fitting complement harder record reviewer joe gross spin described hard rock disc consistent career considered album chronicle physical mental graffiti emerge large shadows including nerve power popmatters considered honor great tunes means perfect praised rock songs indications loud band acoustic tracks wrote despite tempo feel songs infectious reviewers found honor inconsistent writing rolling_stone praised acoustic songs considering honor easily disc claiming rock songs resolve strain hard melody gets lost went fashion band self inflicted love lyrics blunt impact criticized acoustic disc reveal ing songwriting shortcomings praised rock songs loud recorded considered song set sounds especially tight ferocious diminished unfortunate revelations disc bbc_music reviewer found track list lacking songs double disk stand head shoulders rest truly represent developed let album record ultimately doesn live hype billboard felt electric acoustic sides concept comes ultimately concluding scaling ambitions great album instead average ones pitchfork_media described record sterile controlled double disc heavy handed segregation deliberate rock songs repetitive usa today gave album half stars said crafted tunes performances don measure band finest honor honorable effort keeps fighting shape accolades album grammy awards 48th grammy awards best rock album best rock performance duo group vocal best virginia moon ultimately lost awards band album colour shape receive grammy ranked honor 9th best album rolling_stone 30th best track listing songs written composed noted personnel charts certifications year end charts singles charts charted belgian combined sales airplay chart | In Your Honor | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
14717_Blood(OSIalbum) | blood album blood studio album american progressive rock band released april europe north_america guitarist keyboardist vocalist started work album collaborating email send moore song idea moore edit send dream theater performed drums free replaced drummer blood played bass guitar album having hired guest musicians perform bass duties albums tim man wrote lyrics performed vocals track critical reception blood generally positive atmospheric ambient tracks praised metal oriented tracks received mixed reactions moore lyrics harrison drumming particular met acclaim background september keyboardist vocalist posted news update official website stated working guitarist album months slowly surely moore later stated usually play ear know going agree don remember agreeing start new jim send idea start talking blood written recorded way albums moore worked album long distance mainly files send moore song ideas guitar riff elaborate completed songs moore said ask mess complete verse add chorus editing add vocals send moore considered writing blood harder compared previous albums previously send moore guitar parts work allowing moore work editing pitching fucking different ways programming drums keyboards working blood provided programming keyboard drum parts sent stuff drums keyboard parts wasn complete idea figure way elaborate having equipment moore said overall considered writing process got roll fluid dream theater played drums free found experience frustrating moore regarded contributions albums great decided recruit different drummer blood continuing try new voices involved album explained fan control personnel blood asked drummer perform drums album harrison schedule gap fourth quarter agreed work album met moore recording drums parts recording studio england exchanging files internet songs sent harrison programmed drums usually told try stay away programmed drums come parts taking different direction moore said probably song maybe said like closer programmed drums lot went moore happy harrison work blood hoped work fourth album blood marked time played bass album instead recruiting outside bassist asked vocalist guitarist write lyrics perform vocals track stockholm moore sent track wanted work sent rough mix vocals happy moore said didn revisions ask changes like expecting different approach taken refreshing wanted somebody vocals album tim man wrote lyrics performed vocals celebrations bonus track music moore regarded blood vibe going album noted conflict different musical tastes personality conflict musical conflict want different things happen work musically moore considered conflict pretty thing makes relatively original way like singer songwriter stuff electronic music progressive metal lot people things moore stated found writing songs combined progressive metal electronic music easier writing songs confined genre people better working genres different natural enemies keeps interesting said doesn feel like conquered territory feels like room explore conflicts writing elements keeps interesting writing lyrics previous releases moore start try figure saying try sense blood wrote tried coherent didn want like impression lyrics everybody idea wanted idea wanted communicate moore noted occasionally use method puts right direction far sounds sounds stresses certain syllables write words lyrics match flows described songs based personal experiences start writing song little bit world view political view said time finished lyrics relationship like recorded parts pro primarily guitars moore live write music record vocals keyboard voyager release promotion blood released april europe north_america moore unsuccessfully tried organise tour support free sort disappointed people saying trying making tour happen wanted happen moore said time going stuff moore stated remain studio project notice special edition blood came bonus disc featuring extra tracks man wrote lyrics performed vocals song celebrations second track cover christian brothers track terminal endless extended version regular track terminal interesting drum stuff plays steady beats variations moore said mercy album version bonus don mercy let reception critical reception blood generally positive writing praised album jaw impressive considering potential albums year lauded blood best album considered individual songs band catalog stronger album allmusic regarded blood album falls short earth shattering solid worthwhile reilly described blood fully mastering techno informed brand progressive metal pursued avail blood finally found stylistic fusion discs hinted henderson described sound album pink floyd king crimson way metal rock reilly lauded moore lyrics describing closer work albums moore turns conventional phrases warnings unknown subject reilly commented long moore avenue exploring political personal subjects fully given group past efforts considerable talents impossible intention consequence praised drum performance describing phenomenal considered stockholm blood highlights album dodge praised stunning track listing lyrics written noted music composed noted special edition bonus disc personnel guitar bass keyboards programming vocals keyboards programming drums vocals stockholm tim vocals celebrations produced | Blood (OSI album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
15303_Tonight:FranzFerdinand | tonight tonight known simply tonight studio album scottish indie rock band released january band studio album better released october roughly half years earlier album recorded span years dan studio arizona old town hall scotland described concept album loosely based night morning effects album dance oriented sound featuring styles dance punk new wave electropop marking departure band post punk sound featured past albums release album received generally favourable reviews music critics positive commercial performance peaking number albums_chart number billboard charting countries official singles released album dreams girls stop feeling came remix album titled blood released june contains dub remixes songs tonight recording having written songs tour decided write new music wanted album new different sounding despite having recorded second album short time stressed band wanted time voices time wanted spend time developing suppose allowing songs sounds evolve ended writing album absorbing music ideas suppose life life mean life road wouldn classify life road real life began working tonight early supposed record album producer march entities parted ways drummer says wrote initially thought work didn work realized pop group commented given pop concept songs album written recorded old town hall scotland dan studio arizona band moved old town hall following year touring support second studio album storing concept musical style tonight concept album explores highs lows associated evening stated critic online publication album covers bases initial excitement early evening morning writes reviewer line come let high album track reveals theme album influenced non british music inspired heavy dub sound jamaican reggae stars heavy bass space echo find dub mix album somewhat african influence stated article bands gon sound matter influences guess drums little different paul listening lot african stuff gon come tonight features styles indie rock dance punk new wave electropop art rock interview billboard said album opposite punk pop took wonderful removed dirt said band synthesizers stated rolling_stone interview album dance rock record song album previously known kiss presumably titled girls uses human skeleton percussion guardian jokingly response asked glasgow finest gone zombie hunting cover art album title artwork album photograph taken midnight ballroom glasgow talking nme drummer said wanted vibe famous new_york crime scene photographer 50s subsequently series band taking photos photographers different cities end band blog mention series photos imaginary crime scenes invaded photographer slice night frozen flash announced september finished work album title october reporter vanity_fair interviewed alex paul confirmed title album tonight nme reporting album title release date week later release august released dreams itunes available streaming official website featured nfl soundtrack track album differs version minutes longer song peaked number hot released january song received airplay radio bbc_radio_1 november available streaming band profile later day peaked number singles chart number chart charted countries marking significant chart performance girls released single april song commercial song peaked number number billboard hot making single chart hot want peaked countries marking significant chart performance january tonight available streaming band official profile stop feeling released single album song didn chart performance positive girls chart number belgian flanders tip singles chart number number number french singles chart came released single august live released single november songs worst chart performance songs didn chart country blood bonus disc release january album available box set includes album inch vinyl singles disc limited edition special editions available europe include bonus disc called blood contains dub versions tracks album critical reception tonight received generally positive reviews music critics album total score metacritic based reviews indicating generally favourable reviews receive critical acclaim studio albums received critics praised album sound instrumentation songs album album sound subject criticism critics lyrics album production clash magazine commented band complete work date worth wait honesty better hoped financial post states tonight band best album allowed degree release characteristic tension creating structures cut loose telegraph commented tonight melody packed band popular hitherto highly contemporary sounding keyboard driven edge trades stated album evolutionary step band revolutionary smart tonight proves masters dance rock nbc commented managed best album date uncut guardian reviews enthusiastic uncut commented album sounds dry superficial songs similar songs guardian stated songwriting broader deeper trying know win heart echoed review daily_mail described album sterile affair fails pack band usual punch paste similarly severe stating vocals production horrific lyrics lack heart brain conclude writing suggests confused lazy forward track listing songs written composed personnel personnel adapted album liner notes charts chart performance album significant chart performance debuted number album chart number billboard selling copies week release album suffered place decline billboard second week chart album charted australia austria belgium canada finland france germany hungary ireland italy japan netherlands new_zealand spain switzerland album chart performance similar second studio album better charted countries weekly charts year end charts | Tonight: Franz Ferdinand | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
15326_Sol-AngelandtheHadleySt.Dreams | second studio album singer released august recording heavily influenced 1960s 1970s album conception prompting work vintage style producers songwriters holland holland composer exploring lyrical theme independence incorporates elements electronic music previous trips europe dance pop debut album featured promotion aimed intellectual coffee shop digital kid audience album debuted number billboard chart selling copies week spawned singles attained chart success number hits release received generally positive reviews music critics april sold copies united_states background working second studio album following return home houston texas divorce lived following birth son october follow critical commercial disappointment preceded columbia late heavily influenced girl groups mother tina time member 1960s harmony group play music likes dusty springfield decided distance teen pop dance pop oriented sound mainly associated previous effort create concept album revolving growth musical artist instead eventually got idea sweet soulful record based telling stories couple years borrowing elements electronic music discovered recent trips europe vision album eventually resulted mixture described 60s 70s vintage soul record hints electronica interview billboard magazine chairman said album prior release record totally people expect music electric international lane recording previously worked wide range high profile producers songwriters earlier projects struggled convince musicians contribute production wise producer signing project hearing material album don think offensive admitted understand people want credible passionate projects work schedule meeting play record convinced willing board green consulted late production album having persuaded 50th grammy awards ceremony party work record listen music signed immediately collaborated studio personalities including familiar production teams singers rappers tip respectively addition lent vocals unreleased recording wanna british singer track song different man didn final track listing interview later said experience inspired aspirations father album titled street plot land downtown houston father took day told going build studio said interview daily_mail title tribute vision plan saw real eye opener inspired dig old albums start writing songs commercial performance promoting album aimed intellectual coffee shop digital kid audience leading release featured promotional photography array costumes evoke late 1960s early 1970s fashion styles album debuted number chart number official moderately successful week sales copies making album internationally commercial disappointment reaching peak position albums_chart april album sold copies album lead single decided debuted chart number billboard july issue song debuted number charts debuted number hot singles sales chart single sold copies album track remix entitled decided produced released album single europe song entered singles chart track reached number spot billboard hot dance singles sales hot dance club play peaking number chart songs hits peaked number number told number number critical reception received generally positive reviews music critics metacritic assigns normalized rating reviews mainstream critics album received average score based reviews village_voice called album felt material unconventional lyrics invite highly favorable comparisons ethereal powerful total command boston_globe referred album executed set songs miles away pop turned young female vocalists days times declared album modern classic compared work sister stating combines retro warmth current cool ways commercially successful sibling probably yahoo music called fine rich extremely record singing sassy assured andy_kellman allmusic cited year entertaining easily enjoyable releases found fun silly slightly eccentric importantly fearless mixed review rolling_stone cited attempts inspired psychedelic soul tracks cosmic journey vocal abilities embarrassing comparing album sound lava lamp glow guardian called music check reflection ultimately observed lack memorable tunes makes beyoncé compelling sal_cinquemani slant_magazine ambivalent use sampling certain songs praised mix organic old school instrumentation electronic elements felt loose fun record writing robert_christgau gave album star honorable mention indicating likable effort consumers aesthetic individual vision enjoy cited decided highlights privilege child runs options vibe cited best albums year track listing sample credits god given contains sample gentle dissolve dancing dark contains sample feeling young decided contains sample love clock blues contains sample kings summer sound ode contains sample percussion going bird contains sample slow bird personnel musicians guitar keyboards bass instrument guitar bass instrument track saxophone trumpet drums production engineers track mastering direction charts release history | Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
15403_TheSweetEscape | sweet escape sweet escape second studio album american singer songwriter released december records having originally intended return doubt debut solo album love angel music baby decided record second album way release material left love angel music baby writing sessions album musically resembles predecessor exploring modern pop sounds released generally mixed reviews contemporary music critics receiving criticism strong similarities love angel music baby preceded lead single wind charted moderately world produced follow single sweet escape proved successful worldwide sweet escape reached united_states canada australia peaked inside united_kingdom album supporting tour sweet escape tour kicked april covering north_america colombia australia asia europe conception background following release debut album love angel music baby announced intended return doubt record sixth studio album band commercial success decided release tracks album extra tracks dvd collaborated write girl convinced create recorded songs sessions miami july produced wind orange county girl breaking sessions songs fashion collection fashion line included performances wind orange county girl embarked october project hold december discovered pregnant returning studio august album working title sharing unreleased track looped fashion soundtrack title changed sweet escape title second track emphasize album themes wanting escape better life album cover album cover taken photographer image series promotional images taken inspired previous end times exhibition create end times gave took moments provoking emotional images representation american politics society accused child abuse photo shoots commented didn think child abuse thought beautiful kid cries asserts cue kingston pipes room people reacted like god disturbing sad guess art supposed think appearance album cover inspired cocaine portrayed film gained inspiration style shooting music video cool italy shoot saw doubt girlfriend long peach style dress dress got thinking styled turn drew inspiration cover pair sunglasses album cover intended represent guarded exterior images symbolize emotions composition sweet escape themes romantic situations details career personal life album features sparsely rhythmic tracks chants sings pop songs aim choruses starts wind features samples lonely having material minded lyrics fashion line shape second title track sweet escape dance pop song features provides hook lyrics sort apology orange county girl autobiographical rap song shows grateful success recalling simpler days youth album ballad early winter influences soft rock lyrics need fidelity transparency romantic relationship got features military snare drums hip hop beat piano sample lyrics act ing lover favor challenges come sixth track morning inspired ballad lyrically deals relationship edge dance song tribal rhythm cameo lyrics finds declaring making babies leaves eager feel sexy features saxophone compared works madonna prince influences hip hop electronica breakup song built dying cell phone metaphor tenth track don twisted talks unexpected pregnancy song influenced noted having melody harmonies strings final track wonderful life named mode style synth ballad misses love person profound impact critical reception received mixed reviews music critics metacritic assigns weighted mean rating reviews mainstream critics album received average score based reviews indicates mixed average reviews stephen_thomas_erlewine allmusic wrote production fashion way decision rap far album dance pop like pose review nme dubbing year bargain fodder stated majority record serves bury unique place entertainment_weekly noted album surprisingly moody lightly autobiographical feel isn convincing dissatisfied diva pitchfork_media described album career risk pop songs yield degree tight scheduling production album leaves result vanguard observer characterized album interesting loose robert_christgau cited song choice cut album received criticism similarities love angel music baby sal_cinquemani slant_magazine opined likely view received solo debut shares album general peaks valleys rolling_stone agreed viewing hasty return music lacking energy sounds exhausted jon commented producers repeats old tricks flair adding fun doesn disagreed review guardian stated songs date writing sessions generally feels fresh popmatters review referred described sweet escape album add rap glossy photo cover recent sounding influences commercial performance sweet escape debuted number billboard selling copies week sold copies second week falling number album certified platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa june sold copies united_states february certified platinum days prior album release double platinum march united_kingdom sweet escape debuted number albums_chart week sales copies months later march album reached new peak position number certified platinum british_phonographic_industry bpi july march sold copies album moderately successful europe peaking norway switzerland austria finland germany hungary ireland sweden belgium denmark france netherlands reached number consecutive weeks aria albums chart australia certified double platinum australian_recording_industry_association aria sweet escape tour sweet escape tour follow went worldwide compared previous tour north_america double number shows solo effort rejoined band doubt tour ended main feature usage props prison opening act piece band large screen backdrop showing videos animations tour set controversies group students making banned concert slated place august union vice president said performance attire suitable culture promotes certain degree encourage youth emulate western lifestyle concert stopped organizer event later responded confirmed concert feature revealing costumes malaysian authorities guidelines ensure offensive local april drew criticism engaging stage dirty dancing year old girl club trinidad fake contest result terminated sponsorship tour donated october concert san_diego benefit victims october california june june concerts california joined onstage doubt performed band songs girl sunday morning good cover talk talk life track listing notes signifies additional producer signifies producer signifies additional vocal producer wind contains composition lonely written personnel credits adapted liner notes sweet escape charts certifications release history | The Sweet Escape | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
15697_AcidTongue | second studio album american singer songwriter released september music inspired jam sessions album recorded january california intent capturing live feeling lewis worked number guest musicians wrote album boyfriend lewis rice produced album features musical styles ranging indie rock alternative country released generally favorable reviews contemporary music critics receiving praise lewis lyrics vocals reviewers criticized numerous collaborations felt sound overwhelmed lewis album charted number united_states number united_kingdom influences recording lewis began work writing title track tour attempted work arrangement didn work lewis recorded second solo album according inspired house parties laurel canyon home jams canyon fantastic invites older session musicians real laurel canyon era younger people starting bands happen live canyon sing grateful dead covers songs lewis said rocks little harder contrast folk rock influences lewis notably polished compared band earlier work reference point complete opposite direction explained song writes response thing written simple written ballad want push write tempo writing subject focus character driven songs forth interested album recorded weeks california album produced lewis boyfriend night radio member producer lewis attempted record songs live possible studio 32nd birthday according lewis great time collaborating bunch friends definitely lot focused record specific vision record vibe songs collaborations source quoted entertainment_weekly said album sounds super natural nice simple like doesn belong decade timeless album inspired variety musical styles including alternative country indie rock soul talking nashville scene lewis said songs weren written definitely recorded real effort capture live feeling particularly vocals lewis continued big step different direction able sink vocal band playing experience lewis told club played road times knew walk studio record way wasn studio record live record ways getting band creating atmosphere lent good chemistry band members trying capture record live child digital generation lewis generally worked wanted capture perfect sound favorite records musicians split separate bands band setup generally play rock roll songs band play ballads composition album title track described lewis way getting writing strictly song lewis told greg_kot chicago_tribune song referenced childhood experience lewis experienced age minute ode devil tracked completely live transitions exciting thing involved studio wish rest record like song actually different songs wrote according lewis happen fan medley discussed songs album features duet song written lewis boyfriend performed rabbit fur coat tour lacking uptempo songs lewis wanted country little pop mentioned new songs open recording songs provides backing vocals number songs plays moody guitar pretty bird ward said greatest record number collaborations fellow member band contributions album features production credits lewis boyfriend producer lewis sister provides backing vocals tracks father plays bass harmonica ill year started speaking lewis told independent hard feelings wasn couple years road picture standing giant ice sculpture crab alaska mysterious character thought right time bring influenced father isn create imagine father race car driver leaf lewis explained lewis said lot inspiration previous work comes parents lewis told independent don know trying understand happened divorce blank slate remember happened reason people incredibly strange funny beautiful want writing maybe figure process release entertainment_weekly announced lewis working album february prior release lewis allowed listeners hear title track calling toll free telephone number acid song later replaced recording announcing secret performances september including website obtain tickets additionally videos lewis official youtube page videos lewis band mates home visited arrived balloons listen new album ben told album isn lewis agrees let hear song followed recording title track september entire album available streaming format lewis official myspace page technically downloadable quickly accessed means available file sharing album released formats number territories late september select independent record stores gave away single split sides record lewis toured support album release including appearance austin city limits festival opening critical reception received generally favorable reviews scoring review aggregator metacritic said dream world lewis boots exploring similar terrain review continued album includes plenty quirky lost love recall previous adventures placed greater balance component lacking according sunday_times results magnificent occasionally chicago_sun-times writer called sensual daily labeled tracks psychedelic occasionally sexy timeless noting album lacks thematic focus found album lewis released filter referred album title track simply beautiful causing arms toughest man deep despite simplicity difficult task called prime example lewis simplistic genius times said verses title track practically chorus noted lewis seductive vocals versatile stating voice smoothly mixes classic country pop indie rock lewis adept ballads rave ups times considered lewis songwriting leagues ahead past vocals sound means pointed lewis impressive strength singer songwriter makes listener feel music crafted felt lewis soprano execute tracks like black sand pretty bird trying best love pitchfork_media said immediately album downfall lewis good job choice sounds styles pop past help getting right away later reflection realize success lies great achieving greatness uniquely review continued settings lewis considerable strengths lyricist performer aren given sufficient room fully emerge time noted ambition title track sticks review observed lewis way definitive musical existence doesn know slated hip hop like roster unnecessary cameos sense sounds duet black said appearances help flavor record miss album number best albums list number best albums year voted number rolling_stone readers albums list number rolling_stone list best songs track listing charts certifications entered billboard number approximately copies sold reached number albums_chart release history personnel production farmer design photography autumn | Acid Tongue | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
15927_Backspacer | ninth studio album american alternative rock band released september started writing instrumental demo tracks got work album recorded february april producer worked album debut self titled record production credit yield material recorded los_angeles california brien atlanta georgia music album shortest band career features sound influenced pop new wave lyrics optimistic look ones infused predecessors frontman attributed election barack_obama band released album label worldwide distribution licensing agreement physical copies record sold target north_america promotion included deal world tour moderately successful singles got breathe reviews positive praising sound composition album chart billboard code topping charts canada australia new_zealand background recording tour ended band members began recording demo material staying occasional contact mail guitarist revealed time tested ideas guitarist drummer separate sessions band invited record love reign reign soundtrack opted long time collaborator brien produce cover experience brien decided good time work studio album ninth album mark brien production credit yield band allowed brien greater latitude determining sound point think willing let somebody cut songs little bit says lead vocalist past great song think different key heard bruce listened suggestions think bassist said brings brutally honest approach thinks working isn moves things don weighted ideas maybe aren good people outside band trust music looking forward making record band begun working album making demos seattle washington recording sessions los_angeles california brien usually works said time record rehearsed instead going studio handful ideas band ideas worked given instrumental beds later summer additional demos tape december following trip home montana singer later proceeded rough vocals tracks brought material band members work february went week session time band spent considerable time recording outside seattle code said got started getting cohesive took momentum los_angeles great idea seattle got comfort zone talked past years kind haven trusted judgment april band went week session finish album brien mixing facility atlanta georgia album took total thirty days studio finished brien stated record cut days album title chosen nostalgia historical key went use 1950s reference looking life known use writing lyrics letters said means actually kind look mistake said retrospective moods record looking past future album title turtle sponsored great turtle race music lyrics said sum kind tight rock roll record kind pop maybe new wave elements quick record like element like songs way pulled play good stephen thomas allmusic said prior wouldn couldn music assured casual yes fun stated new record feels good far strong uptempo stuff sink teeth added band live performances inspired album sound electricity room difficult listening songs reason kept arrangements lean singer cited reference creating shorter faster songs said records terms engaging roots band works plenty ballads shifts jeff matt relating think record got chance sound significantly different said couple great things brought real departures wave caught soundtrack wild taken different places lyrically displays positive outlook band albums credited election president barack_obama inspiration optimistic lyrics lyrics said tried years hopeful lyrics think going easier stated couple political pointed records particular away great allows need everybody comes beat melody friends lyric poem important stated spend half hour writing lyrics song gon happen quick don wanna means gon happen quick gon hit like lightning bolt called gon friend drug song elaborated song going friend stay drugs stated got drug dealer added drug dealer selling actually great rock song described homage lyrics inspired album covers bathroom wall band rehearsal space noticed album cover johnny guitar watson album hell imagined man attracted women cover wonders woman watson instead described breathe close love song gotten said subject song times people lives moment breathe minute said known concerns human love music according speed sound song taken perspective man sitting bar left added song sad confident played band said force nature strength person relationship withstand faults end described love song packaging artwork album handled editorial cartoonist goes pen spent months working artwork publishers alternative suspended syndicated cartoons entire chain lost client papers cities including los_angeles minneapolis new_york_city seattle prompting friend post open letter pearl jam website support cartoonist referred artwork dreams memories referred artwork album cover art features images created revealed contest band official website images hidden websites contest asked internet users search websites containing images images placed grid pearl jam website finding images users rewarded demo version song speed sound cover spine limited edition sleeve version keys glow dark release promotion sign record deal records band released album label conjunction united_states internationally reached deal target exclusive big box store retailer album united_states album saw release band official website independent record stores online retailers itunes purchase compact disc itunes version album access virtual vault features concerts span chosen download free itunes edition released itunes tying release album entire album available downloadable content rock band series video games deal songs album available promoted album tours north_america oceania october band headlined appearance took place amidst fourteen date north american leg tour afterward band continued tour oceania november appeared australia performance perth adelaide melbourne sydney brisbane concert performances followed new_zealand date returned united_states final american leg european leg june singles lead single backed album available band official website entered billboard hot number reached number alternative rock tracks charts music video footage video directed commercial target advertising features song nominated 52nd grammy awards band released double single got breathe month waves following summer reception critical response received mainly positive reviews music critics band best reviewed studio album 2000s according metacritic received score based reviews professional critics allmusic staff writer stephen_thomas_erlewine gave album half stars saying sounds enjoy band noise ann powers los_angeles_times gave album stars describing emotional ballads adding barely half hour toned praising playing hard driving playful vocals rolling_stone staff writer gave stars saying contains shortest tunes heart fire vocals main attraction added bush years aren mood brooding long surf guardian gave album stars review stated seattle quartet rarely sounded simpson observed record mature men perspective reflection finding space guitar motifs solos added ninth album best lot los_angeles_times writer gave stars called music accessible sacrificing aggressive popmatters gave album rating wrote finally discovered sound stronger gave album stars said album largely characterised new wave influenced rock time year career actually sound fun honestly spin gave album stars said time years seizing moment time reviewer said songs built hooks covered guitar trimmed bit melody added revolutionary provides adrenaline shouldn entertainment weekly gave album saying sort rock roll belongs bar cracked leather grows tracks like life metaphor anthem waves old feel new good new_york_times said refuses maturity slowing added fewer outside targets rail risks turning music doesn align satisfaction love pitchfork media said album suggest tossed minutes greater concern regard rest world muster added long extinguished content things book accolades 53rd grammy awards nominated grammy award best rock album losing muse resistance year end lists included album best releases allmusic listed billboard ranked eighth albums rolling_stone 11th list popmatters 31st 35th spot sales album debuted number billboard copies sold week release independent release billboard year album reach number united_states code debuted number copies vinyl highest week total billboard dated logged 32nd week chart making album longest charting album yield certified gold riaa january sold copies july according soundscan topped charts canada certified platinum australia going platinum new_zealand certified gold track listing lyrics written music composed noted canadian itunes bonus track bonus track itunes edition features video live performance short documentary making album personnel | Backspacer | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
15950_GototheFuture | future future japanese pronunciation debut studio album japanese band released sub label recorded produced band native month album compiled band early songs including compositions band vocalist high school band album mixed electronic rock music conventions featured live instruments way separate album pure dance music commercially successful nationally album received leading song album sunset received strong airplay radio stations critics praised album noting distinct vocals band varied electronic rock sound album available globally digital download alongside band second albums night fishing album reissued record digital formats background development formed august originally member unit consisting vocalist guitarist worked band formed high school performed british rock inspired music band broke took solo project created techno club music idea interesting mix electronic music japanese style melodies formed bassist joined band support member december originally separate band performed events band broke took advantage asked join summer keyboardist drummer joined band form group current member line introduced friend originally worker band debut performed live houses august band festival appearance rising sun rock festival home town period sent demos songs sunset later japan songs received listeners managing weekly songs radio program charted songs hot chart september member scouted trained managed audition process perform rising sun rock festival sent material contact victor led band debut originally group featured official members drummer added group major label debut officially promoted support members band unveiled line february writing production album recorded locations center studio commissioned album took month produce reworked demos produced create album song written specifically album songs released band inner world sunset released remix song compilation album said future felt like business card album compilation created songs album recorded produced entirely including album cover artwork music videos writing songs thought imagery song asked band members picture creating performing songs created album music melody thinking received people wrote lyrics entirely sunset songs produced band band attempts making club style music success college radio felt like proof mix dance music japanese melodies good direction continued music style inspired differences house techno music styles writing album reach wide audience considered live instruments important stress album rock music pure dance music based electronic sampled instruments convention band kept album record easier band drummer experienced performing dance music considered melodies techno house music core sound future retrospective interview conducted japan felt need construct personal musical vision strong felt like members little album content song worked piece band created playful song mixing american french styles future originally acoustic song grew triple metre song band developed electronic sound song band originally envisioned recorded compilation album footage visual media disc album shows returning studio originally performed song recreate song published version song found album lyrics created composing guitar chords song promotion release album primarily promoted song sunset song television programs opening closing credit music including sunset received music videos sunset video directed artist special website created promote future opened april featured music videos promotional songs album song commentary live performances sunset inner world broadcast featuring footage band performance hall april performed short tour japan promote album release performing concerts tokyo osaka held solo billed live hall band featured major magazine publications japan promote album including data japan album reissued initially vinyl record release march followed digital release originally band planned releasing new studio album march bassist pregnancy reception critical reception online reviewers gave album star recommendation praised variety sounds album peculiar musical world created dry vocals layered floating feeling techno funky sound noted intense usage surround sound album praised album multi nature focused praise keyboard work band funky rhythms vocalist nostalgic youthful vocals felt album dazzling refined pop sense echoed clear vocal post rock sound described album times colorful like pattern tropical fish times like mood deep sea fish bounce felt album strength harmony rock band sound techno electronica literary lyrics singled best example feeling bouncy synths elegant guitar worked paint spiral create breathtaking beauty entertainment media felt album showed process finding sound aspects feeling avant garde commercial reception debut week future number sold album japan according japanese music chart oricon selling copies continued chart additional weeks selling additional copies release band single january album charted single week bringing total tracked number copies sold album reissued version debuted number selling copies week bringing total copies album sold tracking regional sales stores noted significant number copies sold week future second sold album children selling copies stores noted album mid level success tokyo locations notably tower records sold copies days note significant sales regional centers osaka sunset reached number airplay sales chart hot song received minor radio airplay time radio data tracked song second played song early sunset eventually successful song hot track listing songs written composed personnel personnel details sourced future liner notes booklet personnel imagery charts sales release history | Go to the Future | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
16081_3Splash | splash splash stylized splash japanese recording artist songwriter released july record label fourth extended play consists recordings additional released different formats stand dvd bundle bundle released pink transparent holder artworks depicts posing title work superimposed dvd bundle artwork features holding basketball artwork digital release splash contains predominantly pop rock dance music contributed writing lyrics japanese songwriter producer created credited producers splash received favourable reviews music critics commended production commercial appeal splash reached number certified gold shipments units served promotional singles certified platinum digital shipments nominated japan record award 51st japan record awards background composition released compilation albums hit following release collaborative single younger sister announced plans releasing double album double album promote greatest hits album new studio album consisted unreleased material recording sessions album trick love later served studio album lead single announced release new extended play marketed single entitled splash consist recordings additional splash opens interlude instrumental piece spins tracks include vocals uptempo cute summer number suggestive lyrics electronic song cool vocals heavily processed effects according allmusic share lady_gaga concepts mixing playing instrumentation voicing way albums second interlude instrumental piece slow paced subtle urban distorted dance song influences rock pop music closed final instrumental interlude promotion splash released july official versions stand version dvd version dvd version features physical single version featured different cover sleeve standing grey background version features black outfit wore music video dvd digital version features urban street gear wore video dvd version includes pink transparent holder features 60s influence dress worn video dvd bundle artwork features holding basketball artwork digital release recorded songs promoted advertisement deals japan music televised commercial fever live hall concert communications tracks served promotional singles released july reached japan hot chart week end july highest chart entry date certified platinum downloads january chart japanese music charts marketed promotional singles songs featured accompanying music video included dvd version splash songs appeared live albums compilations released respectively performed live tour trick taiwan live live tour universe 10th anniversary live tour performed live tour trick appeared digital compilation included concept compilations happy love song collection reception splash received favourable reviews music critics allmusic highlighted career stand track discography publication reviewed universe album divided said wears sexuality sleeve song titles like laying erotic playing cards table lack recognizable singing ability compensated awful lot commended hard working ethic songs highlighting song concluded reveals desperate need achieve success matter humanity effort commended production said slightly tempo brings standard territory reviewer journal complimented production song described catchy positive commended song writing summer theme splash debuted consecutive peaked position lasted weeks selling units certified gold shipments units fourth consecutive shipped units moon splash reached number east asian chart reached hot chart reached japan billboard adult contemporary chart respectively nominated 51st japan record awards lost exile someday track listing personnel vocals backing vocals song writing executive producer producer song writing composer arranger producer composer arranger producer composer arranger producer composer arranger record label parent label management credits adapted liner notes charts certifications found single corresponding album universe found single found hit found single corresponding album universe found single remix found | 3 Splash | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
16134_WeDon'tNeedtoWhisper | don need don need debut studio album american rock band recorded ranch san_diego california produced guitarist vocalist album released february desired spend time family departed band months heated exchanges increasing tension trio spent following weeks complete isolation contemplating life career future music don need band album bear label subsequent albums contain explicit language inspired personal crises global events don need taught play instruments created home studio recruited longtime friend guitarist box car drummer bassist form primarily inspired arena rock groups police later public statements band music prompted media interest concern relatives family don need peaked number billboard sold nearly copies singles released promotion album reached modern rock tracks chart adventure peaking number received largely mixed reviews music critics celebrated album obvious musical influences found contents documentary film based recording process album early history band released background consisted guitarist bassist drummer regarded successful pop punk act time releases state pants jacket brief hiatus suffered disc collected darker musical ideas viewed unsuitable band ideas self titled album recorded assistance guitarist longtime friend box intended time experimental project evolved fledged band involving project cause personal conflicts member felt betrayed moody subject matter box car incorporated sound explored elements eponymous fifth studio album success box car declined solo recording deal offered believed cast negative light band addition growing internal tension trio embarked european tour following fall felt increasingly creative freedom group toll touring impacted personal life eventually expressed desire half year respite touring spend time family matters decision asserted lengthy blame disappointment requests dismayed apparently understand protested reality television series starring produced premiere disliked surveillance cameras feeling personal privacy invaded agreed perform benefit aid victims indian_ocean earthquake arguments ensued rehearsals rooted band members increasing paranoia bitterness judged band priorities mad mad different claimed simply grew apart aged communication breakdown led heated exchanges resulting departure group announced february going indefinite hiatus speak years called greatest friend underwent complete prime concerns aftermath band break bearing nervous breakdown went week spiritual journey complete isolation away family contemplating life career future music psychologically hurt band dissolution divorce calling traumatic experience disaster known role low wanted restart career worrying fans find funny background based endorsement presidential election travelling political circuit democratic_party candidate inspired need widespread reform likened presidential campaign drug remarking later changed rediscovered developed tour applied philosophy learned play piano self produce formed home studio recording production assemble recording demos home studio following declined offers highly prolific musicians collaborate developing material recruited longtime friend box car guitarist soon followed dropped reluctant join band soon collapse previous group kennedy found similar situation band found new environment refreshing uncertain joining band offered job warehouse worked permanently committed band august band members forth rules including friends family band second don need inspired mix personal developments global events production studied world war considered great war clearly battle good evil saw america enter post war period prosperity perceived analogy possibilities life album encouraged personal crises father diagnosis brother deployment iraq criticized iraq war unnecessary band deemed project lightly progressive rock influenced album lacks guitar solos genre commonly known place melodies inspired 1970s rock bands rush influenced listened police cure artists achieved massive success inspired desire reach widest audience possible composition message band intended don need future opening track missile opens don need cinematic organ melody 1980s influenced guitars quote astronaut anybody distraction follows filled hand keyboard melody verses death destruction originated beat created rapper turned opportunity code beat later adapted band stimulated vision song soundtrack young lovers watching sunrise adventure ode future huge guitar sound reminiscent cure song motivated friend marriage falling apart wife committed adultery situation deep impact spent night crying wrote track little inspired religious concept god came bring positive change earth faces terrorism war famine war anthem iraq war death toll succeeded hurts track friend cheating girlfriend terrible situation friend crushed inside manipulative stuff song development took daughter ice cream shop san_diego occasion door toy store enchanted sound pink toy piano eventually purchase placed piano shower recorded start machine attempts illustrate state boat leaving city flames find tropical island place ahead considered reference time central theme special come destruction promotion september spending months avoiding publicity announced new project promised greatest rock roll revolution generation statements containing predictions album usher entire new culture youth lead band dominance regarded highly press mocked set sources belief album recording critics refer decades album 2000s sole successor considered recent important album contended began writing immediately following release seeing force knew beat wishing project police level level observed interviews prior hiatus thought highly important band band members press statements viewing tongue cheek offering little substance thoroughly utilized band discussed minor details plans accompanying films promotional matter managers approached having intervention questioned frame mind ambitious beliefs intensified addiction drug problem try unable obtain week deep withdrawal reception don need received largely mixed reviews contemporary music critics time release alternative press generally enthusiastic positive reviews considering influential rock bands publication found album thought provoking commented lyrics soul searching music built smaller football ign positive assessment record writing album like post concept record listened lights tightly cup tea quartet merely market mature lyrics entertainment_weekly journalist gave album rating commending obvious influences criticizing vocals stated vocals improve resemble heard tracks like hurts likened high school student job communicating drive microphone rolling_stone writer summarized record mixed reviews simply results saw atmospheric elements excessive spin similar sentiment elevate tendencies romantic somewhat exciting blender composition album contains aspects accompanied influenced guitar critics album contrasted journalist described experience don need minutes demonstrating musical skills english magazine uncut departure album tone allmusic writer stephen_thomas_erlewine praised differences musical style bands remained album commented successful record interesting particularly desire taken seriously led use music don need curiosity album sold copies week certified gold riaa nominated video best special effects video best editing video adventure don need track listing lyrics written music composed personnel release history charts artwork | We Don't Need to Whisper | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
16158_IAm...SashaFierce | fierce studio album american recording artist beyoncé released november columbia_records initial release album dual disc intending market beyoncé contrasting disc contains slow pop ballads second named beyoncé stage alter ego focuses uptempo beats blend electropop genres composing songs lyrics beyoncé worked writers session accompanied live orchestration beyoncé credited husband rapper jazz singer inspiring push limits songwriting musically drew inspiration folk alternative rock blending acoustic guitar elements contemporary ballads tracks disc written produced beyoncé collaborative efforts boasted production album received generally lukewarm reviews critics felt properly differentiate double discs contrasts goals fierce debuted number billboard chart week sales units earning beyoncé consecutive number solo album album earned thirty platinum diamond certifications separate worldwide markets sold million copies worldwide million songs album garnered seven nominations 52nd annual grammy awards ceremony winning eventually collecting record setting wins awards won night female promote album beyoncé award televised appearances europe america embarking worldwide world tour album spawned singles served international releases purely promotional purposes lead singles boy single ladies ring charted highly internationally topped charts countries reached number billboard hot fifth number single hot chart diva ego released singles halo sweet dreams promoted internationally fourth singles respectively girl released internationally fifth single video phone released september don love released july production recording recording album took place month period beyoncé recorded album sessions atlanta georgia electric new_york spain los_angeles burbank california beyoncé wrote produced material fierce collaborated record producers songwriters including stargate production duo composed bangladesh beyoncé collaborated musicians worked past like jean boy worked disappear disc beyoncé influenced folk alternative rock genres incorporating instruments normally previously acoustic guitar specifically assisted beyoncé crafting album ballads crafted way combine best elements pop soul music simultaneously expanding possibilities genres beyoncé attempted different people strong expectations experimented stronger lyrics beyoncé worked ghost write maria having written disappear london ghost told daily_telegraph inspired recent marriages walked aisle maria month period beyoncé recorded songs decided editing process want reconcile approaches disc song meaningless cut process elimination final track listing making comparisons magazine beyoncé elaborated record double album covers black white artworks standard deluxe platinum editions fierce shot german photographer composition interview billboard magazine beyoncé described double album said songs mainstream traditional songs fans time sounds like beatles 1970s music writer andy_kellman allmusic viewed disc essentially small set adult contemporary ballads acoustic guitars strings soul searching grand sweeping gestures fill roots 70s soft rock soul second disc contains consistent electro influences displayed songs like radio sweet dreams said review diva resembles day dress ring alarm terms despite fierce disc ego don love scared lonely noted meeting ground album halves according mtv_news resemble musically thematically lyrically vulnerable like beyoncé disc album formally introduces beyoncé alter ego revealed born making hit single crazy love interview people magazine beyoncé affirmed alter ego strictly stage editor describing singer sensual aggressive alter ego boy single stands song disc beyoncé write jean wrote song lyrics took inspiration product poor relationship beyoncé explained boy different previous songs sense traditional song music critics remarked song mixture beyoncé hit single big girls don cry single like boy los_angeles_times saw song theme female empowerment expansion musically single ladies upbeat dance pop song features bounce influences according blender song makes clear reference marriage greg_kot chicago_tribune felt lyrics connection post breakup halo composed initially intended beyoncé recorded beyoncé schedule according billboard halo mainstream pop sound subtle critics noted diva variation coined female counterpart diva carries beat critically acclaimed use electronic bassline critics compared michael_jackson beat electropop sound derived contemporary incorporates influences classic 1980s funk broken hearted girl piano ballad production melody backed strings drum machine beat according hello comes like ballad album contains jerry line hello chorus essentially consists sweet guitar picking delicate harmonies according critics video phone contains lyrics reference celebration sex putting solo camera guy met club remixed version featured beyoncé lady_gaga trading verses musically song consists simple lyrics hidden backed thin spread beats beyoncé gaga singing song disappear consists sweet guitar picking delicate harmonies beautiful slow tempo soft rock rock power ballad consists guitar riff drums critics compared song materials alice chains platinum edition album included cover version beyoncé song honesty release deluxe edition album released simultaneously standard edition beyoncé father manager held listening party album new_york october june beyoncé video collection dance mixes released combined dvd release included dance remixes singles album including ego remix rapper kanye_west dvd features videos previously released singles finally platinum edition released list selected countries november featuring dvd deluxe edition album issued united_states november including previously released songs addition new songs poison don love remix video phone lady_gaga titled fierce bonus tracks released november countries featuring new tracks beyoncé covered version song honesty song included bonus track platinum edition album february bonus track album multiple releases don love served promotional single climbed hot dance club songs chart eventually taking spot beyoncé thirteenth number dance hit length music video appeared online release promotional single promotion beyoncé promoted album televised appearances awards ceremonies performing songs featured fierce beyoncé promoted single ladies ring concert organized power radio station october beyoncé performed boy november later sang single ladies november world music awards took stage perform boy november appeared television saturday night live november sang single ladies november beyoncé sang medley boy single ladies crazy love final episode total request live single ladies performed beyoncé november bet park american music awards november ellen degeneres november today following day banks male dancers january beyoncé live performance halo awards february later performed song late david_letterman interview april beyoncé perform sweet dreams mtv_video_music_awards september performed bridge song beginning performance switching single ladies later performed sweet dreams november performed boy january 52nd grammy awards ceremony covered song know event tour promote album beyoncé embarked worldwide tour performances world tour kicked canada march support album european leg tour started april croatia ended june london england june began leg tour united_states finished august day revue encore las_vegas starting september fourth leg began melbourne australia finished september perth australia beyoncé went perform asia middle_east europe africa united_kingdom finishing portion tour november belfast northern_ireland tour final leg visiting latin_america starting february brazil visited places ending trinidad february according tour earned million january june added total million concerts bringing tour total million shows residency las_vegas recorded august later released dvd audio television special late november titled intimate performance las performances tour filmed worldwide live dvd world tour released november singles october beyoncé premiered lead singles album boy peaked number billboard hot topped charts worldwide reached charts single ladies ring second lead single peaked number billboard hot beyoncé fifth number single successful international markets peaking listings world singles certified platinum platinum respectively recording_industry_association_of_america riaa diva released single peaked number nineteen billboard hot beyoncé twelfth single number hot hip hop songs chart certified gold riaa single halo released internationally peaked number billboard hot proving commercially successful reaching listings world certified double platinum early riaa following announcements world tour singles initially lined girl sweet dreams switched order sixth seventh singles respectively reached countries managing new zealand singles chart certified platinum united_states girl seventh single reached charts world despite certified released united_states year album release video phone released eighth single fierce music video digital download release taking form extended remix featuring american recording artist lady_gaga like predecessor reached countries world peaking number beyoncé fourteenth number dance club chart july digital tracks album sold combined total million units united_states according columbia_records album sold million digital singles worldwide critical reception metacritic assigns normalized rating reviews mainstream critics album received average score based reviews slant_magazine sal_cinquemani wrote album strength individual songs testament beyoncé today reliable singles artists felt real inability reconcile adult contemporary modern edgy sounds observer felt discs lack depth observing busy chasing radio formats expose genuine soul criticizing second disc succession independent woman anthems single ladies diva doubt inspire drag queens world leave allmusic andy_kellman called double disc gimmick favored second disc decent easily forgettable upbeat pop expressed disc beyoncé feels line extent rescues set consumer guide robert_christgau named month grade indicating bad record details rarely merit thought found split personality bit deeply observing good songs track artifact blender commented beyoncé beauty shop feminist quick downs describes rush love spin commented disc tempo cuts called intriguing direction village_voice felt disc lacks complimented fierce big headed witty stated track challenges leave coat check rolling_stone noted slow songs bland self lines wrote disc boasts beyoncé adventurous music popmatters called album little rough edges times viewed fierce disc far compelling trip dance lane entertainment weekly wrote album offers compelling sides beyoncé stated collection better served edited disc ultimately like marketing gimmick fans surely speculate little lyrics feels revealing previous emotional fire starters new_yorker found album mess alter ego trips idea accolades entertainment weekly ranked number list best albums stating boy single ladies ring undoubtedly album highlights surprise consistently satisfying rest tracks repeated listening ranked ninth place list nbc washington placed fierce list honorable mentions writing list best albums reported news current affairs recognized album twelfth best selling year end lists ranked numbers respectively album ranked number list best albums decade rolling_stone writers entertainment_weekly ranked fierce number list best albums 2000s fierce won soul train award album year beyoncé won award american music awards album garnered nomination category soul won bet awards lost award bet awards similarly beyoncé nominated female solo artist brit awards awards ireland international dance music awards beyoncé won best international act united_kingdom fierce nominated best album beyoncé recognized single ladies won best video halo winner best song category nominated outstanding album award image award international album year music award world awards beyoncé won artist year album lost category album year beyoncé nominated favorite female artist 36th people choice awards teen choice awards categories world best artist world best pop artist world music awards fierce singles earned beyoncé seven nominations including album year won record setting grammy awards seven plus award rendition classic song records soundtrack commercial performance album debuted number billboard selling units week giving beyoncé consecutive number album beyoncé female artist 2000s decade albums debut spot billboard albums chart having sold copies weeks release fierce emerged tenth best selling album year according billboard magazine achievement beyoncé eventually mariah carey placing album nielsen soundscan year end fifth time album later emerged second best selling album certified double platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa january sold million copies united_kingdom album debuted number november beyoncé lowest debuting album despite having higher week sales previous album day following performance factor finale winner album moved number december success singles united_kingdom particularly sweet dreams fierce rose number highest peak number thirty ninth week chart week august best selling album having sold million copies australia fierce debuted number late november peaked number early january following success singles sweet dreams broken hearted girl album rebounded new peak separate occasions october certified triple platinum november new_zealand album debuted number late november initially peaked number early march growing popularity singles especially sweet dreams album new peak september album certified platinum april weeks chart shipping copies retailers later certified double platinum spain album debuted peaked number november certified platinum shipment copies october album best selling international album turkey december album sold million copies worldwide formats track listings platinum edition september enhanced disc version album released disc featuring tracks original version bonus audio tracks second disc video collection beyoncé including seven music videos bonus tracks personnel credits taken album liner notes imagery production charts certifications | I Am... Sasha Fierce | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
16215_HereIStand(Usheralbum) | stand usher album stand fifth studio album american singer usher released inspired love new wife son usher recorded ballads album prior album recording usher split mother manager hired usher estranged father died months release stand influenced themes album originally titled measure man usher named stand mark new chapter life usher promoted stand performing television shows including total request live park concert appearances embarked night stand ladies tour performing shows november singles released stand love club love club moving mountains stand trading places love club features rapper topped billboard hot new zealand singles chart stand received generally positive reviews music critics viewed sign growth maturity usher unimpressed change style album confessions debuted atop billboard sold copies week release sold million copies country album reached number canadian albums_chart albums_chart australian albums_chart sold million units worldwide sold million copies august stand seen commercial failure relative confessions sold nineteen million copies popmatters album limited success usher foster marriage believed usher fans disliked foster background usher fourth studio album confessions released shipped album united_states album release broke girlfriend december romantically involved stylist august usher mother manager attend foster gave birth usher later year usher split manager prompted gossip usher fired growing relationship foster denied claims saying love mother decided fire rid mother ultimate compliment retire time grandmother continued stating split mutual decision speculated dismissal engagement foster usher dismissed claims total request live called angry usher stated wife firing mother like trash hear talking crazy beautiful black woman stop stop talking love stop outbreak compared mariah carey appearance handed audience performed fans noted usher speech evidence foster controlling usher usher hired new manager said usher thing excited intense commitment art incredible fact feel hitting stride january usher father died men regretted spending time lives prayer seventh track stand interlude dedicated usher son reflective relationship father matter happened father prayed difference gon father dad wished album artists repertoire representative conceived measure man title debut album usher called stand said perfect man going pain sorrow happiness usher love songs party joints exactly story wanted tell usher noted stand beginning new chapter life album liner notes contain verse child spoke child understood child thought child man away things stand marked usher growth march announced work album begun usher outlined album concept lot plan offer album kinda standing spot king ain gon left rich harrison produced track titled girl right leaked november song charted number high airplay featuring usher collaborated yeah song originally thought lead single stand included record potential tracks cited album release time produced pain produced included album stand contains eighteen tracks stargate produced tunes album itunes store deluxe edition revolver included produced composition album blender summed production stand cocktail lounge electric guitar themes inspired foster resulting great number ballads stand opens intro titled forever young copies lead single love club follows appears mid tempo song features synth beat speaks desire nightclub ain sex disco influenced song speaks sex privileged act adults trading places uses guitar instrumentation host role reversal sexual non sexual situations relationship moving mountains ballad draws synth beats relate love struggle impossible task moving mountains album sixth track electro song features new wave influenced synths produced contributes vocals song prayer interlude follows ode usher son cries usher son better special pop ballad begins inspired honesty usher discussed song feeling real love son wife according usher love gently piano based classic rhythm blues ballad track throw significant time son baby maker jay-z appears horn founded best thing transition usher outlines lifestyle changes wife arrival turns away days player met makes use guitar heavy drums suspected infidelity compared girlfriend cheating partner mistakes thirteenth track stand appetite utilizes usher tempted cheat wife man opens native indian lifetime contains influences 1990s love club features vocals samples lyrical content similar wayne voice modified use album soul pop jazz derived title track stand drew comparisons theme commitment played usher foster wedding stand closes work love placed hidden track copies sal_cinquemani slant_magazine called cute release november usher hoped release fifth album titled stand issues personal life delayed album according reports usher spend time pregnant wife expected november release date booked coincide usher line released continually changing release dates frustrating usher said billboard couple times usher tell got bug hurry record wants people got stand released mexico european countries releases countries followed promotion usher promoted stand appearing big weekend performed ain sex moving mountains stand love club singles previous albums day album release usher appeared television shows park performed usher performed love club tonight jay_leno june usher sang love club hills season finale sixth season finale dancing stars bet awards hosted june opened usher performing single love club ain sex sung usher saturday night live usher performed showcase concert fans london tickets allocated ballot september usher performed stand trading places game new_york_city sang game saw play new_york_giants singles singles released stand love club leaked early producer prior release february song topped billboard hot new_zealand_singles_chart reaching numerous record charts certified platinum united_states new_zealand sequel created titled love club sent radio album second single april commercial success original emerged hot canadian hot aria_singles_chart received gold certification riaa moving mountains released appeared multiple singles charts outside peaked number new_zealand_singles_chart certified gold recording_industry_association_of_new_zealand march fourth single released stand impacted radio august charted canadian hot aria_singles_chart peaked numbers eighty ninety respectively stand released urban adult contemporary radio august managing peak number chart album final single trading places released october reached number hot number tour usher toured fourteen cities north_america trip night stand ladies tour mainly targeting women tour commenced november concluded november tour female focused concept inspired male recording artists things special like female fans prince enjoying challenge female tour usher said artists pull feel like connection audience album felt like definitely type intimate better way close personal women usher performed tour wardrobe fan brought onstage intimate experience singer took place superstar female fan served champagne usher sitting lap sang usher songs setlist included portions rocket love want prince baby detroit gave baby cold usher supported piece band backing vocalists backup dancers setlist forever young love club follow remind ain sex got bad trading places baby nice slow dot rocket love superstar bad girl wanna don know want confessions medley day think need girl wit lovers friends yeah stand encore caught source dates venues reception rated toronto half stars praising usher connection female audience san_francisco_chronicle commended usher live vocal ability stated positive review los_angeles talking entertaining concert critical reception stand received generally positive reviews music critics metacritic assigns weighted mean rating reviews mainstream critics album received score based reviews gave album stars wrote usher marriage positive effect music called stand good better confessions ign critic wrote growing taken toll usher personal life altered man ability create refreshing music rated album usa today praised maturity usher lyrics stand commended album ballads disliked album length lyrics entertainment_weekly wrote good portion stand tunes deserve place dance floor awarded grade andy_kellman allmusic scored record half stars stated album leaves doubt male crown change hands referring usher king nickname los_angeles_times appreciate numerous ballads release compared usher previous work declared accomplished version confessions hooks singing better songwriting consistent chicago_sun-times viewed proof usher claimed king title kelly yahoo music felt album lacked inspiration wrote sticks depth matter protests contrary believe rolling_stone perceived usher little effort record stated got sounds like stopped trying blender let large number ballads lack sexual content hope village_voice described pure grown man little sitting dock bay trained sal_cinquemani slant_magazine scored stand half stars considered music notch observer panned album usher consumer guide critic robert_christgau cited songs trading places best thing choice cuts indicating good song album isn worth time money new_york_times wrote tension bliss creates album best songs referring moving mountains mistakes appetite man 51st grammy awards album title track nominated award lost miss independent album year gentleman commercial performance stand day sales days release sold units album debuted number billboard chart selling copies domestically week release second highest selling debut year time mariah carey second week release sold copies dropped number billboard sold copies united_states received platinum certification recording_industry_association_of_america riaa stand debuted atop canadian albums_chart spent weeks chart albums_chart stand debuted number chart june selling copies certified gold british_phonographic_industry bpi lasted seventeen weeks chart dropping album peaked number irish albums_chart remaining weeks chart awarded gold certification mainland europe album received appeared number european albums reached belgian charts flanders wallonia album charts france germany netherlands switzerland oceania stand attained number position australian albums_chart reached number new zealand albums chart received gold certification australian_recording_industry_association aria denoting shipments copies country worldwide sales album stand million impact usher publicist resigned august usher manager august dissolved management arrangement time split stand sold million copies worldwide compared confessions nineteen million copies speculated poorer album sales said singer parted ways comments responsible lower album sales pointed stand love club reached number charts music industry changed release confessions lower sales stand seen commercial failure according popmatters failure spurred usher marriage foster fanbase hated wife usher filed divorce foster june stating marriage broken papers single usher album discussed divorce process recorded couple split track listing notes love club contains portion composition written signifies producer signifies vocal producer signifies additional producer personnel credits stand adapted allmusic charts certifications release history | Here I Stand (Usher album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
16242_SystematicChaos | ninth studio album american progressive metal rock band released june united_kingdom june united_states band release sold previous label band released previous studio album album recorded september february new_york_city band break summer touring years lyrics album written fictional political personal topics respectively album peaked countries sales charts addition album peaked nineteenth position billboard making highest peaking album united_states release debuted sixth position critical reception album generally positive called band arguably consistent band entire progressive rock metal industry promoted album chaos motion world tour lasted year spanned thirty countries album released regular special edition formats special edition included surround sound mix album addition ninety minute making documentary album background recording twentieth anniversary concert score april rested summer years band new_york_city september stated relationship band members best band hired previously worked bands inspired including rush engineer album previous albums simultaneously wrote recorded produced album said band hires engineer act objective outside ear members ultimately shots previous dream theater albums shared planned themes scenes memory concept album heavy balls wall album ideas decided tell rest band leaving start completely open want retain cutting aggressive modern mood balls added cool album titled picked phrases song lyrics felt fitting title similar fashion previous albums like awake pair selected word chaos appears dark eternal night attracted phrase random thoughts neat disorder appears constant motion inspired phrase word chaos discussed resulting word systematic said addition album systematic chaos fitting description band general songs john wrote lyrics songs album telling fictional story presence enemies piece recorded minute epic presence enemies described creation went describe composition progressive long noting set good tone writing recording rest album longest recording degrees split parts having good open close album time according band felt long open album want close album long song minute title track album songs normally played entirety live shows recording work titled king album booklet song given subtitle dark master story presence enemies inspired korean named priest explains manga fan precisely like liked content inspired different approach lyrically things interesting writing new material took ran types lyrics fun write know dark subject matter dark master stuff way writing fresh lyrics story somebody loses end struggles darkness dark master story ends darkness goes different phases fight demons things like said story told short song structure song tells person visited night man thinks taken away shown wonderful things doesn realize time getting blood eventually taken end animated music video produced directed released january band allowed artistic freedom design video set science fiction future instead present day production album working title song jet sixth song written constant motion constant motion released single album april available free download day found sub website limited time song available download music video game song considered hardest songs available game guitar drums working title second piece written said aggressive driving songs album lyrics metaphor obsessive disorder life general wheels constant motion different projects responsibilities band time lyrics representation going head given day song accompanied music video band produced decade video clip premiered july released free download different formats limited time band produced music video hollow years falling infinity citing lack interest lack rotation music channels video received considerable airplay ball voted second best music video arguably popular video pull wrote lyrics dark eternal night returned monster town lyrics heavily influenced short story american horror fiction writer borrowing lot specific phrases story song contains improvised solo performed drum tracks recorded band members liked solo final recording october issue readers voted main riff dark eternal night fourth greatest riff decade making song title fifth song written progressive featured song original edit based riff came control room listening original conservative instrumental section debating bring got brave said know got weird idea dark eternal night second songs released general public advance album release studio video released youtube wrote fourth step suite collection songs albums revolve journey song discusses steps process deal making list people possible making direct sober years invited friends fellow musicians record spoken regrets featured song dedicated friends recording title track seventh final song written saga concluded band tenth studio album shattered fortress war war written based lyrics loosely book politics truth lyrics talk possible motives iraq war remaining middle road title play words war gaining profit war recording song suggested fans voice certain lyrical chants response message posted band website fans gathered outside recording studio record chanting fit studio title track recording song written ministry lost souls album second longest track song lyrics tells person dies process saving woman drowning woman saved filled regret sorrow able unite title track recording fourth song written release promotion regular special editions released june june seven album relationship disappointed lack coverage gave band previous label basically relied fanbase money record shops said february reached agreement release new album nearly written recorded time signing ironically warner purchased week band signed according followed promises band concerning promotion album spent month directing editing documentary titled chaos progress making systematic chaos released disc special edition album bonus disc special edition included surround sound mix entire album supported album touring chaos motion tour june june world tour comprised shows thirty countries multiple concerts filmed band fifth dvd titled chaos motion compilation concerts released september reception critical reception generally positive writing called album solid outing complimented constant motion writing contains best riffs brought table addition called dark eternal night brutal song date reviewing metal called album energetic sharp edged beautiful melodies heavy riffs long epic compositions called masters music use instruments limbs addition stating sounds mature conclusion excellent album needs times listened order allmusic wrote proves wrong instrumental songwriting compared riffs dark eternal night band overall states sticks metal game plan followed inception wrote presence enemies effective way set tone rest songs overall gave album stars calling best releases album peaked united_kingdom australia band previously charted united_states album peaked nineteenth position billboard making highest peaking album united_states time release overall peaked album sales countries album sold copies week released readers rhythm magazine voted second greatest drumming album history progressive rock track listing music composed special edition bonus dvd complete album surround sound chaos progress making chart positions personnel | Systematic Chaos | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
16323_FutureSex/LoveSounds | second studio album american singer songwriter justin_timberlake released september affiliated label year hiatus resolved feelings unable record new material returned record new music began collaborating longtime record producer alongside colleague album contents produced album shares lyrical themes debut album justified diversity music genres pop techno funk elements rock interspersed album tracks created production team goal influences including david_bowie prince met acclaim music critics noted wide range influences collection eclectic sounds album produced singles attained chart success including hot number singles love goes comes summer love album achieved mainstream number songs rolling_stone_magazine ranked album number list best albums 2000s aside earning numerous best decade lists album received nominations including album year best pop vocal album certified multi platinum countries worldwide sold million copies million united_states album added musical library archive background november justin_timberlake released debut album justified produced singles rock body cry river cry river particular credited having helped album sell peak music charts justified ended selling million copies united_states album established career outside band years old time crossroads felt stage burnt thought lost voice regards knowing wanted sing stated justified years making record create success challenge ready following years went partially idle music industry burnt partly caused try acting films october hosted guest musician late night variety saturday night live showcased acting paired american actor barry talk reportedly inundated acting offers readily accepted partly needed inspiration want pass opportunities returning music shot films including opted pursue reunion considered justified according concerned music late contacted record producers produced songs producers impressed live band driven late night shows participated wanted incorporate music recording felt inspired record songs motivated sad state pop radio decided needed experiment music reportedly turned producer figured direction wanted record november visited brand new virginia united_states previously collaborated producing tracks justified including cry river studio team clear direction album concepts discussed aside having cry river draw game plan working title new album thought record live justified asked reproduce likes cry river times studio played stereo plenty songs american singer musician prince listen early sessions reportedly night playing guitar riff caught attention started melody later sung lyrics added drums progressing sound hour lyrics written paper recorded vocal booth song goes comes having teased said let let far left happens production official production started december production began chairman ceo asked album completed replied possibly year title finalized gave deadline finishing collective thought album comparable michael_jackson landmark record thriller dubbing fan jackson drops song according like fashion editorial suits goes album artworks shot american fashion photographer cover features disco ball black shoe new project collaborated producers concrete plans goal album capture moments vivid raw sound included record production repertoire managed recording sessions formula sessions described free flowing referred process looking like mad men mad scientist collaboration asserted interesting connection music days composed songs lyrics melodies vocals place weeks transitional moment goes comes collective able produce songs like love sexy ladies unlike justified recorded weeks said took year complete sessions album saw collaborating member hip hop group black eyed single love lent vocals production credited production team established collaboration album songs produced damn girl standard edition album actor recommended producer considered idea discussed saw music festival california went singer songwriter studio played demos ballad song suggested collaboration meant anti want came music production interested rock music inspiration approach recording songs composing reveals wanted sing song like rock roll singer singer influences drew said justified characterized michael_jackson like david_bowie prince influences include late frontman killers strokes expressed interest recording songs rock influences initially reluctant pursue idea accustomed producing music nonetheless suggested produce handful afraid urban fan base concern produced rock influence instead length songs sound love second song composed steered album direction revealed changed album energy derived song sustained process inspiration trance album remembers heard dance techno interested didn know went club night saw people losing mind dance tracks wasn wanted mimic sound wanted energy people going crazy knew fusion putting trance unlike previous record intended focus pop genres concentrated particular sound representing wider range explains broad far styles wanted mix type thing musically complex album fusion rap rock funk soul gospel new wave opera world music entertainment_weekly noted album sound sonic departure justified goes sounds similar justified admitted song new album similarity critics noted influences styles varied album track list title track incorporates early 1980s new wave industrial rock song sexy ladies takes minneapolis funk funk song album lead single style described club funk track damn girl produced incorporates 60s soul music gospel music infused losing way song album features choir arrangement lyrics songs lyrics written paper believed slow album production composed lyrics head record song shortly songs relatively shorter time took longer wanted incorporate variation instance lyrics losing way narrative style took longer write song wrote paper produced song felt unusual requested write lyrics instead recording directly vocal booth sharing common themes justified contains songs thematically based according motivated sex love mtv editor album illustrates nature sex love contradictory half album generally focuses themes sex evident songs like title track damn girl sexy ladies second half album sweet encompassing songs love slow jam end time goes comes transitions minute prelude think knows themes sex love dominant album song losing way topic inspired documentary crystal addiction watched song homage soul musician according lyrics goes comes thought similar meaning cry river interview revealed song based friends experience love noted arguably similar cry river confirmed interviews record autobiographical experience draw singles major singles issued album led released july months prior publication album song sound like lacks distinctive falsetto seen complete departure recognized sound management thought risk song risk nonetheless appealed reportedly insisted released album lead single executive initially doubted suggestion later told interview february albeit unusual record risk clearly paid followed release love quarter goes comes early january single releases standard edition album spanned year time fourth single think knows released deluxe edition issued duet version end time released month single version includes set mood prelude summer love album track listing european release end time set mood prelude instead included summer love double commercially album singles successful domestic music market peaked number billboard hot giving credit artist achieve feat singer usher accomplished chart topping singles february december love certified multi platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa achievement seen rare amidst free file sharing internet reaching million mark sales struggle music industry tour support album embarked concert tour global scale promoted primarily concert tour reached north_america europe asia oceania venues total began january san_diego california culminated december drew million people worldwide grossed total million grossing concert tour announced signed deal hbo network broadcast live concert previously appeared hbo aired live madison square garden concert taped second night madison square garden august footage broadcast hbo september later september demand november disc edition live madison square garden released dvd blu ray formats sold exclusively retailer best buy release included extra footage including song song commentary post clips broadcast earned emmy award category outstanding picture editing special single multi camera performance goes comes madison square garden time magazine ranked second list live performances writes little long earns symphonic goes hbo special october billboard magazine announced finalists billboard touring awards based actual box office performance january september nominated categories tour draw won announced awards november release promotion released worldwide september year initial release deluxe edition album issued november edition contains additional tracks album featuring guest artist tracks recording end time duet singer beyoncé included deluxe edition bonus dvd contains footage live performances scenes music videos singles including goes comes main album included deluxe edition edited version explicit version issued according billboard magazine mother company sony offered distinct products tie attempt finding solutions declining sales physical albums album offered configurations versions aside album project included digital versions individual tracks artist release available formats recent years strategies increasingly applied recording industry book examines context author noted high profile example project total versions products sold according project sold million units worldwide percent sales format commercial performance fueled lead single sold units week peaking number billboard official albums chart number album solo artist album sold million units united_states certified times platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa eighteenth best selling album united_states march album sold million copies internationally album received selling equal units topping charts worldwide sony distinguished biggest selling album record company releases noted past years album release american artists found increasingly hard achieve commercial success international music markets found successfully sells country world according mtv album sold million units worldwide united_kingdom album debuted number biggest pre order album itunes history breaking time record week digital sales previously held english alternative rock band europe album debuted number ireland opened number sweden switzerland australia album peaked number certified times platinum australian_recording_industry_association denoting shipments units thirty fourth best selling album australia following year critical reception met critical acclaim music critics metacritic assigns normalized rating album received average score based reviews commended ing surprise eclectic collection sounds good way billboard noted album sound bit different music sex appeal remains force los_angeles_times suggested album easy listen repeated listening helps tunes allmusic senior editor stephen_thomas_erlewine commended clear musical vision stated kind fascinating called set forward thinking pop reminiscent prince album sign times new_york_times stated work world irritating percussion instrument human sound pretty good took notice album writing long known hiding little surprises near end songs takes obsession transformation new heights mixed review uncut magazine found album vibe felt songwriting awkward alexis_petridis writing guardian said album works close new_york magazine commented better sexy concluded hasn invented persona intriguing live music credit white men brave black music robert_christgau rolling_stone found best new songs thrilling tempo stuff mechanical muscle losing way meaning embarrassment consumer guide cited love highlights gave album star honorable mention indicating enjoyable effort consumers aesthetic individual vision treasure accolades album received nominations grammy awards including album year pop vocal album lost won best dance recording love featuring rapper following year goes comes nominated record year won best male pop vocal performance song best dance recording think knows interlude nominated seven categories mtv_video_music_awards winning including earned quadruple threat award recognizes artists excelled multiple media including music fashion acting album singles world music awards aside awards nominations album earned numerous best lists following years music magazine rolling_stone listed 26th albums year british newspaper observer album number publication list best albums general publication time album ranked eighth list best albums publication notes falsetto honors prince michael_jackson stealing earned numerous best decade lists rolling_stone ranked 46th albums 2000s calling avant garde abstract electronica space funk entertainment_weekly ranked album number list best albums decade says album pop cutting edge earlier album number magazine new classics music album received additional acclaim pitchfork_media slant_magazine ranking album number respective best 2000s lists vibe named greatest album 2000s ranked list greatest albums spin list best albums past years album number legacy success impact careers established career solo artist comments point people stopped asking sic going reunite started asking going fan base gaining fans wake album success combining international success loose demands work reportedly writing entertainment_weekly remarked like record said nearly stole spotlight sharing star status aside earning critical acclaim album according new_york_times responsible bringing sexy lead single spawned phenomenon video makers song parodies gained attention ranked time magazine men women power talent moral example transforming world publication writes born years ago deliver music world follow lead leader setting bar expected album added musical library archive vibe called ambitious classic writing musically propelled pop genre audio interlude twists sound effects irresistible falsetto embraced hard soft implied title thrilling effect mastery balancing act influence define pop music came adding pushed boundaries works fellow usher track listings notes damn girl contains sample new day written performed credits personnel credits adapted allmusic charts certifications release history | FutureSex/LoveSounds | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
16712_Voliminal:InsidetheNine | inside inside video album american metal band released december records disc dvd set features minute movie created band member clown set includes live performances music videos songs band studio album vol verses interviews band members movie featured footage recorded recording vol verses end tour support album spanning total months dvd promoted websites weeks leading limited theatrical release critical reception album mixed dawn wrote album raw sound calling treat speed metal fans billboard tell fans save cash band tour certified gold platinum double platinum australia united_states canada respectively conception recording initial idea dvd came weeks band entered mansion work studio album vol verses received help band record label supplied tapes camera cleaning equipment funds hire people operate cameras couldn recording began entered mansion continued finished touring reportedly covering months bands time intentions capture different situations opportunity produce dvd came position begin work immediately period footage shot began making little tests footage revealed fellow band mates judging reactions help establish areas interest recording process produced minute tapes footage production promotion similarly editing process previous dvd watched analysed footage recorded dvd contrast dvd intended previously unseen band interview guitarist explained dvd band intended bring new went add backstage stuff getting inside stuff opposed concert performance explained wanted allow viewer time instead performance recalling moment band australia included footage film explaining australia jesus bats air going film share lives bands people don want share think wrong movie band members appear faces blurred second disc interviews completely revealed questioned subject interview sauce explained band perform masks footage blurred represent adding chose intrusion safe place kind broke veil little bit grabbing camera trying everybody kinds things prior release dvd promotional website launched featured short teaser videos weeks prior release short teaser videos released website respectively dvd released december premiered separate theatres united_states following release dvd music video song exists released video featured footage inside style movie dvd rated new_zealand graphic violence sexual references offensive language reception critical reception mixed newspaper dawn called dvd treat speed metal fans went compliment drummer stating structures beats traditional set dare great slayer fame called dvd scene action unorthodox format complete editing absolutely specific chronology state dvd gives partial attention music best moment disc collection comes chat shares feelings perfect relationship father obstacles band faced early days wrote takes unique approach latest film turn mundane video live footage band antics peculiar extremely interesting movie style cause viewer feel like outside looking truly involved band reviewing wrote bored documentary went state best watching perform despite audio near guys know way stage shows package reviewing billboard criticized dvd writing randomly strings footage concerts usual backstage antics images toilets visual effects struck fancy edited concluded save cash band tour money worth cole wrote dvd fans probably purchase enjoy dvd added narration images left speak don speak loudly despite mixed reviews certified gold australia platinum united_states double platinum canada album peaked 5th spot charts remained chart weeks contents disc inside minute movie constructed mixture live performance backstage studio footage film shot handheld digital cameras features rapid edits footage follows chronological order movie rabbit holes feature additional footage band member respectively interviews second disc includes interviews members band formal interviews released masks excluding members appearances outside personnel aside real names members band referred numbers zero | Voliminal: Inside the Nine | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
16716_RubyBlue(album) | album debut solo album irish singer released june music dissolved electronic duo murphy began working producer musician known experimental work jazz electronic music songs released extended plays compiled studio album album samples sounds everyday objects actions including brass mice dancing ornaments mixes electronic music known jazz pop styles album received positive reviews music critics june european release charted united_kingdom produced singles love background murphy ended romantic relationship record album album statues finished touring found evaluate friendships built time got know met remixed songs murphy wanted work commenting felt natural matthew makes things quicker easier day recording bring unspecified object hit microphone record sound approach murphy solo album revolve sounds surround wanted carry recording audio mixing room invested studio recorded murphy voice accompaniment better hear voice naturally sounded occasion added instruments track having hire play unusual instrument pair recorded songs murphy found enjoyed working label let work freely deadline presented album found odd hear songs successful singles division suggested murphy changes radio friendly murphy refused stating wanted pure possible label later came support songs gradually released vinyl titled january february respectively cover painted murphy met pub known simplified paintings teenagers thought good subject painting came murphy house week looking wardrobe decided dressed murphy positioned body abstract shapes paint developed character described disco electro pop diva 1940s look displayed hospital victoria london murphy purchased kids looked like singles paintings cover later directed music videos singles composition mixes electronica early twentieth century vocal jazz interest instruments primarily brass layered sampled noises alarm water cooler helmets murphy vocals described combination sheltered day identified double album influence stating experimental soulful funky album lyrics based romantic relationships opening track leaving city slowly builds introduction uses tune instrumentation repetitive chorus following sinking feeling uses beat constructed sounds night dancing flame combines 1920s jazz written time compared work peak opening noises longest track time proceeds ballad compared king fifth track released album second single song uses metaphor rain describe love sex atop baroque pop brass arrangement dear diary torch song mixing northern soul disco music sounds ringing seventh track love released album lead single song featuring swing rhythm sharp brass parts opening phased vocals closing response brass keyboard parts eighth track contains chorus lyrics delivered tribal rhythm title track uses guitar parts layers overdubbed vocals lyrics caution woman control title chosen contrast feelings passion melancholy experimental song rhythm prelude love making excerpt minute taken love making album closes closing doors style ballad driven piano critical reception album received positive reviews music critics guardian called kind ambitious avant pop hybrid gets acclaim allmusic wrote murphy keeps unpredictable unique sounding like said album happily represents downright early albums mix disco sensibility popmatters referred album best examples production shaping overwhelming artist vision guardian agreed stating production murphy sounded varied times sultry rude powerful tender white noise time signatures jazz mixed album overall adding pair eclipse songs leaving actually able sing pitchfork_media remarked hard imagine ranking sic best thing murphy songwriting perfect ultimate combination human warmth technological know publication listed album number list albums chart performance released europe june successful murphy work album reached number eighty albums dropping chart week charted number eighty albums_chart success belgium reached number seven remained albums chart weeks europe reached finland austria germany netherlands switzerland echo released album united_states april chart billboard soundtrack appearances album songs second season medical drama grey anatomy blue love making night dancing flame lose control deny deny deny bring pain respectively music supervisor stated fan gave positive review blue included volume soundtrack songs reality think dance group performance sixth week second season contestants wore costumes zombies performance combining horror film night living dead michael_jackson music video thriller primetime emmy awards performance way tie outstanding choreography think dance performance calling choreographed television special american classic night dancing flame couple jazz dance fourth week following season contestants performances choreographed number blue fifth season think dance track listing songs written leaving city sinking feeling night dancing flame time dear diary love blue prelude love making closing doors personnel charts | Ruby Blue (album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
16735_AllHopeIsGone | hope gone hope gone fourth studio album american heavy metal band released august album published versions standard album compact disc case special edition packaged fold containing bonus tracks page booklet bonus dvd documentary album recording preparation album began recording started february band home state iowa hope gone studio album vol verses album launch released series promotional images audio samples album websites hope gone considered band eclectic sounding album incorporating elements previous hope gone includes brutal edge track hope gone reminiscent songs sic debut self titled album slow burning elements reminiscent skin ticket second album iowa metal influenced killing lyrically hope gone centers themes anger obsession music industry album features prominent focus politics previous albums promoted hope gone world tour festival generally received critics album reached position record charts worldwide including billboard album certified platinum riaa august shipments excess albums united_states final studio album released band include longtime members bassist founding member found dead iowa hotel years release hope gone drummer departed group december recording preparation hope gone began explained told demo got material choose possible february entered jamaica iowa producer hope gone band album written recorded home state iowa bassist explained band decided record iowa los_angeles production previous albums taken place band stated close home good mindset vocalist drove home night son unlike previous releases album writing process involved band members wrote songs commented band peak mean completely involved writing process beautiful thing taylor felt writing process problems noted creation album conflict band come embrace realizing conflict helps bring creativity taylor guitarist paired performing keyboards work oblique pieces taylor experimented tracking old stating natural intense according experimental tracks album die appears bonus track album special edition child burning time similarly experimental track combined effort wrote song evening band members expressed dissatisfaction hope gone considered favorite album feeling discontent record production process root said felt little bit rushed felt like trying things schedule didn like root particularly disappointed record producer said helped appreciate producer wasn able people page important thing making record conversely said finally record wanted sound like went compliment ear tone considered hope gone band best album hope gone mixed engine room studio united_kingdom promotion rumors recording touring hope gone trademark masks circulated band members appeared performances projects dismissed rumors interview sauce bassist elaborated band return new image stated gon upgrade step things little beginning april website displayed promote hope gone displayed band masks final teaser featured photograph band new masks premiered new masks july million people visited website view masks day june second sample cover art album title track hope gone available song began airplay day june offered track free download website hope gone later released digital single second single album began airplay june released digital single july following album launch dead memories released digital single december accompanying music video music video album fourth single premiered april single released june august magazine held listening events united_kingdom included preview documentary supplied album special edition free merchandise april announced album released vinyl april coinciding record store day album cover art track listing released july began hope gone world tour following day tour band initially toured festival united_states august afterward scheduled appear reading england days week festival austria festival germany european tour dates canceled breaking ankle performed rock range festival headlined download festival england summer time headlined festival style themes musically album sees band moving away metal focusing standard metal sound featuring additional elements groove metal death metal metal prior album release members displayed interest making hope gone heaviest album affirmed saying going heavier vol verses weird experimental reiterated describing hope gone dark combination band previous studio albums iowa vol verses hope gone expands use traditional song structures solos introduced previous album vol verses song led acoustic guitars dubbed attempt power ballad remains dark ominous interview stated feel pain forced retained metal edge reminiscent earlier work allmusic wrote killing goes cluster onslaught densely dark intricate riffs compared song sic debut album explaining technique style reminiscent old brutal shit ign stated rock groove chorus gives potential reach new fans sacrificing intensity stated loves parts band incorporates snare drums reminiscent forget cited cold black favorite songs saying driving tempo lot attitude track incorporates elements slower cerebral edge reminiscent purity debut album skin ticket iowa called song explaining explained phrase hope gone aimed fans expectations band thought figured hope going album taylor incorporates focus politics lyrics compared previous albums opening track features taylor response united_states vice president speech targeted vietnam war protesters second track killing follows vein interview taylor discussed song lyrical content explaining lot people politics religion taste turning policy hurts reviewing ign said lyrically killing gives listener dose track lies continue taylor offers dressing world know explaining kinda goes civilization takes way seriously leaders think deemed speak people proclaimed wouldn album didn recording industry butcher hook taylor specifically targets little boys commenting people shit wearing outfits guys look exactly reception commercial performance hope gone album debut number billboard album chart game units initially billboard published article stating game secured spot margin units described closest race number soundscan began tracking data hours later article rewritten awarded number spot having sold units hope gone debuted number united_kingdom topped album forth canada album sold copies week debuted canadian albums_chart album debuted number charts worldwide album second single brought music awards nomination seventh grammy nomination 51st grammy awards december total guitar ranked hope gone year rated 16th magazine 21st century reader poll hope gone certified platinum united_states_of_america canada riaa respectively january album sold million copies certified gold united_kingdom australia new_zealand germany commercial success album sold copies critical reception hope gone generally received critics music critics anticipated album immediately release vol verses review vol allmusic stated sense ultimate broadcast faithful copies hope gone intended reviewers pressed false reduce risk album leaking internet wrote review allmusic early cluster effective things little softer little later album threatens collapse like criticizing album wrote power ballad like album gave album rating stars album creation process rock sound wrote raised collective middle fingers created album stands head shoulders released year compared album sound bands gave album score gave hope gone stars stated fans views diversity album saving grace concluding jaw dropping revolutionary hoped means bad release reviewing blender writer observed different theme lyrics compared previous albums noting band able sound little bit pretty entertainment_weekly gave album rating calling hope gone metal assault battery modern world ign stated band attempt metal classic metal elements best career gave hope gone score writing effectively builds band collective strengths noted band longer resembled threat western claimed album delivered shock including downloads august rolling_stone reviewer chris praised edge hope gone noting band multiple generate din track proposed melodic song album comparing circle vol verses wrote capped time signature shattering guitar drum breakdown leave best air album praised total guitar writer declared effort heaviest aggressive work date compared dead memories works alice chains praising band experimental work history went state lies continue contains huge verse riff incredible soaring chorus guardian compared dead memories song enter called killing work dense giving album stars track listing songs written composed charts certifications personnel aside real names members band referred numbers zero | All Hope Is Gone | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
16987_NeonBible | neon bible neon bible second studio album canadian rock band released march merge records originally announced december band website majority album recorded church band bought renovated quebec album feature drummer include band core line neon bible highest charting album time debuting billboard number selling copies week date released month similarly successful releases night away dead ship sank neon bible cited example indie rock critics offered self produced neon bible favorable reviews division album sound publications like nme ign praised album nature rolling_stone uncut said resulted distant sound production following release funeral recorded attic studio known decided permanent recording location necessary following tour support funeral band bought quebec café time purchase church temple renovation church complete band spent half recording majority album produced additionally recordings recording military men choir sessions included new_york band recorded hudson_river near water having produced album band decided bring mixing tracks sent known producers experiment deciding liked ideas best band invited studio work songs month worked album engineer producer mixing song band regularly driving montreal assess progress interview described mixing process playful thing composition beginning work neon bible immediately following north american tour support band album funeral songwriter born united_states having lived canada years said felt observing homeland outsider point view album rooted themes bob_dylan elvis_presley cited influences began recording reworking song cars starting point title album decided band inspired according butler watched lot rich quick schemes youtube band attracted ocean television central images album saying ocean imagery lack control television butler stated people don necessarily know taking absorbing ideas watching television doesn necessarily like happening definitely find easy starts affect way world ideas reflected arrangement composition album lead sound band number common instruments achieve sound addition orchestra choir features pipe organ said album hoped stripped sound songs demanded instrumentation artwork artwork album photograph foot neon sign band commissioned use tour photograph cover bible caught mid rolling_stone named artwork best year cited cover example artist keeping artwork alive artwork win best dvd artwork design year frontman stated interview album title derived particularly attracted image novel neon bible promotion largely band member ancestry band tried raise support awareness socio economic problems haiti career people dollars donated november december supported charity organization partners health releasing song intervention itunes proceeds accidentally uploaded black wave bad vibrations track intervention neon bible song quickly removed problem discovered file quickly circulated networks blog guess sort charming send wrong song world click mouse december band allowed listeners listen single calling number neon bible extension number song streamed band website beginning january following day band revealed variety information album youtube video video played number sound clips upcoming album featured guitarist gave album track listing release date record label february lyrics released band website included text audio clip child reading wolf fox french allegedly written 17th century french poet allusion lighthouse loosely based followed february band releasing promotional pamphlet image website included album related imagery french english text wolf fox october created website date october displayed speculation website including rumors new material live streaming concert eventually revealed video neon bible featuring face hands viewer interact song neon bible song album music video tour began tour support album january february playing series concerts churches small venues ottawa montreal london new_york followed date european tour march early april dates cancelled illness north american leg tour began april san_diego april arts festival contained dates leg contained openings band began date european leg festival june returning north_america supported dates beginning september neon bible tour continued dates europe october november dates beginning january australia new_zealand big day festival tour ended shows february japan reception compared band debut funeral neon bible experienced breakthrough commercial success week debuted number canada ireland number united_states united_kingdom portugal neon bible charted greatest hits compilation truly certified gold canada march release garnered universal acclaim receiving seventh highest score review aggregator metacritic nme reviewer commented album climactic record grand tradition melodic rock reviewer interpreted album commentary american world saying band seemingly sending beacon reasonable people forced underground world insanity stylus contributor saw album similar terms saying album touches violence paranoia simple labor war organized religion indie turmoil band point thematic threads songs robert_christgau gave album grade saying butler thunder loud ign giving album said playing overall cohesive album project enthusiasm abundance publications agreed felt negative rolling_stone reviewer wrote surprised large band sound distant saying result huge sound edges leaving butler middle rolling_stone named fourth best album year uncut star review album said worst records takes seriously taken seriously neon bible finalist music prize neon bible nominated best alternative album 50th annual grammy awards nme albums year fourth rolling_stone list albums year album year december album won award alternative album year accolades editions neon bible released versions included traditional compact disc jewel case deluxe compact disc packaged box cover accompanied page flip books designed material shot film filmmaker double featured album sides vinyl quality fourth release came code allow download entire album format manufacturing delays release came months previous versions popular culture body cage featured spot film curious case cover body cage featured house episode soundtrack video game assassin creed iii track listing black mirror car running neon bible intervention black wave bad vibrations ocean noise lighthouse cars body cage personnel charts certifications | Neon Bible | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
17556_Circus(BritneySpearsalbum) | circus britney_spears album circus sixth studio album american recording artist britney_spears released november looking transition darker urban fifth studio album spears wanted project little bit lighter incorporating electropop dance pop styles spears recorded record summer publicized personal struggles saw placement temporary earlier year executive producers whites enlisted collaborators including spears longtime colleague hills release circus received generally favorable reviews music critics complimented production ambivalent lyrical content debuted number billboard week sales copies making fifth album reach chart album topped charts additional countries record eventually exceeded sales million copies million digital tracks spears best selling album fourth studio album zone project promoted series television performances spears fifth concert tour circus starring britney spears singles released album international successes lead single peaked atop billboard hot registered largest jump chart debuting number ninety spears best selling song country baby time gained grammy award nomination best dance recording second singles circus peaked numbers nineteen country respectively circus spears second album debut effort baby time singles hits hits united_states charting songs hot like sixth album features technology includes pages bonus features exclusive video performance photos complete album lyrics downloadable graphics hidden links addition packaging album recycled materials background development summer confirmed spears process recording sixth studio album album announcement came additional confirmation involvement producers development vocal producer complimented spears work ethic publicized personal struggles previous year spears chose write material album worked develop pop influenced record collaborators worked earlier career stated circus marked longest time spent recording album adding think urban writing day right piano living room described album best work date producer kelly discussed album initial lack concept saying went luke knew going maybe write britney concept knowing style knowing produced spears hit baby time produced album atlanta based production team produced album single worked bonus songs spears reported worked tracks los_angeles spears recorded burbank canadian trio let war wrote produced track announced working spears tracks included official track listing spears commented album title like fact edge seat circus bored going want know going happen album shared release date similarly titled album circus british group circus initially scheduled released worldwide december spears 27th birthday unauthorized online leaks began streaming album website november composition circus described sequel spears fifth studio album taking influence pop genres including electropop dance described album lighter urban sounding fiery lyrics compared predecessor album compared works janet_jackson songwriting prince circus incorporates themes acknowledged spears earlier work circus kill lights discuss fame previously seen piece talk man circus opens lead single features synth repetitive chorus lyrically discusses cheating man described spears girl anthem circus addresses feelings entertainer performing highlighted lines eyes centre ring like circus crack whip everybody gon trip like circus electronic dance elements compared spears earlier single break ice ballad incorporates acoustic guitar gathered comparisons track girl woman kill lights dance pop song talks spears conflict critics noted similarities works madonna spears piece utilizes dark electronic beats details non relationship glam rave elements traditional pop styles gained controversy double title sounds like electropop track unusual deals woman finding unexpected love compared musical themes 1980s 1990s noted ballad song drawing comparisons mood popularized janet_jackson sees inclusion urban influences lyrically recalls morning party lyrics remember night got head right hell night drew similarities spears prior song early draws elements 1960s rock guitar latin pop dance hall themes despite fun nature criticized appearing persona baby time suggested lyrics deal spears father dance pop song trip hop influence noted risky futuristic nature suggested spears vocals sounded lace leather gained comparisons control era janet_jackson prince works 1980s featured unknown backing vocalist baby described having faux janet_jackson vocal written spears sons closes album singles released september album lead single song met positive response critics complimented hook empowering lyrics deemed return form comeback single spears debuted billboard hot number ninety jumping week number song broke record largest leap position record later broken life suck song considered spears biggest hits covered artists sold digital downloads united_states music video premiered october sequel hit single toxic portrays spears woman different costumes follows boyfriend daily activities expose end circus released december album second single day earlier planned unauthorized leaks debuted peaked number billboard hot circus sold digital downloads united_states accompanying music video portrays spears circus accompanied different performers features scenes spears different circus settings video received positive reviews critics criticized featuring trained animals claims dismissed won best video award released march album single stated spears recorded new version song new edit provided threatened file complaints station played song song peaked number nineteen hot music video released march depicts spears fun american culture radar originally included released fourth final single release canceled spears began work circus instead released promotional single radar included bonus track circus released album fourth final single june music video portrays spears polo mansion involved love triangle men polo players radar originally entered songs chart number digital downloads confirmed single entered billboard hot number ninety peaked following week number eighty promotion promote album set fans leave message spears received return phone songs previewed website new_york radio station mtv aired minute documentary britney record november documenting return career official website held britney spears global fan fiction contest required fan submit word story based songs circus public allowed vote favorite short story produced animated music video winning story based song kill lights video premiered july spears live comeback began november cameo appearance stadium madonna midway performance human nature spears joined madonna stage week prior album release spears performed countries november spears performed live awards germany received award addition performed song france following day factor united_kingdom november performance factor watched average citizens spears premiered second single circus good morning america new_york performed december 27th birthday release album december performed japan best artist circus starring britney spears performing december spears announced fifth worldwide concert tour titled circus starring britney spears revealed leg dates united_states united_kingdom longtime manager stated tour blow people minds promises britney fans forget later adding goes speed hour half pretty intense blown britney spears everybody spears expressed excitement including songs setlist tour promote tour began march finished legs tour visiting north_america twice europe australia stage composed rings set round resemble actual circus fashion designers dean created costumes giant cylinder screen set stage showcase videos backdrops effects provided set list composed generally albums zone circus june britney announced tour australia time rumored tour south_america manager denied despite efforts controversy arose australian leg tour fans walked performances spears alleged lip claims later denied spears management promoters tour ranked fourth highest grossing tour year north_america highest grossing tour year solo artist february released worldwide concert tours tour ranked fifth highest grossing tour worldwide year gross million ranked tour fifth position profitable female tours list critical reception release circus received generally favorable reviews music critics metacritic assigns normalized rating reviews mainstream critics circus received average score based reviews indicating generally favorable reviews stephen_thomas_erlewine provided favorable review describing friendly remake preferred predecessor addictive circus appreciated spears appeared real effort circus performances flat sounding felt writing digital spy nick_levine opined spears sounds confident entertainment_weekly appreciated overall production circus critical spears recently established pattern putting albums titles promise self revelation ultimately able provide robert_christgau gave circus star honorable mention stating fun new_york_times expressed enjoyment crisp material incorporated catchy melodic rolling_stone opined adventurous pop included album satisfactory successor fourth album zone writing usa today applauded spears knowing singer time searching artistic direction appeal village_voice considered better worse janet_jackson discipline alexis_petridis guardian gave mixed review suggesting spears appeared frequently sounds disconnected bit bored record relentless risky album woman obituary apparently prepared associated_press writer independent gave negative review opining spears vocal delivery sounded mid tempo ballad paced tracks slant_magazine shared similar sentiment suggesting album self gave hollow feel majority record los_angeles_times felt circus served bang job stating spears young woman trying manage impossible situation writing nme disappointed spears simply rubbish sexy adding circus attempt turn perceived chaos britney transition adulthood week adult pop product commercial performance circus debuted billboard week sales copies album spent weeks making spears longest running album spent weeks circus certified platinum recording_industry_association_of_america january according nielsen soundscan march album sold million copies united_states units sold album opened number canadian albums_chart best sales effort sold copies month circus ninth best selling album copies selling digital albums year downloads march circus certified platinum denoting shipped copies retailers mexico album debuted international chart number overall chart selling copies going gold week oceania album success debuting number australia certified platinum weeks shipments units gone certified platinum shipments units united_kingdom album debuted peaked number united_kingdom albums chart spending thirty weeks chart album certified platinum united_kingdom france album sold copies days release debuting number french weekly album charts asia album charted japanese oricon albums chart peaking number albums chart gaining gold certification despite released singles songs circus appeared billboard component charts album release peaked number seventy billboard hot higher album fourth single radar peaked number hot peaking number thirty song entered pop chart peaking number seven lace leather peaked number eighty billboard pop peaked number ninety chart charted sweden song debuted number week august reaching number thirty following stayed chart weeks track listing notes signifies vocal producer signifies producer credits personnel credits adapted allmusic charts certifications release history | Circus (Britney Spears album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
18103_HereWeGoAgain(DemiLovatoalbum) | album second studio album american singer released july unlike previous album don forget collaborate wanted work different people album personal approach collaborated album established songwriters producers produced previous album don forget collaborated academy lead singer write song strained relationship father originally set appear album later dropped song later appeared album derives mainly pop rock genre mixed influences power pop jazz pop soul pop wanted album music rock mellow previous album exploring mature sounds lyrics critical reception album positive critics praised relying vocal instead showing natural ability critics called album catchy felt predictable times alike sold copies week release united_states debuted number billboard release album sold copies certified gold internationally album peaked inside charts australia brazil canada greece mexico new_zealand spain certified platinum brazil album sold copies united_states released lead single album june solo single reach billboard hot peaking number remember december second final single album january promote album embarked headlining tour live concert background discovered open audition hometown dallas texas debut short series subsequently auditioned role television series instead received main role musical film singing network executives later auditioned role series chance received enlisted stars work debut studio album don forget writing began filming continued band look wanted establish musician album known girl said goal fun album tackle deeper themes sophomore effort album released september debuted number billboard chart recalled experience like longer succeeding movie people bought music later february headlining sitcom chance premiered don forget certified gold recording_industry_association_of_america riaa spawned singles land january announced mtv_news begun writing songs second studio album revealing approach going different sound hopefully goes sing lot rock time want type songs hopefully write people like love music amazing development february started work recorded second album right filming season chance april explained album process songwriters album including academy lead singer according album writing process nearly finished weeks noting basically went time acting mode time album mode wanted accomplish type songs contacted mayer management order collaborate citing biggest musical influences mayer accepted offer said completely shocked said yes pipe dream didn think reality came true taking chance working younger artist pop realm wrote songs world chances love answer shut love said intimidating work worried like lyrics super excited complimented world chances song wrote mayer songs album final cut song inspired experience love heartbreak collaborated song titled love daughter planning write personal song long talk resulted song written song chronicles relationship estranged birth father left family years old song pleads father bottle questions hands ones swore loved song set appear album management felt song subject young audience later removed album interview explained took step realized wouldn like subjects talked somebody home seven year old mom emotional songs hold song later selected included studio album released september left unlike studio album don forget collaborate wanted sound like input work song album stop world collaborate work people written wrote different people wanted told new_york_daily_news said album little bit like coming heart work song stop world majority album produced handled production don forget tracks produced catch song album received sole writing credit interview new_york_times revealed wrote room means rest album composition explores mature sounds don forget describing project relaxed mature soulful edge lyrics personal debut album inspired experiences love heartbreak stated album hold particular theme wanted songs mature album derives mainly genre pop rock speaking new_york_daily_news said album musical style includes rock mellow stuff twist track album written produced lyrics song chronicle relationship boy singing addictive solo second track written produced track breakup song lyrics self respect got production includes influences 1980s glam metal song summer romance took caused drama relationship blame falling written produced fields song features hypnotic bassline lyrics praying crush notice affection hoping waiting praying according los_angeles_times vocals song balance force fifth track quiet communication breakthrough awkward relationship complaining quiet catch acoustic ballad stripped production written song speaks love connection going knows badly hurt seventh track time lie song jazz influences 70s vibe billboard commented song swings like brand radio soul song tells self respect putting lies relationship got dynamite written produced clark song features synthesizers scattering pop punk riff lyrics use violent metaphors boy blow defenses lines log try hack kick defenses ninth track stop world written falling love people don want song includes reference infamous criminal couple clyde like clyde let find ride wrote album tenth track world chances according washington_post ballad showcases rough grain voice song tells girl giving boy loves chances fix relationship keeps remember december usual pop rock sound prominent power pop bit techno song winter romance remember promise forever twelfth final track written lyrics chronicle self respect sings want gentleman treats like queen need respect need love bonus track album gift friend written produced song able pursue aspirations deal friends second bonus track far great written produced served theme song chance power pop song chasing dreams critical reception according metacritic averages professional reviews numerical score received indicating generally favorable reviews los_angeles_times rated album stars noted influences writing bulk album channels witty high heels afraid shots especially good cry rating album half stars stephen_thomas_erlewine allmusic noted album mature subtle shift buried underneath cheerful production writing sonic characteristics tend camouflage biggest moves away teen pop called album fun don forget fun critic gave album half stars recommended power pop fans entertainment_weekly graded album praised hard edged tracks got dynamite calling suggestions direction set apart years come houston_chronicle critic rated album stars wrote despite disney machine presence doesn rely heavily trends instead relying penchant rock drama teaming older established acts mason billboard praised album relying heavily production calling natural talent flight disney mason wrote album includes quiet surprises potential hits particularly praising title track catch rated half stars writing unlike disney peers sing makes sophomore effort appealing lack studio vocal manipulation wrote refreshing need auto tune mask lack natural ability concluded calling album safe pretty predictable incredibly catchy washington_post referred album smart busy sophomore disc writing standard shouted choruses verses beginning sound stewart named time lie world chances direction signs pointing interesting career awarding album points popmatters mixed review said desperately wants writing work mediocre pop songs like young singer actress bigger range contemporaries better sense record charisma miller mixed album content saying separates tracks album tempo numbers blend concluded review isn perfect means compared like pink obvious young singer lots work ahead wants truly cement viable pop rock artist outside disney mold given context certainly enjoyable scale rolling_stone gave album stars saying akin fellow texas pop singer voice doesn heart commercial performance united_states debuted number billboard chart copies sold week figure improvement week sales don forget moved copies feat fourth album peak number second week album fell number copies sold end album ranked number billboard year end chart july album sold copies according billboard canada album entered canadian albums_chart number stayed chart weeks australia album spent week number aria albums chart new_zealand debuted number spent total weeks chart mexico debuted number mexico chart reached peak position second week europe album debuted number greece later reached number spain album spent thirteen weeks chart peaked number early debut number albums_chart number oricon albums chart japan october album debuted peaked number chart flanders region belgium promotion presented world premiere july programming planet premiere interviewed host album station day available streaming website july july july appeared tonight conan brien perform album title track july performed single alongside album cut catch good morning america performing single late night view later day promote album release appeared radio logged chat british fans january later performed remember december january interviewed british television programs daily fix chart live studio promote don forget embarked headlining concert tour live concert tour began june connecticut previewed new songs including remember december stop world got confirmed april serve tour opening act girl group joining select dates announced collaboration myspace blog wrote excited headlining tour love life road different city night gets old tickets tour went sale april special pre sale offer available newly launched official fan club april tour produced sponsored singles released album lead single june digital download song debut number billboard hot managed peak number highest peaking solo single time song peaked number canadian hot new_zealand critical reception song generally positive critics comparing music video directed song sold copies certified platinum united_states remember december released january international second final single album single failed match success predecessor peaked number singles chart song received generally positive reviews critics praised hook chorus remember december directed features guest appearances female stars final jam instead having love interest video chose girl empowerment theme saying fierce taking control girl track listing sampling credits got dynamite contains acoustic drum samples brutal beats credits personnel credits adapted album liner notes awards nominations charts certifications release history | Here We Go Again (Demi Lovato album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
18243_TheChristmasSessions | christmas sessions christmas sessions christmas album american christian rock band album produced released september band greatly enjoy christmas previously recorded christmas songs enjoyed process wanted produce length album releasing studio album early decided time realized record christmas album period began work december band aiming produce rock oriented album recruited noted rock producer produce addition original song joseph album consists covers modern traditional christmas songs band members listened growing release christmas sessions received positive reviews critics praise offered album production qualities change direction band traditional songs minor criticism directed lead vocalist vocals individual songs album reached peak number chart number holiday albums chart number billboard multiple songs album appeared record charts including joseph peaked number christian songs chart god rest merry gentlemen little drummer boy appeared chart peaking numbers respectively silent night reached peak number adult contemporary chart background recording according lead vocalist band enjoys christmas season greatly recorded songs compilation albums like wow christmas green liked process taking older christmas songs altering said band fun found wishing christmas record band released studio album early decided time realized record christmas album period started rock band associated adult contemporary genre single imagine successful creating christmas sessions band incorporated elements rock music genres described rock album noted concern album direction saying didn worry direction went record wanted began recording album christmas finishing touches following summer band brought rock producer previously recorded albums artists like produce christmas sessions studio album utilize rock sound selecting songs christmas sessions band wanted cover christmas songs grown write record original song joseph initially written mary changed lyrics key suggestion wife noted male odd singing perspective mary opposed joseph composition christmas sessions described rock pop rock album influences country jazz noted came midnight clear described stadium rock song incorporating musical elements similar rock bands power ballad described similar sound angels heard high modifying melody song chorus god rest merry gentlemen utilizes arrangement sounds tailored super bowl halftime song little drummer boy begins rock oriented opening transitioning power ballad form medley songs described similar mix band beatles christmas time uses brass instruments arrangement similar chicago area bands silent night features singing background vocals described having country country pop arrangement away instrumental piece simple arrangement joseph album original song described influenced portraying night jesus birth night ballad arrangement features piano string instruments critical reception christmas sessions received positive reviews music critics allmusic gave album stars praising album overall rock tone anderson offered small criticism concerning vocal delivery saying bit criticizing country sound silent night ill advised praised band version heard bells christmas day gave album stars praised album diverse sound described band influences songs little obvious stated clearly improving band awarded album squares stating album exceeded expectations described album fresh sounding felt album mix older newer christmas songs wide appeal jesus freak hideout gave album stars praising album outstanding feeling use instruments like trumpet songs stand comparison renditions new_york_times praised album calling year enjoyable holiday cds felt band musical changes traditional songs showed care reception christmas sessions released september debuted number chart number billboard album reached peak number christian albums chart number billboard debuted peaked number holiday albums chart christmas sessions ranked best selling christian album album spawned number charting songs songs joseph god rest merry gentlemen little drummer boy charted inside chart peaking number respectively came midnight clear holy night silent night christmas tree appeared chart silent night peaked number adult contemporary chart christmas tree joseph god rest merry gentlemen charting format track listing personnel credits credits taken allmusic charts | The Christmas Sessions | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
18322_Devil'sHalo | devil halo devil halo eighth studio album american singer songwriter bassist writing songs year recorded album seven days audio engineer accompanied band featuring drummer guitarist keyboardist bruce produced record songs devil halo featured eclectic fusion styles including alternative rock soul jazz rock complex ambiguous lyrics spoke romantic love loneliness themes released downtown records october devil halo charted received critics background spent year writing songs devil halo inspired trip ireland went couple older gentlemen playing guitar singing amazing simple songs recalled admired wanted kind place song exist guitar vocal audio engineer proceeded record album seven days backed band featured guitarist keyboardist drummer later credited providing inspiration critique keeping clear real focus life music instruments recorded live digital post production new_york_times critic said contributed music raw organic sound music lyrics according boston_globe devil halo featured sounds performed independent described rock slant_magazine called devil halo record utilized textures experimental rock electronica said fusion styles based soul music album soul soul kind allmusic found record near pop rock tunes previous albums song slaughter tried sonic influences producers bands yes tried achieve particular recording sonic people listening lyrics feel hear deep inner dialogue covered ready world song love village_voice critic described classic songs mass transit white girl featured characteristic reggae influenced argued caribbean country rock guitar grooves music serving backdrop singing devil halo opinion times voice resided main theme devil halo critic said love bitter effects songs described spiritual complexity ambiguity opinion romance substance abuse woman speaking themes musical meditation bliss lust loneliness emotional wreckage musicomh journalist described record content sensual brutally violent reyes wrote isolation sexual charge songs serves pushes connection place according huffington_post music covered styles ranging pop quiet storm light avant garde subject matter low key high concept quality expressed lyrics sonic experiments character studies white girl written critique mainstream societal treatment romantic love heartbreak society wife diamond ring sang drew inspiration reality television shows presented love clear exchange hear young women going buy explained song bag based buy things male counterpart talk sex woman cook funny wedding ring bright shiny morning titled book wrote song reflecting past lies particularly attempt accepted music industry people change said sense creating mental order people happy obtain celebrity fame lyric people big dreams sunshine release reception devil halo released october generally positive reviews critics metacritic assigns normalized rating reviews mainstream publications album received average score based seven reviews billboard wrote record line challenging accessible featuring strongest compositions claimed hasn vulnerable honest record tyler lewis popmatters hailed consistent emotionally potent work bitter adding devil halo featured greater sense perspective life realities according songs expressing frantic feelings balanced unpredictable moments beauty salon journalist said like world weary muse rich melancholy hearts possessing mellow depth singing washington_post critic believed music stripped approach musical found album unpredictable enjoyable art soul record like challenged tapping toes vice versa enthusiastic review independent believed eclectic style devil halo sounded songs bleed playing leading jazz rock hell left melody imprint songs memory mojo wrote lyrics songs politically charged musically experiments style robert_christgau receptive rating album indicated bad record details rarely merit thought track listing personnel credits adapted album liner notes vocal arrangements vocals slaughter chris bruce bass guitar production keyboards production programming recording engineer cello hair dog bright shiny morning violin recording engineer bass keyboards production vocals tracks drums mastering charts | Devil's Halo | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
18343_Wings(BonnieTyleralbum) | wings album wings fifteenth studio album welsh singer released europe june title celebrate album spawned singles celebrate majority newly written tracks composed tyler french songwriters produced pseudonym tyler recorded new versions international hits total eclipse heart reviews album mixed music critics arguing tyler best work comes pairing album charted france peaking number background recording release january tyler number france bilingual song turn boosted sales current studio album working france tyler went collaborate french producer album wings released album years release rocks honey tyler wrote tracks wings time tyler career directly involved composition songs album recorded studio paris france need love stand recorded studio wings features tracks written duet partner tyler friend contributed tyler album free spirit album tracks celebrate featured album french wings released united_kingdom title celebrate version omitted french versions singles releases including live performances songs wings include dvd tour live complete tyler dvd pack included tyler dvd tour wings critical reception album received mixed review described album safe added serves herald tyler teaming producer caliber bring best voice pointing album high points concluded album forgettable released celebrate praised album said voice unique find female singer coarse band hot scene lead guitarist outstanding superb production level talking track run run run described typical chart friendly affair guitar solos catchy chorus grace party predicted track possibly anthem promotion singles album single released celebrate june tyler recorded music video single coast tunisia released single television touring bbc produced episode entitled voice episode short documentary tyler career published months ahead release wings tyler performed album tracks paris birthday june concert filmed released dvd entitled tour live called released performed tracks international song festival tyler touring bands regular band formed 1990s french band toured wings track listing charts personnel credits adapted allmusic producer executive producer john stage management saint coordination karen keyboards fred guitar vocals | Wings (Bonnie Tyler album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
18600_ForEmma,ForeverAgo | emma forever ago emma forever ago debut studio album american indie folk band self released july later saw wide release label february album principally work singer songwriter previously performed band college group moved north_carolina broke fell ill liver infection grew frustrated songwriting life left drove hour northwest hometown wisconsin hoping album recorded father remote hunting cabin late early abandoned old songwriting methods instead focused melodies later set words felt evoked meaning record lyrical subjects include lost love folk infused songs include heavy choral arrangements featuring falsetto horns hunted food spent time isolated intend album received strong friends decided self release emma forever ago july performances online exposure signed later year emma forever ago attracted wide acclaim music critics achieving spot dozens end year lists awards major commercial success independent label certified gold recording_industry_association_of_america riaa sales copies love album best performing single went gold gathered musicians form band tour album touring cycle lasted years ending late visited countries music festivals worldwide background born wisconsin grew pursuing music saw folk duo girls concert middle school proved formative life attended claire played number bands group consisted members contained love broke middle college years remain friends studied music theory time jazz ended degree religious studies musical project graduated college relocated north_carolina august group chose hoping adventure vibrant musical scene course time frustrated songwriting personal life worked local sandwich shop felt took time started health problems contracted pneumonia developed liver infection kept months members band began fight kicked group bands held similar members known pain breaking apart spent time band member contributions feature album night recorded solo extended play distributed self lost money playing online poker viewed problems felt life lost sense purpose half decade prior compromised personal life depression fueled indifference decided away return hometown broke girlfriend tossed recording equipment trunk car drove home eighteen hours night stopped parents home sat couch felt super returned road search silence hoping recording production travels brought father hunting cabin roughly hour northwest hometown outside wisconsin father spent weekends acre rural property area dubbed land growing interview described little alpine style timber frame cabin cabin necessarily father replaced dirt floor installed years roughly weeks sat drinking beer watching seasons television dvd thoughts relationship break struggled hunted food practice learned father killed deer period property lasted entire months according point faced wild bear entered cabin late night father drop days supplying son beer eggs cheese completed tasks stripping wood clearing brush lumber intend stay long viewing excursion opportunity escape trap society pay bills play music live instead stayed months harsh wisconsin winter weeks grew tired self lazy behavior began forming song ideas idea song brought inside musical equipment consisted guitars old model shortly exiting developed song ideas ceased working depression began recording songs vocals atop vocals imitating choir sang falsetto tried previous band gained freedom singing higher register feeling accessed painful melodies previous work manipulated recorded vocals software auto tune soon began developing songs worked hour bursts productivity work hours day start feel little insane later commented work labor intensive merged minimum tracks vocals song likened process teenage years worked track according days began run wake morning sunrise light reflecting snow help repair guitar traded nearby town february winter drawing close emerged cabin songs left feeling physically sick infection feel renewed creative spent additional time recording brass invited friends day play trumpet songs stories cabin repeated viewed way sort odd look magical felt like lonely months cabin rolling_stone later summarized story wild later viewed album victory mental health metaphor taking personal steps improve life characterized growth small internal dialogue microphone album title comes middle confirming central inspiration album felt titular emma evocative statement sentiment closing history went depth later remark emma isn person emma place stuck emma pain composition emma forever ago life events time ranging lost love longing lyrics album tell stories inspired musician song structures unorthodox discarded old method songwriting literally occasion old crashed losing dozens unfinished old songs buried snow later remarking taken good gave new face music came create vocal lines felt process brought forth weird melodies sounds considered method door way fit syllables words expanded process interview listened little music creating album inspired sources listened vienna boys choir recordings months prior inspired incorporate choral arrangements work felt inspired folk singers employed falsetto register inspired use result felt comfortable singing certain complicated phrases express pain joy clearly suggested interview reaction favorite black singers created girlfriend house preceding trip cabin later dubbed catalyst cabin creation song leave love considered reference relationship smith countered entirely accurate time relationship going relationship need help necessarily relationship references gambling problem release completing recordings returned north_carolina play guitar tour toured spring took months thoughts recordings viewed potential demos later record convinced leave commenting record consulted friends listen deciding self release mixed recordings hoping send labels advance record real album cabin written concluding letter french good winter origins lie episode characters greet crisp encouraged project tour asked play small solo set prior performance year south southwest encouraged performances followed new_york wisconsin emma forever ago self distributed myspace june gradually independent hit year old record release party held july marking album debut limited run copies idea interested intended send copies press outlets positive reviews increased weeks music pitchfork appearance new_york increased popularity music began offers release album record labels according major labels desperate sign offering contracts chose deal chose sign independent label late october liked label president opened communication summer midwest roots distribute album europe commercial performance february release emma forever ago sold copies debut week placed album sales charts including number billboard number entry chart sales emma slow building according music publication billboard eventually commercial smash album eventually peaked number billboard issue dated january prior official release album widely available online label offered sales incentives response including free poster pre ordered copies bonus track itunes store edition purchasing copy required store performances album successful triple radio stations including public stations midwest label focused marketing campaign united_kingdom album debuted number albums_chart later certified gold british_phonographic_industry bpi sales copies achieved largest international success ireland debuted number hit album flanders portugal australia denmark australia album eventually certified platinum australian_recording_industry_association aria denoting shipments copies certified gold denoting shipments copies emma forever ago selling title vinyl years format revival sold copies vinyl half 2010s told emma forever ago sell copies vinyl think absolutely insane said managing director overall sales estimated copies united_states according nielsen soundscan june album certified gold recording_industry_association_of_america riaa shipments copies reception emma forever ago received widespread acclaim critics scored review aggregate site metacritic earliest reviews came pitchfork praised soulful performance describing record collection songs natural imagery acoustic sound man left memories guitar rolling_stone christened quiet marvel praising light touch zero interest narrative lyrics guardian praised restraint noting feels characterized quietly startling opining power songs sound lyrics don spell allmusic wrote emma captures sound broken quiet isolation beautiful package delivers door beating bruised heart achievement debut promise greatness future high writing spin suggested folk chords melodies pastoral lyrics prevent album descending self pity uncut deemed record sealed complete satisfying album operates intensely world listen like act stevens described record closure gentle touch sad day writing pain provides warmth definition music new_york_times called record irresistible hand robert_christgau review stated album ultimately little shared comparing writing solitary lose definition faster angel breath january accolades touring toured east_coast supporting late biggest concerts came december band performed ballroom major touring cycle album official release gathered musicians trek including guitar student drummer carey jazz drummer fan album approached performances felt comfortable performing album live personal weird songs told popmatters weird able float find new old pain song fact haven run course old hat year exciting band toured label mates allowed groups attract diverse crowd according billboard summer band played festivals including shows performed support girls favorite groups held memorable morning album main touring cycle complete late track listing songs written composed personnel information section adapted album liner notes charts certifications release history | For Emma, Forever Ago | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
18642_Overloaded:TheSinglesCollection | singles collection singles collection greatest hits album english girl group released november year following departure founding member introduction replacement features group singles reached number collaborated members produce new tracks album easy good gone received positive reviews critics generally praised reflection group success album peaked number albums_chart certified platinum british_phonographic_industry bpi october sold copies reached record charts ireland portugal charts austria denmark germany netherlands norway switzerland lead single easy released week prior album release reached singles charts slovakia united_kingdom promote performed london embarked album accompanying tour ireland march april background shortly following release fourth studio album taller ways announced december founding group member left band singles subsequently released album featuring new group member announced replacement hours departure june began working fifth studio album confirmed release group member revealed greatest hits album released time christmas include group hits rumours arose release album premature band member stated group started plan greatest hits album explained essential album released following departure saying left decided important closure don history time group member reflected saying band greatest hits planned time left appropriate release content released november addition remix album titled remix collection greatest hits dvd videos collection released day released united_states despite reported available country december according guardian group looks positively album cover album contains group previous singles reached number freak like round round hole head push button collaborated members produce brand new tracks album easy good gone spoke collaboration saying started working guys sound blew away fresh qualities biggest songs career perfect album range explained initially like song comparison good gone leaving studio called members group spoke dissatisfaction easy range realised enjoyed song listening following day later named favourite songs group despite titled singles collection album contain group previous singles new year soul sound angels dirty faces follow home omitted run cover included bonus track version red dress recorded feature vocals instead following departure group reception critical response received positive reviews critics praised album reflection group success andy_kellman allmusic rated album half stars praised tracks ideal introduction noted new songs recorded indicate group hasn lost momentum writer gave album star rating saying changing members winning formula sassy vocals electro beats concluded proves group best guardian gave album star rating wrote group longevity practically makes status quo genre noted reminder good pop act favourable new tracks fake concluded hits indicative group named successful female act 21st century pitchfork_media rated half praised emotional tracks album writing people remember group pop greatest hits collection equally impressive earnest described album pure pop perfection best commercial performance commercial success debuted peaked number albums_chart selling copies week release fourth consecutive album following week dropped number sales week chart dropped seven places number rebounded number fourth week sales certified platinum british_phonographic_industry denoting shipments copies october album sold approximately copies october music week confirmed album sold close copies debuted peaked number irish albums chart november later certified platinum denoting shipments copies achieved commercial success countries debuted portuguese albums_chart number peaked number weeks later group record chart portugal album entered norwegian albums_chart number reached number weeks later debuted number austrian albums_chart november reached peak position number december spent weeks chart album debuted peaked number swiss albums chart lasted weeks chart reached number dutch mega album chart number german albums_chart number belgium flanders chart peaked number danish albums chart november certified gold indicating shipments copies promotion singles easy released november lead single week prior album release song written collaboration group members range produced fake commended song production seductive lyrics easy went slovakia reached country charted good gone released second final single album early soon cancelled collaborated fellow girl group girls aloud comic relief single walk way song went number album launch tour album launch held october london minute experienced power cut technicians called scene performance resumed hour later backed live band track featured album performed guardian gave performance star rating describing glossy styled like acknowledging singing stops cracks appear journalist mtv wrote looking styled jeans girls edge love november announced embark tour promote tour comprised dates ireland starting march ending london april headline performance cities visited included manchester sheffield nottingham tour featured merchandise stall sold shirts slogan journalist daily_mirror wrote brilliant tender lost hits kept coming crowd song tour performed cover version rocks scottish alternative rock band scream track listing notes personnel credits adapted allmusic charts certifications release history | Overloaded: The Singles Collection | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
19522_X&Y | studio album british alternative rock band released june united_kingdom record label album features influences electronic music produced band british record producer development album troubled album original producer british record producer supposed produce album songs written sessions band dissatisfaction album cover art combination colours blocks representation code album contains tracks additional hidden track kingdom come omitted track listing album sleeve listed disc label inside album booklet originally planned american singer songwriter record lead singer cash died able song talk appeared main track listing thought downgraded album subsequent single releases leaked online early released considerable hype significant commercial success reaching spot charts worldwide including united_kingdom united_states accumulated sales million units best selling album released worldwide album sold million copies worldwide overall reaction album generally positive critics cited inferior predecessors album spawned singles speed sound fix talk hardest white shadows background march announced details album recorded initial plans stay public eye year vocalist stated feel away certainly won release year think people bit sick plan carried pressure second album head induced trying best thing heard prior announcement martin guitarist british record producer started recording demos chicago illinois band entered london studio january recording band spent eighteen months working album released album version band produced late sessions considered fifth album band satisfied initial sessions nelson produced band previous albums initial set release date band delay album january new target date approaching band discarded songs deemed flat songs written sessions band started songs planned tour felt songs sounded better live compared recorded versions realized didn right songs starting sound better playing record thought better record said band pushed forward direction making album felt sounded like going backwards compared earlier works search perfection step work hard right band chose mixed bulk head oversee production january went band finish album conscious pressure expectations record grew larger completing tougher tougher finally band settled song square martin described arms plea intimidated finished band felt like songs think demands month band final weeks production finishing touches tracks drummer champion later admitted band rush completing album prospect touring felt time wanted sure best possibly band deadline according caused feel pressured finishing proper deadline imposed band productive previous sessions band written songs martin added reason ended late kept adding finishing touches record way late don listen moment find change composition music cited influences album german electronic music pioneer evident song talk synthetic hook computer love present 1970s electronic music likes english musician david_bowie later produce played backing synthesizer track low single speed sound takes inspiration english singer songwriters song running hill according jon new_york_times band attempts carry beauty album borrowing features songs like speed sound opening track square features famous motif known better title theme science fiction film note sequence synthesizer hook chorus showcasing trademark falsetto voice fix features organ piano sound song starts electric organ ballad including martin falsetto song builds acoustic guitar piano sound sound shifts note guitar line ringing bringing rhythm upbeat tempo instrumentation varied sound church style organs background piano notes acoustic electric guitar riffs drums chorus hardest features faster piano ballad sound starts repeating note piano riff features instrumentation guitar includes slow tempo drumming rhythm track ends band playing repeated instrument riffs talk built simple guitar track includes hypnotic pace champion adding beat drums song features synthesizer hook notable computer love adds note riffs breakdown near end song speed sound similar song musically based piano song benefits ornate keyboard riff busy chorus song builds huge drum beat synthesizer heavy chorus includes upbeat tempo lyrics lyrically apparent shift predecessors previous works martin sang person moves second person accordingly songs album reflection martin doubts fears hopes loves lyrics earnest vague lyrics tend focus significantly idea broken place missing apparent nearly songs album examples include fix lose replace broken try fix trying repair way talk lost incomplete feel like puzzle find missing piece theme reflective random pattern album cover fix code packaging artwork designed graphic design duo formed previously work album cover single covers image combination colours blocks graphical representation code early form telegraph communication series ones communicate code developed 1870s widely method terrestrial telegraph communication alphabet code presented liner notes code actually reveals characters fact outlined marcus book unclear genuine mistake symbol similar symbol entered confuse fans track listing included booklet album uses tracks tracks conventional track numbering system reference title album pages booklet include photos band working album final page booklet contains slogan trade fair international organization continues support band album presented inside liner notes stands late father martin wife time singles released album feature titles code respective covers martin wears coloured tape hands stage reference album release promotion initially intended release early news reported released personal preferences songs recorded sessions scrapped pushed expected release date january new date went band set schedule early album rumoured called zero theory target release date march early april band finalized track listing album eventually album released june united_kingdom record label issued june united_states album released copy control protection system regions capitol released remastered version album vinyl records capitol series months prior album release began performing songs album live performances band headlining performance public radio station annual sounds eclectic evening staging songs old favourites song scientist martin sang verses backward technique learned shooting music video album main singles released internationally speed sound fix talk hardest fifth single released june radio stations france french speaking portions belgium switzerland commercial released belgium features hardest world recorded live released european markets japan australia single features differs usual album version finally june white shadows released radio single mexico coincide band complemented special tour edition album released regions hidden track kingdom come featured shield season premiere superhero film amazing spider man addition performed acoustic rendition track funeral attorney general delaware critical reception received generally positive reviews music critics metacritic assigns normalized rating reviews mainstream critics album received average score based reviews blender hailed masterpiece nme described confident bold ambitious singles impossible contain added band time magazine found substantially emotionally rewarding experience predecessors village_voice said remarkably accomplished fresh emotional uncut called exceptional pop record spin magazine praised student having compromise martin songwriting style review allmusic stephen_thomas_erlewine praised good record crisp professional assured satisfying sequel head stating strong accomplished album enthusiastic review entertainment_weekly felt attempt music works time found effort mature wrote album feels little forced describing overall sounds overtly weak alexis_petridis writing guardian said songs beautifully turned marred lyrics devoid personality sound like song lyrics pitchfork_media called bland offensive memorable mojo wrote album non cheap times negative review village_voice robert_christgau named month called precise bland band predictable melodies lyrics despite gave band received criticism music critics similarities lead single speed sound band popular songs date rolling_stone_magazine writing exciting compared head bid notes album sound blown band trying surprising number songs flight despite album featuring lovely ballads sound accolades album earned band awards won best british album international album year awards shared american hip hop group black eyed scored consecutive nomination nominated album 48th grammy awards lost voted 32nd best album year village_voice annual critics poll commercial performance commercial success europe album debuted number albums_chart making consecutive number debut sales totalling fourth highest opening sales week history oasis date british_phonographic_industry bpi certified album times platinum album placed number list united_kingdom biggest selling albums 21st century published british trade paper music week february album sold copies making second best selling album head american press considered landmark achievement album debuted number billboard selling copies despite highly competitive retail week album gave band number album debut initial sales surpassed band previous album releases amassed copies debut rush blood head sales marked highest week sales united_states american rappers cent second album massacre sold million units week release kanye_west sold copies album late registration emerged biggest selling debut rock genre recording_industry_association_of_america riaa certified album times platinum accumulated shipments million units canada album debuted sold copies week making biggest selling debut canada ended certified december shipping copies altogether album emerged best selling album worldwide accumulating million units despite aggregate percent fall sales according emi end sold million copies track listing songs written champion noted tour edition dvd coincide tour australia southeast_asia latin_america album released territories tour edition includes tracks music videos singles bonus dvd tour edition addition rare cat released tour edition bonus disc extra cat tour editions protection track listing exactly tour editions charts certifications | X&Y | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
19795_BleedLikeMe | bleed like bleed like fourth studio album american scottish alternative rock band garbage released april group chose straight rock sound reminiscent garbage live performances instead electronica previous album recording sessions bleed like took place march passive aggression band members general lack direction garbage struggled create album band quietly split months starting october reunited producer los_angeles following guest appearance bad boyfriend band found renewed focus production garbage recruited drummer bassist new recording sessions completed album end following critical praise high chart positions lead single love bleed like strong opening week globally debuting countries including united_kingdom australia united_states background garbage album promoted fourteen month world tour culminated run north american shows headlined doubt supported october november tour started band spent weeks recording studio madison wisconsin write new material upcoming album completion tour december group took time returned native scotland completed production work albums afi band february perform pride love tribute frontman immediately event returned madison continue working follow record recording production initial recording band breakdown day studio garbage composed new track right eyes thirty minutes tracks written early sessions free john said quick start band feel optimistic gave impression album completed rapidly months album took slow spiral downhill recording album halted summer underwent surgery remove right vocal cord forcing august september outer walls causing extensive damage garbage band paris texas working albums sessions passive aggressive tensions overall lack artistic focus according lot personal arguments couldn agree songs suffered writer block trouble writing lyrics like way songs sounded drummer said group frequently argued production entire band quit said agree music direction band verge breaking said lose common bond music got eventually group suffered complete utter band october leading band members splitting taking break sessions left studio returned los_angeles christmas period encountered excited garbage fans eager hear album progress wanting disclosed song titles encounter realised band future break met party asked drum garbage track bad boyfriend frustrated song existing drum track beginning band decided try salvage album taking management suggestion work external producer time musicians decided neutral territory beneficial went los_angeles dust brother hired produce bad boyfriend space come crying drummer bassist hired perform songs recordings completed king studio boat end recording sessions spent day performing drums bad boyfriend band said performance raising bar record said brought different energy level song tried follow guitar playing influenced songs followed musicians wanted songs sounding experience king despite resulting completion track bad boyfriend gave band perspective direction said band members problems speaking king work band realized needed work differences catalyst band getting working said tensions led band members burned reuniting feel able play fast furious lives depended overcame writer block began political lyrics matching new material band wrote immediately king sessions metal heart boys wanna fight referenced invasion iraq despite plan record material producer band decided complete rest album later said kind seductive think maybe solve problems end got feeling previous album fractured band decided use live sound said wanted pumping energy best raw rock records band decided fourth album straightforward rock sound instead reliance electronica computer musicians composed separately home studios sending tracks mail band returned wisconsin finish album bleed like emerged samples loops time sound simpler said production depended songs opted focus production duties leave drums guest musicians considered better instrument played guitars album found result drummer played tracks album played bass guitar vocals recorded home studio october band began mixing album songs mixed times sex enemy recorded times mixing process right eyes recalled mastering twice band included live strings minute happy home project working title hands hard body documentary announced album release november confirmed titled bleed like december album officially completed mastered new_york_city initial mastering completed december final master ready january composition bleed like departure heavily electronic music previous albums version favor basic alternative rock sound said band tried figure new sound record went getting great sounds guitars band tried spontaneous approach singing drums recorded way perfectly balanced electronic band members tried translate energy band live performances album marker said album showed garbage loud rock band thought songs resembled band earlier material metal heart lot weird electronics steve duke pretty guitar lyrics bleed like talk relationships political themes said years worrying dead kind political view moment years insecure feelings writing lyrics found confident express ideas sentiment lot common thoughts today music boys wanna fight criticizes world affairs sex enemy moral guardians inspired outcry caused janet_jackson wardrobe malfunction super bowl songs relationships follow tendency discuss dark topics emotions bleed like discusses problems bad boyfriend predatory female meeting predatory man album closer happy home conflict band wider world production search forgiveness peace coming terms place chaotic world promotional tour garbage launched bleed like world tour promoting record march concert paris tour visited north_america europe australia encompassed headline performances rock festivals television radio shows jane addiction bassist left backing band perform garbage tour played drums august concert chicago depart mother funeral initially organized low key tour moved large venues bleed like lead single love surprise hits outside september band canceled concerts planned following month europe released press statement saying band members tour concluded concert perth australia october months concerts recalled making record sad girl gang pretty lonely struggling find chemistry result experience making promoting tense ironically shows selling night decided needed home wounds critical reception bleed like received mixed positive reviews music critics review aggregator metacritic assigns weighted mean rating reviews mainstream critics reported average score based reviews entertainment_weekly rated album complimenting hooks gave bleed like describing exciting touching human material years rolling_stone reviewer awarded album half stars writing thirds bleed like easily best sustained run studio garbage opening half debut final tracks feeling circles sal_cinquemani slant awarded half stars praised new sound wrote songs run baby run right eyes particular right ingredients lack venom present group releases stephen_thomas_erlewine allmusic gave bleed like stars writing album enjoyable outdated musical approach band doesn know sound like post rock opinion shared yahoo music wrote despite intelligent songs expertise rock bubblegum pop hook bleed like strikes dated note writing said album lyrics lacked emotional punch wrote stating approaches kind technical perfection remains strangely guardian wrote vocals worth listening garbage songs aren popmatters awarded album said music sounds manufactured polished manner brought fore latest musical foray earnest attempt building marginal success previous power pop rock submissions commercial performance bleed like debuted number billboard copies sold week band album chart fell number following week selling copies album sold copies united_states bleed like debuted number albums_chart selling copies week album sold copies united_kingdom july july certified silver british_phonographic_industry bpi bleed like charted australia belgium canada finland france mexico sweden album preceded lead single love peaked number seven singles chart garbage highest charting single stupid girl making united_states single special enter billboard hot number track listing songs written composed garbage noted personnel charts certifications release history | Bleed Like Me | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
19947_IntimacyRemixed | remix album intimacy album indie rock band released united_kingdom recordings band primary label limited edition triple formats coincide worldwide touring schedule record entered album chart number united_states achieved peak number chart band members gave original tracks including deluxe edition intimacy number musicians different genres age reworked songs signs released single music video villains remix critics considered record poor showcase electronic music minority reviewers commented forward thinking piece work release second remix album work following remix album debut length release details record track listing confirmed march band european tour support intimacy dance acts alternative music groups asked tracks debut album frontman musical year zero drafted remix phones remix intimacy producer song remix phones pitchfork_media reaction release news mixed indicated concept successful noted idea remix albums rock music spent march april touring canada support band members invited fans attending london concerts april film performances send recordings band online music video villains remix created resulting footage signs van remix released promotional single april released europe album distributed rest world physical copies released record labels cover art negative close couple kissing freelance photographer perry intimacy critical reception media response generally negative emily popmatters explained efforts ultimately work engaging meaningful nme stated album largely includes pedestrian experiments dance music drowned sound indicated putting names album saying don care ask fans spend money don know electronic music bbc receptive commented unprecedented field entirely better intimacy described album special appeal fans dance music lovers highly subtly energetic sound pitchfork_media largely disappointed record concluded remix albums acknowledge chances going subject minutes idea intimacy sound like composition electronic music duo villains reworked replacing big beat percussion original electronic drums result compared music french band justice bbc british mix mercury removes horns original instead includes keyboards electro house like composition band version halo dub song intimacy remixed incorporates synth line cut vocals noted percussion scottish post infused blueprint electronica elements horse given drum bass reworking english john remixed signs inclusion trance beats studio effects high pass filters group took charge month created electro house version track according sound phones remix contains samples don know love use better heaven remixed american noise pop duo age begins rhythmic pattern piano song features feedback distorted drumming vocals london based italian solo act alias provided remix square created ambient version original track blueprint keyboards looped strings ethereal vocals power concluded taking synth end original version wrapping sweet borrowed lyric carry heart dense cloud treated looped guitar produces remix offers interesting possibly superior reading source material album closer visits getting shorter remix named generic commercial dance music song fake track listing songs originally written composed remixed credited artist limited edition triple version japanese edition include visits getting shorter double remix track bonus tracks acoustic track japanese edition signs acoustic track japanese edition release history chart positions | Intimacy Remixed | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
20525_LightsandSounds | lights sounds lights sounds fifth studio album american rock band released january united_states lights sounds concept album inspired reflect band feeling time production matured process lights sounds departs sounds previous album ocean avenue broke away pop punk sound alternative rock album lights sounds debuted mixed reviews contemporary music critics receiving criticism album fell short standard set predecessor ocean avenue album release charted number billboard internet albums charts making band highest charting album date album accumulated sales copies failed match million sales previous album went explain disappointment sales going bit far expectations thought album exceed lights sounds certified gold recording_industry_association_of_america riaa album yielded singles lights sounds rough landing holly band promoting album lead guitarist parted ways band following harper departure band revealed entered highest lowest points harper departure band accommodate album promotion replaced harper guitarist background years touring support album ocean avenue took months december vocalist bassist moved new_york_city write songs upcoming album rest band remained los_angeles key stayed new_york admitted delay came start writing songs album key explain writing weird obscure mellow tracks working compiled band touring noted able write couple hours receive ideas band got start collaborating record discussion added reason took long scared death writing concluded writing begun process easier time key began turn apartment studio adding drum kit guitar including piano key began development songs rest members occasionally fly new_york check progress april band met los_angeles began recording studios following month interview mtv_news lead guitarist revealed writing process finished addition harper commented band recorded songs album final cut august announced songs lights sounds sure thing falling weeks going featured album revealed album feature instrumental hidden track september band announced release lights sounds january music musical style lights sounds broke away original pop punk sound alternative rock album album somewhat concept album reflect feeling time production discussion said ocean avenue finding place world explained lights sounds realizing gotten lost band cited kid roses albums use illusion use illusion major influences album credit mouse mars explosions sky inspiration music sound album interview august key explained album definite departure political ocean avenue contained discussion album key said band matured music lights sounds different previous album key added careful try write songs style ones wrote conscious effort think fact went band having bunch hit singles like year collaborated song weeks played trumpet solo song features duet lead vocalist features piece orchestra conducted according band liked chicks thought collaborating ocean avenue song view heaven revealed band approached singing original plan sing song ended turning duet added took demo song returned studio band working addition chicks working album lyrics vocals composed entire string section conducted orchestra album interview june revealed conducting easy composing harder interview commented composing getting frustrating wasn writing fast mind thinking going wanted sure arrangements album different songs completely different lyrical content lights sounds primarily focuses band success enduring writing songs album album goes key described preoccupied making lights sounds key said common themes written album band hatred living los_angeles key said songs lost adolescent come adulthood bit interview rolling_stone_magazine key revealed time spent new_york said brought darker places going start wearing kind way emotionally darker addition song themes deal key battle drugs alcohol making album developed character served narrator protagonist album storyline character featured songs rough landing holly holly wood died band explained meaning title track said based rocker pressures band members changed aged release ocean avenue key commented preoccupied making album process simply referred lights sounds ultimately resulted band naming album says main reason affected band particular time discussion track listing lights sounds revealed weeks stretched limits explained jazz lounge anti war song band explained song narrative young soldier named jimmy new_jersey killed iraq war songs head city holly wood died theme spoke bitterness based lament father life flowed past film big fish song words hands hearts written events occurred september attacks release promotion september band announced album title revealed title track lights sounds confirmed single album video shot california release date november lights sounds released worldwide january issued band record label october band began tour support album began playing small venues college arenas tour lasted weeks album title track included video game legends music video lights sounds featured commercial time album release song city featured episode love october song rough landing holly featured video game november announced guitarist parted ways band key explained band went lot highest lowest points making album highest list losing member lowest added long journey know obviously parting ways ben unpleasant experience don core decided great let kind resort harper replaced reception critical response reviews lights sounds mixed release particularly mainstream media critics stated album fallen short standards ocean avenue album predecessor new_york_times review album wrote listeners rock latest divide big difference difference decade loser lights sounds attempt split difference reports song weeks band anti war song sounds like green day lyrics echo plot video green day wake september ends despite goes pretty good writing sweeping upbeat punk rock love songs kent news wrote thing certain grew know love circa ocean avenue longer band vastly matured compared past records comes price members forgot occasionally catchy addictive place clearly right direction band needs new style come average popmatters somewhat displeased album wrote album display album went lights sounds attempt big album band doesn sound remotely ready drowned sound wrote register receive lights sounds set work jacksonville new album perfect teaching aid technically proficient boring forgettable inspire concluded album second tier album strings thrown good measure worth money attached long chain magazine claimed band right place clear simply incapable realizing clumsy faux despite mixed reaction critics fond album rolling_stone music critic wrote album ends best straight pop rock albums complimented band writing like dolls recognized value big fist pumping anthem coated light dose romantic alternative press gave album perfect rating saying punk albums pop punk band year probably best sputnikmusic gave album stars writing pop punk fairly stuff keeps record feet production simplicity heather allmusic wrote lights sounds sounds light years away kids stand days granted band trades immediate melodies heart sleeve lyrics beginning major label success suits went add band ends sounding self assured instead compromised big budget surroundings billboard magazine gave album stars claimed strong effort trades sunny sounding breakup songs concerns war family lights conveys maturity strained wrote disc likely change people opinion angst drastically matured sound pleasant surprise revealed looking forward listen album admitted heard knew embraced band strengths greatly expanded subject matter songs commercial performance lights sounds debuted number billboard internet albums charts sold copies week release june lights sounds sold copies united_states album exceed expectations ocean avenue approached million record sales internationally lights sounds peaked number canadian album chart making highest debut canada debuted number australian chart spent weeks retiring number position new_zealand chart peaked number position lights sounds charted number spot united_kingdom spent week chart united_states album certified gold riaa march indicating shipment asked disappointment sales lights sounds received said think band went maybe goal mind end recording process proud artistic think showed think maybe little little dark think lack hope faith record little light people think evolution went bit far insisted band album mistake learning experience happen work project singles released lights sounds lights sounds title track released november song peaked number billboard hot modern rock tracks chart song appeared hot digital songs chart number position charted billboard hot pop respectively second single rough landing holly released reached billboard hot modern rock tracks peaked number australian_recording_industry_association aria chart track listing songs written composed noted personnel charts | Lights and Sounds | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
20565_PomboMusical | children album produced recording artist musical tribute writer poet released august label album came fruition president asked craft musical uses iconic poems created music incorporates variety folk genres mixes contemporary genres like latin pop pop rock tracks present album released single english model lyrics written originally produced received certified platinum columbia won accolades including latin grammy award best latin children album shock best compilation background finishing promotion previous studio album ended music contract emi latin took hiatus concentrating supporting local artists producer songwriter met president asked present proposal musical uses iconic poems created motivated began study books works creation began studio project house old friends stated worked musically works thinking making record somebody melody melody july released song based poem influences rock album lead single recording album took years number artists contributing music launch held café house bar colombia august composition record produced executive production wife recording took years music studios colombia album comprises songs variety folk genres like songs mix genres latin pop pop rock opening track model rock stylized song performed real gentleman having good manners teaches alphabet children walker song performed tells story named left home approval mother frog subsequently dies hides mouth duck song added additional lines performs cat pop rock song cat rebels family leaves home discovering things easy returns feeling performs mega party rob nests song performed chorus kid nest eaten black cat little rock song tells story little loses sheep finds car performed car people performs alma god soul song personal perception soul people falls love little fool performed tradition popular english nursery rhyme tells life child called simon kid butterfly performed butterfly asks child little poor old woman song performed brother telling story unhappy old woman dies aunt funk rock song performed adventures crazy aunt performs album closer widespread fear titular general reception generally received record certified platinum colombia copies sold album won 10th latin grammy awards won album according newspaper memorable albums musical quality commercial success track listing songs written composed certifications | Pombo Musical | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
20629_Revelation(ThirdDayalbum) | revelation day album revelation ninth studio album american christian rock band day released july album produced decided work band rock singer drew attention lead singer vocal ability initially uncomfortable working day achieved positive working relationship felt different religious beliefs challenge way reflected record recording revelation day aimed produce southern rock album creative musically band felt end result best record date album noted adopting heavier rock sound day previous adult contemporary projects album lyrics reflect christian themes album features guest appearances alternative metal band pedal steel guitarist revelation received positive reviews music critics expressed minor concerns short length album songs quality record second half compared critics regarded day best studio albums praised guest appearances album won awards 40th dove awards song born received multiple nominations 52nd grammy awards revelation debuted number billboard number rock albums chart number christian albums chart selling total copies week album singles performed successfully christian radio topping christian chart format revelation certified gold recording_industry_association_of_america riaa signifying shipments copies background recording day intending shake things significant changes management prior production revelation band left signed red light represented artists chose work mainstream producer worked projects bands day enjoyed decided wanted work day drew attention vocal ability jewish said enjoys working christian artists day believe added different religious beliefs prompted discussions faith band said comes record way challenge challenge day initially uncomfortable working band achievements christian music realm meant world mainstream record production despite band start appreciated experience end process decision use led band recording album los_angeles instead atlanta georgia production felt recording session went ordinary point left recording room told coming god right eyes guys handle according moved tears session felt like happen recording studio separate session bassist said recording end song run said believe recording band concerned pressured management team collaboration anderson said told didn recording concerns telling band actually excited able perform album band music helped difficult period teenage years revelation day aimed fans record southern rock sound creative band said pushed hard record pushing album release date work lyrics songs despite pressure label finished product ultimately felt album best lyrically fans expecting musically band drummer acknowledged band member calling latest effort best confident revelation best band previous efforts compared group bassist said intend album mainstream record pointing cross album cover said didn rule possibility mainstream exposure album complete guitarist left band revelation produced recording handled dark studio california mixed music burbank california pre production handled virginia georgia recording atlanta georgia mastering handled gateway mastering portland maine digital editing handled audio engineering handled additional engineering handled provided backing vocals slow provided backing vocals run duet born provided pedal steel work provided piano revelation created string arrangement let love string track recorded provided additional guitar work composition revelation possesses heavier rock sound day previous albums adult contemporary sound particularly noticeable compared opening track southern rock song seen reviewers demonstrating band confidence security musical style lyrics god accept people flaws better slow rock song featuring backing vocals rock band lyrics asking god pace lives single album pop rock song run mid tempo ballad set time title track addresses uncertainty christians face asking god intervention southern rock sound accompaniment pedal steel guitarist let love love song humanity written perspective god true pop rock style love influence folk music genre ready distinct energetic sound closer past ballads day adult contemporary song combining electric acoustic guitar work lyrics emphasizing spiritual surrender packaging liner notes revelation state album art artistic interpretation monument created public art project designed send message god loves located california location entered national treasure album cover song titles revelation composed send day message god love world according bassist idea use album cover art lead vocalist idea anderson recalled day received critiques album art people claiming ripped cover art album hail thief admits similarities anderson denied band based design outside sources anderson said concerned album art coloring red album covers bands green day anderson felt band probably images packaging cover wouldn read star critiques itunes reference music album cover reception reception revelation positive critics album day best albums date allmusic gave album stars commented revelation finds day trying new things extent sound like different band felt change environment intimidated day better making settle middle road songs described album sound muscular populist closest day come southern fried goodness time regarded revelation best album day released decade considered album return day characterized early career billboard magazine described album best year praised vocals possessing right gritty intensity combined sweet southern charm equally effective tender ballads like let love hard charging gave revelation half stars opining production revelation showcases seasoned band working new veteran producer results band best work date praising guest appearances commented heard lead singer blood sweat tenth studio album previous effort revelation ranks best albums far noted album paced songs minutes radio single runs minutes good thing album easily holds attention lean song day opportunity longer instrumental jams deeper lyrics conversations share god darker times life gave album stars opined newly band deliver quality record day fans enjoy investigated passing interest rock music jesus freak hideout gave revelation half stars commented album doesn grab listener soulful southern accompanying acoustic breaks wide open closer attention words themes album bring light actually strongest records far year stated revelation honest emotional vulnerable beautiful delicious southern rock record stated fault revelation greatest strengths double minor weakness elaborated album second half despite consisting wonderful songs wouldn think leave slightly worse album half characterized having sound gospel music channel described revelation solid day musically cultural continued display years praised album commenting throw away tracks rarity today fast paced song driven music industry 40th dove awards revelation won award pop contemporary album year award presented revive band day discovered touring australia revelation won award year award recognized artists album cover creative team born nominated grammy awards 52nd grammy awards grammy award best gospel song grammy award best gospel performance singles singles released revelation lead single topped thirteen weeks chart weeks topped christian indicator charts weeks christian chart weeks ranked second year end hot christian songs chart year end hot christian chart seventh decade end hot christian songs chart thirty sixth decade end hot christian chart second single title track revelation peaked hot christian songs chart hot christian chart day eighth chart tying record held spent total weeks atop chart peaked atop christian monitored chart revelation ranked fourteenth year end hot christian songs chart seventh year end hot christian chart thirty second decade end hot christian chart released concurrently revelation run released christian radio september peaked number christian chart number thirty billboard hot christian songs chart fourth final single album born peaked hot christian songs chart hot christian chart peaked atop chart band single revelation 27th overall billboard christian chart born ranked ninth year end hot christian songs chart fourteenth year end hot christian chart release sales revelation released july debuted billboard selling total copies week sales best week date sales chart position previous career high album debuted peaked billboard selling total copies revelation debuted christian albums chart fourth career number album chart rock albums chart chart album peaked catalog albums chart billboard magazine ranked revelation sixth best selling christian album 50th best selling christian album ranked best selling album august revelation certified gold riaa signifying shipments copies track listing personnel credits lifted album liner notes charts certifications | Revelation (Third Day album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
20725_Surrounded(Björkalbum) | surrounded album surrounded box set musician released june little indian collection seven studio albums issued format contains original includes remastered versions surround sound tandem music videos additional features box set impact record charts music critics gave mixed positive reviews surrounded positive packaging affirmed effective showcase catalogue nonetheless criticism targeted nature content release surrounded studio albums debut post addition drawing restraint soundtrack albums pressed possess dvd contains album originally released appear remastered paul dub project sound engineer having responsible vision described richardson work box set truly surrounding mix adding provides authority fragile voice making electronics warm newly expansive atmosphere dvd sides incorporate music videos album singles exceptions discs drawing restraint include visuals features extra track collection bundled paris designed hot metallic pink packaging mtv says work art characterised continuation physical artifact albums accompanied original artwork surrounded released united_kingdom june components available individually critical reception surrounded mixed positive reviews music critics writing recommended fans commending inclusion artist behalf san_francisco_chronicle praised sound quality packaging ambivalent collection price opined quality music wildly inconsistent sound vision evaluated sound positively according reviewer excellent drew praise bonus features noted static dvds found suitable high end audio gear said help clearly brilliant artist proper context proper light entertainment weekly assessed luxurious treat ambitious pop music years despite finding relevant status singled review heather allmusic described beautifully packaged practical austin chronicle reviewer denoted technical problems adjacent stating work evolution speaks bad hardware doesn review pitchfork_media surrounded releases stated worth purchasing adding pretty guaranteed come bigger better years time viewed inclusion pedestrian original recordings unnecessary complimenting videos | Surrounded (Björk album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
20764_ForThoseWhoHaveHeart | heart heart second studio album american rock band day remember victory released january victory album band line change drummer charted number music video plot bomb panhandle released month later album songs appeared band myspace profile release recorded mixed producer album released february additional tracks bonus dvd dvd featured performance band live capitol band hometown florida music video danger starting fire released month music video gone streamed band myspace released july heart generally received music critics background recording arrival releasing album treason day remember went tour summer rhythm guitarist said didn money support band growing wanted find support willing video like recording budget working producer studio wanted work like couldn told band wasn going continue band january posted online band looking new drummer start tour mid february eventually bassist recruited drummer days going tour asked response ask mom time joining said group started sounding like real professional band gave recording touch representative record label victory auditioned band june following week long worth phone calls group told victory interest signing band reported signed deal victory july announcement victory signing band released august demos recorded studios pre production recording began october producer arena mixed tracks mastered record new windsor release initial releases prior release album tracks surfaced band myspace plot bomb panhandle fast forward danger starting fire shot dark ropes cover art unveiled november commercial promote album released january pre orders taken starting january album released january release occurred week later january march band released music video plot bomb panhandle featured video filmed los_angeles asked got appear said pretty kicking kicking different people think tony threw like cool funny people days later band appeared victory showcase event march september announced album sold copies live video monument appeared exclusively december release album february recording killed chance posted band myspace album reissued february reissue different cover artwork bonus tracks track listing revealed february bonus tracks new song recorded especially titled walk water got boats recorded songs originally featured debut album treason aforementioned killed chance cover song gone new tracks recorded wade studio addition bonus tracks bonus dvd footage day remember performance music videos scenes footage recording commentary release release came victory asked band going new album commenting victory inquiry new album weren ready new album asked know interested release new artwork adding new songs recording old songs said lot changes songs play live getting chance record people don live hear appreciate new tracks producer said think new stuff recording gon blow lot kids away recordings sound amazing sound like completely different songs new song new song walk water got boats band wanted fast paced song admitted band kinda winged little ideas tour said inspiration tempo song listening lot faster stuff like stuff like don know sitting day let write fast song gone appeared band myspace account september free download gone overdubs added especially release heart reissue band chose song stated thought band taking like thing making hard kids fight shows performance included dvd filmed capitol building bank january performance filmed audio recorded wade music video danger starting fire posted online february april announced band filming music video gone april days later mentioned online video director music video appeared youtube july recorded appeared band myspace profile october appearances plot bomb panhandle included victory victory records plot bomb panhandle available downloadable content video game band played acoustic version monument tracks august album attack killer sides reissue vinyl vinyl reissue released different colors reception original edition peaked number chart reissue charted number independent albums chart said album improved level previous album treason vocals noted greatest improvement allmusic reviewer spoke fast forward appropriate opening track summarized display band volatile persona launches forth melodic hardcore mode quickly dropping death said combination varying levels rest album popmatters written album mix death metal melodies pop punk speaking plot bomb panhandle said song green day sensibility music fitted class precision helped contributor said fast forward incredibly promising mere seconds melodic punk replaced vocals sound like post band playing price pay said group fallen equally flat attempt acoustic pop lyrics rolling_stone_magazine said album important new releases month track listing lyrics music day remember editions personnel personnel reissue edition booklet | For Those Who Have Heart | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
21158_NightFishing(album) | night fishing album night fishing stylized night fishing japanese pronunciation second studio album japanese band released january album primarily features music written vocalist release debut album future compared debut album compiled songs band written majority songs night fishing written specifically release album attempt band find better balance popular music underground album members wanted incorporate personal styles caused members disagree content debut album album preceded digital singles word sample night fishing good released december sample chosen main promotional track album receiving high radio play critically band praised new direction night fishing critics praising album mix pop electronic musical elements poetic lyrics transparent vocals night fishing commercially successful future reaching number oricon singles chart album available globally digital download alongside band debut albums future album reissued record digital formats background development formed band gained exposure winning audition perform newcomer artist august demos songs sunset performed japan band signed major label released debut album future victor label group performed short tour japan promote album release performing concerts tokyo osaka concert set list band performed songs teenage unpublished songs later added night fishing debut band based recorded albums night fishing based release group moved tokyo mid response band debut album future team pushed quickly follow second album felt extremely pressured creating album especially musical director writing production conception songs featured night fishing written specifically band members felt like album release member band opposed future band vocalist songwriter described feeling like business card inclusion old material material album created based response criticism debut album members realization frightened bold changes songs written sample originally song released high school band song written early days album cut future felt song fit debut release band attempted commercial sound compared future tried strike balance underground minimal electronic music high entertainment popular music band wanted sense enjoyment music attempted experimenting different musical styles including progressive rock choral singing experimenting elements ambient folk music performing japanese tour consideration choosing arrangements work better live concerts album created point band members wanted incorporate personalities music led night fishing album members disagreed content difficulty record label deciding song leading promotional song label chosen sample lot opposition preferred night fishing good band unveiled song director react song label chose promote song minute length time begun realize power music videos rise popularity video sharing websites youtube decided low budget video song describing night fishing good underground leading promotional song album demo recording sessions night fishing began days release band debut album future band members formally proposed album concepts staff june album official studio recording sessions began september concluded october entirely undertaken discovery studio area album sessions finished band immediately kept recording future projects album track order considered final mastering stages album album final mixing personally band plans album come fruition originally band planned leading song album producing song felt song arrangement stylized easily accessible band wanted shoot video location abandoned plans song inspiration production lyrically worked night theme inspired creating film like imagery song wanted lyrics featuring introspective feelings worry sadness people primarily felt night inspired write creating documentary like non fiction work wanted create lyrics closer style standard pop order express things phrases possible despite album track order decided end thought start malaysia order plans leading song scrapped decided elaborate oriental feel song malaysia band instrumental song based synthesizer riff band guitarist completed ideas band song called malaysia point added vocal melody sounded like city number title reference fact song based synthesizer loop bars originally envisioned rock song band decided creating night fishing good band musical director suggested perform song instead led final studio arrangement night fishing good inspired style musical theatre classical music originally band members hesitant song played suggested split piece compositions song recording felt song benefit having similar style english rock band queen band pianist particular responded added queen style guitar riffs song group decided add vocal chorus style queen song night fishing good finished band decide title album song promotion release album announced november december traveled tokyo area promote album performed countdown japan new year music festival december songs word sample released track single itunes december song night fishing good similarly released stand digital download promote album sample chosen album leading promotional track receiving heavy rotation radio stations early february word received minor airplay period songs album promoted music videos word sample night fishing good music video sample recorded december lake close directed night fishing good shot single day new year period takes sunset director released album available stores february mid january band unveiled special website night fishing featuring sound samples song commentary opened official myspace profile featured february episode performed song set featuring sample songs future special features published magazines japan march band held japan wide tour promote album 2nd album night fishing good tour began nagasaki march finished osaka march band released studio albums pregnancy bassist march night fishing released time digital release vinyl record remastered edition released time reception critical reception critical reception japan album positive music journalist gave positive review album noting band new wider direction felt forefront modern pop music felt night fishing don like strong easy obsessed reviewer listed favorite release year praising word play melodies arrangements night fishing praised album addition opera like choral work album noting biggest change compared future believed album great improvement future aspects calling masterpiece felt album experimentation special 1970s japanese songs noted transparent vocals expressed pain matter sung felt band able incorporate funk elements band having keyboardist felt important factors album success vocals intimacy felt band members songwriting skills saw strong factor future night fishing felt album lyrics consistent poetic switched described album appeal fusion home recorded style arrangements indie like band sound naive noble vocals felt like night fishing inherited bedroom techno meets guitar pop japanese bands early 2000s noted progressive aspects album style felt band process growth felt reason people saw band successor nostalgic mix floor arrangements simply comfortable vocals called use electronic beats album excellent praised detailed precise noted stirred nostalgic feelings pulled felt beats album stressed listeners listen work experience properly reviewers praised album vocals band sound feeling listening album created floating feeling like space praised unique lyrical high level perfection found recordings band writing felt dual love 1990s pop music electronic musicians strongly expressed album lauded efforts mix electronica pop felt mixing genres double edged sword invariably influenced composition songs felt night fishing successful musically songs recorded commercial reception debut week night fishing number sold album japan according japanese music chart oricon selling copies double number future sold copies reached number continued chart albums additional weeks selling copies release band single january album charted single week bringing total tracked number copies sold future album reissued selling additional copies tracking regional sales noted album mid level charting success tokyo charted highly performed position wise compared future like future album particularly strong sales regional centers osaka track listing lyrics written personnel personnel details sourced night fishing liner notes booklet personnel imagery charts sales release history | Night Fishing (album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
21181_Irreemplazable | extended play american recording artist beyoncé english recordings songs second studio album day featured bonus disc united_states deluxe edition day released separately august columbia_records produced cuban american musician helped writing songs spanish copies purchased contain dvd featuring beyoncé concert television performances scenes footage received mixed review allmusic andy_kellman criticized lack content fact released months deluxe edition day peaked number billboard sold copies united_states appeared latin albums latin pop albums charts including album nominated record year latin grammy awards background promotion growing houston texas beyoncé surrounded spanish language learned spanish child later forgot recording songs beyoncé vocal coach provided spanish lyrics line recorded times beyoncé stated intends spanish lessons future said recording honor able connect fans fun singing spanish reminded growing houston interpreted release effort meet exploding market spanish language music released bonus disc day deluxe edition united_states april released separately columbia_records august store began selling august remix bodied available individual release beyoncé appeared television august showed scenes special making spanish composition spanish language songs written cuban american composer wrote lyrics help beyoncé perform songs spanish spent hours hours working wanted perfect worked hard people saying sounds like fluent spanish added changed words spanish felt didn fit music doesn sense assisted beyoncé spanish opens duet originally fifteenth studio album favor listen theme song beyoncé appears recorded title title track spanish version song highly successful english recording recordings beautiful appear spanish version titled remixed english version version remix seventh track remix bodied features vocals closes exclusive dvd accompanied stores containing scenes footage taped performances beyoncé appearance early documentary named beyoncé latin evolution beyoncé reception giving half stars andy_kellman allmusic said disc alleged unnecessary concluding die hard beyoncé fan probably feel bit especially bought day came september bought deluxe edition seven months later find bonus material later come track second disc deluxe edition selected bodied remix highlights led beyoncé receiving nomination awards nominated record year latin grammy awards debuted number chart september selling copies week remained chart weeks entry number september lasted weeks performed better latin charts debuting number latin albums number latin pop albums stayed charts thirteen weeks respectively october sold copies united_states track listing personnel credits adapted allmusic album liner notes charts | Irreemplazable | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
21483_Mediocre(album) | mediocre album mediocre spanish pronunciation grammy award nominated debut album mexican singer actress released united_states july mediocre reached billboard latin pop albums spawned hit single parallel lives album gained additional attention itunes store featured song normal itunes free latino song week week july mediocre garnered good reviews critics receiving stars stars time stars rolling_stone_magazine critics praise mediocre eclectic album diverse style songs featuring pop rock alternative styles theme clarified title choice mediocre means explained interview idea perfect woman 50s title song possibility different turn created prototype woman mediocre album artwork mediocre meant emulate theme elaborated cover idea women 50s perfect perfect hair perfect clothes sitting quietly making perfect meals perfectly ironically perfect way ended making mediocre idea stressed intend produce mediocre content album material mediocre message irony think public gets people like fun title recording production recording commenced buenos_aires argentina finished august studio musicians brought recording mediocre drummer helped production process album played keyboard tracks argentine producer producer produced album musical style mediocre showcases rock pop hip hop influences new_york describes musical style jazz pop occasional electronic rock album opens mediocre heavily rock influenced track leading pop single relies heavily piano pop track normal features brass vocal harmonies tina displays hip hop influence use electronic beats features use additional vocal harmonies acoustic guitars points error slower songs reminiscent interest jazz points mediocre follows unique contemporary jazz style praises mediocre calling crafted pop record notes electronic dub effects jazz form loose piano lines subtle tempo changes vocal unique praises lyrics exhibit remarkable depth age saying keen understanding composition melodic structure genres mediocre incorporates different styles music exact genre album disputed allmusic mediocre pop rock album adult alternative pop rock itunes store mediocre album latin american style alternative style mediocre indie pop album mediocre new song critical reception criticism mediocre positive critics highly acclaim album rolling_stone staff rated mediocre stars rolling_stone average viewer rating half stars music journalist rolling_stone called mediocre strongest debuts female singer songwriter sultry torch songs ballads smart rock track music journalist website awarded mediocre stars describes voice mediocre lines meets meets voice original words original real desire listen music hard pressed find better singer indie scene days got folks labeled mediocre promising albums pointed prospects united_states predictable thanks fragmented radio landscape english speaking listeners language barrier awards nominations nominated awards latin grammy awards best new artist best alternative song single normal won award discovery artist december album received grammy award nomination track listing direct notes tina remixed released single originally performed originally performed band performed second version available itunes store singles parallel lives single mediocre released january remix tina released official music video youtube released july normal promoted itunes public united_states july itunes latino free single week announced music video title song released near future credits information provided allmusic personnel listed order arrows changes sort order chart performance | Mediocre (album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
21582_HowtoGrowaWomanfromtheGround | grow woman ground grow woman ground album grow band credited chris released september album named song album cover original folk singer album debuted positive reviews major music critics critics calling album fantastic eclectic genius album earned grammy award nomination conception production projects chris knew wanted form string composed violin guitar bass childhood friend didn know direction wanted band festival colorado met later commented note played wish played realized wanted stamp traditional ensemble wanted musicians nashville jam session found talented musicians fill positions bassist searching recommended performed alongside garrison jam band guitar position filled band musicians met nashville day decided needed musical nights later group met drop ton money drink wine eat failed relationships night came agreement formed band decided project record album album recorded course days sound recording studios new_york album recorded digitally tape interview united_states magazine explained old fashioned style album recorded recorded sound new_york vintage technologies recorded track mix sgt tracked live decided record wearing absolutely wearing little world playing mix hear point grow woman ground self produced guest musicians band promotion album named grow band album fairly small production crew engineer assistant engineer mastering people artist musical style grow woman ground takes influence different genres drawing equally traditional progressive acoustic singer songwriter traditions critic calling majority album roots oriented album progressive core album official guru ensure sure didn regard album style said grow woman ground record definitely musical things ordinary sounds like record like blues blues doesn sound place sound place related work album influenced divorce claims relate title album song said got ass kicked relationship girl left created pretty complex able talk girls scared relate like man grow care lot problems critical reception grow woman ground received positive reviews country music critics allmusic called fantastic described string dinner stated beginning great things come critics found particular tracks pale comparison rest material stated album amazing dead leaves dirty ground couldn match musical said tracks like stay away want completely fell flat regardless review stated bulk grow woman ground remarkably engaging criticized vocal quality saying voice lacks strength character carry song contrary previously mentioned article complimented vocal strength saying soul voice heart intensity album power track listing personnel chris lead vocals producer vocals bass vocals acoustic guitar vocals vocals guru artwork mastering fred mastering engineer engineer assistant engineer chart performance | How to Grow a Woman from the Ground | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
22611_TimeonEarth | time earth time earth fifth studio album pop rock band tracks produced album released june australia july united_kingdom july north_america time earth band studio album marks reunion band years disbanded features new drummer place original drummer took life studio album group fourteen years time earth subject speculation release album garnered positive critical reception reached platinum status weeks release australia gold status second week release new_zealand promote album group toured internationally beginning performing music festival july promotion singles released album don stop called pour special tour edition album released australia november featuring extra songs concert album north american tour album history background album originally intended frontman solo release wake death preparations release live album farewell world band members drawn friendship invited bassist participate recording new album subsequent tour initial phase session musicians filled parts studio musician drums british soul singer provided backup vocals song transit lounge recording complete album producer drummer seat contributing substantially process finn decided crowded house reform time earth band fifth studio album title time earth takes song included album new drummer returning multi involved members official line band returned studio record additional tracks producer hart contributed material produced final form album features tracks mixed involved recording child wrote don stop recording production nature album gradually adapting solo venture band effort recording process somewhat unorthodox encompassed session musicians majority central line hart performed tracks includes don stop album lead single called following single point album produced enlisting calling hart return prolific producer took release bring music public album release group played times release march band played hour set streamed live internet veteran musician studio england performance new songs featured beginning finn written piece chicks silent house included pour world transit lounge called don stop prior album release single released song don stop selected featured new line band single received moderate success charts follow single called released september successful don stop album release internationally fortnight beginning australia final location release united_states following australian release group performed australia performing album songs television programs interviews rope special live version performing silent house available australian album disc computer song internet song features advertised album line including new drummer returning member studio version critical reception album received critics praising album worthy successor existing catalog indicated text context passing color line generic cover art albums artist created cover art time earth group crowded house appears case lower upper case appearing crowded house similarly album title partial letters upper case appearing time earth cover features blue dragon eating human design direct reference sea image book history northern peoples use dragon eating man member consumed depression dragon blue brought time earth early end cover art completely composed newspaper image man dragon newspaper painted tree right title text composed newspaper tree pose tree took life november special edition time earth released featuring colour altered cover cover main background area previously sandy wheat colour converted colour tree image bird nest added musical style according time earth doesn sound like particular album elements nick sound play think lot heart spirit album connected loss dear friend paul attempt try sense forward obvious best way playing music nick want band band crowded house leader indicated album began life solo project sound generally different similar parts indicating album group sounds like album dedicated attends death album tone received critics indicating fortunately finn master expressing ambiguity lyrically musically finn said song people like idea people burn brightly fade wrote reading novel saturday begins man balcony watching plane lines borrow image song pour world french inspired finn paris observed demonstration march protesting war terror chant pour pour translates world war sung english directly french song adds song contains lot nobility integrity performed song stand upright song recorded album transit lounge written time spent transit world particularly singapore lyrically yahoo music asserts album song english trees shows finn brilliant weaving tale loss marks best songwriters working today album musical structure comments collection songs reflect finn usual palette pop called fine ballads pour darker ambient sounds billboard points unfamiliar finn solo work expecting album resemble prior crowded house work surprised insisting gone overtly 80s writes album extremes portrayed songs wants describes setting prevailing melancholy mood finn slide guitar like solitary vocal laced regret don stop finn explores possibilities gps seeking write cry track listing april band website went live included confirmation track listing time earth notably album tracks second studio album previous album features guitar work guitarist songwriter child lead single don stop song finn album includes song silent house finn wrote appeared grammy winning album taking long way australian release online exclusive download live version song silent house early releases album included additional dvd following touring november special edition released australia featuring colour altered cover extra featuring songs september performance canada north american leg time earth tour tracks available vinyl version album available sides don stop bonus tracks digital music providers limited edition dvd limited edition time earth dvd locked live real world sessions strong live real world sessions world live live real world sessions time earth interview hotel california transit lounge pour crowded house images don stop audio available official website australian live disc mean world live don stop hole river don dream silent house walked way strong weather private universe cry personnel crowded house vocals guitars piano bass backing vocals piano keyboards electric guitar harmony vocals drums backing vocals musicians drums backing vocals harmony vocal string arrangement guitar guitar drums marching bass drum string leader string contractor french horn backing vocals piano idea harmony vocals harmony vocals drums guitar atmosphere ethereal vocal electric guitar string acoustic guitar finn acoustic guitar electric guitar harmony vocals horns horns scott towers horns charts time earth entered australian july irresponsible second week rose position irresponsible moved entered rianz albums chart new_zealand july slipped second week instead rising australia crowded house place origin held contention band led new_zealand band resided formed australia constant confusion aria rianz consider group native respective countries indicated local artists album listings aria red spot rianz item highlighted green album debuted number copies sold week album entered charts united_kingdom sales highest charting studio album superseded achieved position sold million copies entered canadian albums chart canadian peak position | Time on Earth | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
22690_BatOutofHellIII:TheMonsterIsLoose | bat hell iii monster loose bat hell iii monster loose tenth studio album final bat hell trilogy released october years bat hell years bat hell hell produced bat album involving production album subject legal dispute meat registered phrase bat hell trademark attempted prevent album phrase end seven songs wrote projects included predecessors album received mixed reviews tour named seize night tour followed release concentrating songs bat albums history according report started working album concerts hair dog tour meat point mention putting new album composer suffered health setbacks meat says lawyers worked year putting contract bat hell iii best producer contracts history record business ultimately according singer work intense project calls selfish decision ahead promotional interviews said want wait year half find unfit describing loyal person meat says decision use taken toll manager said jim health excellent reason didn participate meaningful health problems years ago totally healthy couple years health way impacted involvement bat hell project development problems confusion involvement result dispute trademark bat hell registered meat sued manager complaint filed federal los_angeles california million prevent use writer producer stated contributed lyrics bat hell phrase extensively tours objected recent falling representatives approached labels universal virgin asserting trademark ownership threatening litigation prevent album release agreement reached summer according virgin came agreement ensured music continuing bat hell legacy promotional interviews played dispute pointing weeks purely sake business consider best friends real thing managers think manager devil feels way manager communicate managers refused sign papers allowed recording bat hell iii didn sue sued manager despite fact involved recording production album include seven songs covers previously released songs covers demos intended musical theater projects time unreleased agreement enabled work musical theatre project based songs bat hell describing project acid september expected open london production meat announced producing record took helm singer reports child things think sitting child began recording sessions playing cds assembled musicians mood addition musicians touring band guest players contributed album says didn want bring rock players wanted extreme rock people resulting album touches bats rock album child says memorable experiences working album working brian played bad good album featured guest performances john meat says enjoy recording studios compares process going having root canal everyday flat people notice live studio microscope knows thing perfection try close produced album arranged background vocals arranged background vocals tracks promotional interview album said continuity important thing interview said contribution considerably earlier meat albums time got organized figured couple songs left came couple days came routine maybe songs record think maybe said covered necessarily running thing involvement pretty peripheral album features norwegian vocalist coming love features russo toured meat thirteen years finally performs future ain compositions album opens title track monster loose highly influenced gothic style john plays main guitar parts song heavy continues association major_league_baseball established commentary paradise light blind bat written tells love given deeds suggest deserve love according coming inspired attempt write passionate romantic song create interviews said mind song meant duet norwegian artist working solo album child chosen voice contrasts bad good songs written inspiration lost boys grow reflected lyrics know gon like forever gon song written appear follow bat hell recorded meat aware core fans know song microscope album cry according timeless song dealing relationships kinds interview says loves dealing boss work partially quoting lyrics singer times want feel exactly like felt said guardian says land pig butcher king minutes crying production guitarist describes gothic terrifying intense power subordinates hear choir listen animals sing hear bells land pigs butcher king orchestral piece layered lead piano introduction alive meat decided hire revealed written alive especially album song refers singer overcome difficult periods life love piano based duet sexually charged song echoes paradise light album singers singing love bitterness final verse contains explicit lyrics sexual encounter boy forget feeling sweat skin body day let girl surrender lose scared gave seize night strong orchestral foundation underneath lead vocals choir duet future ain song based myth closed allowing hope escape song appeared album performed female group box lyrics reveal past stars sky future sad tomorrow gone bad final song bat trilogy short written lyrics cry heaven begin sweet turning bitter cry baby cry cry cry heaven doesn ahead cry like hell parts instrumental dominated irish flute cover booklet cover follows style previous albums called bat hell designed cover artwork appears alongside lyrics booklet supplied art coming single cover features covers giant bat second cover like bat albums songwriting credited cover time shared booklet contains lyrics songs page featuring small illustration liner contains dedication thirty years friendship inspiration bat hell iii dedicated reception album debuted billboard sold copies opening week best bat hell hell slipped weeks album reached charts quickly fell gave album positive review calling second best album bear bat saying child impressive recreation approach album frequently ridiculous largely devoid irony unimpressed title track suggesting decided good idea meat tackle metal praise vocals guitar track bad good village_voice named album year week calling majesty reviews lamented absence according allmusic bat obviously things borrowed recreated way previous bats criticized monster loose metallic riff rocker sits coming child professional playing game learn rules hand review commended meat voice sings heart tries bat worthy successor originals singles music videos coming song released single reached number raven native norway united_kingdom germany blind bat scheduled released december february cds turn single pulled minute favor cry released directed videos coming cry coming elaborate production haunted memory dead lover told flashback raven character crashes car avoid man standing road sings unseen spirit following meat echoes comments song dark love ability resurrected video cry lowest budget original album simple video said took hours film music video monster loose consists animation storyline rescues girl enormous bat like creature videos coming cry monster loose included bonus features bats live dvd released october track listing songs written projects like album contains songs coming future ain originally appeared concept album box demo land pig butcher king preparations batman musical project cry heaven demo intended possibility provide songs musical based film cry baby cry baby staged work bad good featured title track album songs bad good album intended meat solo album seize night appeared german language musical der vampire performed english broadway called demos song english widely available time ain broke break appeared mtv film recording song released soundtrack film alternative releases limited edition released accompanying dvd containing short making animated trailer monster loose career montage video version includes photo gallery coming video best buy version album came exclusive bonus track live version testify couldn said better track originally announced opted include insert packaging giving customers code download song version came exclusive downloadable track live version life lemon want money target released limited tour edition concert ticket pre sale offer released album exclusive pack meat bat hell classic albums dvd version album available apple itunes_store includes bonus tracks live version love recorded concert australia heads roll sung tour meat embarked date world tour promote album performed concert performing songs bat hell albums october london royal albert hall performed songs rest tour performed bat broadway performance november new_york shows toronto mexico_city joined meat leg tour seize night tour supporting act promoting set free album meat introduced stage stages concerts duet coming dvd tour released october entitled bats live contains bonus disc featuring promotional videos animations portions tour captured film search paradise directed released certifications personnel lead vocals meat session musicians backing vocals track track track tracks tracks track track track programming track track tracks track gospel choir tracks trumpet track steve orchestra david campbell conductor arranger | Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
22788_Leavin'(album) | album twentieth studio album american recording artist released september album consists cover versions pop songs original songs minutes away don time love second cole albums released album years following ask woman knows cole promoted album return roots identification jazz artist release critics gave album generally positive reviews praising cole interpretations covered material comparing favorably contemporary artists album limited commercial success united_states peaking number billboard internationally album charted germany switzerland album spawned single cole cover day dreaming accompanying music video performed song bet special evening stars tribute embarked theatre tour fall support album background recording huffington_post said idea record started suggestion cole return roots recording intimate classic soul small group simple production served executive producer album viewed recording sessions atlanta eclectic described cole ambition shared hope making country soul record memphis spoke piano voice album recording spanish interview american songwriter cole said album born desperation record pop urban project jazz sought avoid jazz singer returning demanding artistic control arranger album said recording sessions reminded missed freedom know able energy initially looked original songs record album said songs sent pretty bad article vibe said cole decision create covers album marketing strategy breed connection song interpreter singer audience appeal fans good old days hire cole later clarified afford record album original material explaining contemporary urban record jazz budget promoting album cole said rock pop called music wished recorded years ago revealed dissatisfaction labeled jazz singer desire showcase versatility artist saying aimed music hadn heard long time anybody project cole collaboration producer wrote album represented cole hung returned soul roots past performances cole wear singing jazz following requirement album include original material cole described experiences austin keyboard player inspiration minutes away prior album release wrote sharp turn woman best known singing jazz standards johnson connected project cole title leaving past composition contemporary pop music album consisting tracks additional remix digital copies cole said material given opportunity explore greatness songs talented gifted songwriters emphasizing album fresh new twist great music album opens cole cover criminal morning expressed surprise cole ability transform lament funky type second track cover old man huffington_post called personal father song cover day dreaming recorded austin sang studio cole said added little bit hip hop feel washington_post felt fourth track cover little distance original diva pop star cole fifth song cover like npr attributes inclusion largely forgotten mid- 70s track cole director song contains homage cole previous single love seventh track cover loving arms titled arms marketed inspired allowing cole opportunity roots rich vocals called cole funky approach eighth track album cover love letter worthy fresh interpretation instead copy man child eyes described ethereal kate bush song rolling_stone highlighted original song minutes away essential songs calling wise love life dry horns capped response tenth track original song don time love written cole cole explained included cover des got eleventh song album positive fan response prior performances described example experimentation bringing flavor pop songs album concludes cover sting lose faith emphasizes spiritual context addition promotion day dreaming released lead single album august director shot accompanying music video features cole singing band white background song earned cole nomination 49th annual grammy awards best female vocal performance lost cole performed single bet special evening stars tribute arrangement franklin single following release cole slated appear number major morning late night television programs perform intimate showcases music promote album embarked theater tour fall club sized tour decades cole chosen sing 1970s hits attempt draw fans decided perform song album saying couldn remember performer took album performed onstage reception critical response received positive reviews music critics andy_kellman allmusic praised album treat cole fan drew attention sounded like recorded pace noted cole sounded like ing set covers bbc defined album ultra smooth mix standards noted cole vocal performance restraint recording covers instead pass contemporary days rogers wrote album perfect fit listeners called album decidedly modern surprisingly strong similar cole release snowfall people commended cole decision ditch evening gown fare new recording contemporary songs awarded album stars describing material pure old school modern twist cole providing touch class depth boot reader complimented material comparing album best song books album blue calling cole ladies song alongside ross favorably compared album commercial performance album limited commercial success united_states reached peak positions billboard number number internationally relatively limited commercial performance germany album peaked number switzerland reached peak position number swiss album charts track listing tracks minutes away produced minutes away produced credits following credits adapted allmusic managerial performance credits visuals imagery instruments production composition charts release history follow release history adapted amazon | Leavin' (album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
22948_Flashback(IvyQueenalbum) | flashback ivy queen album flashback fifth studio album puerto rican recording artist ivy queen released october september greatest_hits germany spain considered studio compilation release album previously released material queen began working flashback moderate success real early featuring content dating male group noise album includes new pieces work produced genre requested record producer time tracks written recorded end queen year marriage months album release lyrically remaining sixteen tracks tell stories female empowerment love heartbreak criticism following international tour south_america began presentations united_states ivy queen partnered founder form record label signed distribution deal previously signed independent label distributed flashback tour launched september promote album spawned singles reached latin charts united_states commercially successful latin market album peaked number billboard latin albums chart highest peak chart sixth studio album reached number despite selling copies week failed debut billboard reached number seven chart number south atlantic chart reached number newly chart making album ineligible charts previously dominated queen album met generally positive reviews music critics praised lyrical content musical production whilst noticed queen duet rapper zone missing track list critics noted scarce new material found album complimented album track list best selling albums real sales albums went roof gained queen nominations awards nominated year urban album year award ceremony received nomination compilation album year background following commercial failure studio albums queen dropped sony label subsequently took hiatus music career beginning queen began appearing artists compilation albums songs release originate queen returned music industry highly anticipated studio album diva critically acclaimed later recognized factor mainstream exposure enemy los diva later certified platinum recording_industry_association_of_america began working fourth studio album real commercial success albeit lesser extent despite initially queen debut length english language studio album embarked tour featured artist tour touched south american countries including ecuador performed songs promote diva real followed presentations atlanta brooklyn new_york_city designated puerto youth god mother june june ivy queen partnered founder form stemmed parting ways founder perfect image turn launch label concept initially stemmed means filter english explained title saying industry years ability filter pick best coming year signed label licensing plan release album september ensured album positioned latin mainstream accounts normally carry latin product ivy queen previously married fellow artist known stage divorced shortly release flashback influenced composition album denied having found act adultery claiming found woman prison women puerto_rico denied rumors physically assaulted woman caught stated lived months citing extensive travels husband workload producer causes end year marriage songs repertoire flashback fusion past present future consisting totally medley best hits rhythms album repertoire consists previously released material new melodies tell lead single album ivy queen exploring lyrically plays mistress tells lover pick wife explained mistress gets tired seeing short time listening complain wife musically features grooves synthetic instrumentation synthesizers taking influences reggae music set minor key second newly produced tracks highly requested producer time received comparisons originally written performed american singer album ivy queen lyrics tell story woman looks lover wonders loved abused love choose cover songs including like flower identify queen stands citing primary influence twist classic features bitter romantic lyrics synthetic instrumentation synthesizers taking reggae influences similar original feel honored able sing songs queen explained artist successful crossover rest freedom new tracks album composed minor key queen appears infuriated lyrics songs takes influences latin music bad girl originally featured compilation album according employs simple synthetic instrumentation album collectively brought time featured female artist ivy queen song songs opening verse directly cites songs following queen describes tumultuous relationship ivy considered reality male lover responsible demise love cried final single flashback originally included flow compilation album song blend music known musical movement dominican_republic puerto_rico combines melodies style beats lyrics rapping disc queen makes use signature guitar sound slower romantic rhythm incorporating exaggerated emotional singing style song composed major key features simple angry romantic lyrics puerto rican caribbean roots latin caribbean influences according lyrically song calls violence revenge lover evokes story begins queen declaring love partner later describing abused suffer queen threatens lover dagger threatening kill telling horrible life queen typical structure actively rejecting assumption role woman suffer instead imagining inflict particularly violent forms suffering male lover queen featured installment noise contains rap quick hypnotic beat taking influence caribbean music roots puerto rican caribbean music found track minute seconds shortest album want knock alludes boxing match phrase want knock cites female empowerment prominent theme song addition thought women power speaks directly men requesting argues women actively struggling equality male peers later asserting women coming strong hear chorus reggae respect installment album accompanies return early styles old school women included queen debut studio album themed song returning modern pal party contains erotic sensual lyrics queen describes wants party lover composed minor key roots caribbean countries prominent song want know second single queen studio album diva duet song produced tunes songs produced duo queen trusted talent gave assignment want dance lead single diva queen big hit incorporates liquid musical produced jamaican cross guru song lyrics warn dance partner moves song queen away partner partnership lead sexual relations regret compilation titled friend think contains modern rhythm club originally features arabic influenced beat infused lyrically queen assures lover finds club promises dance people assures like thousands voices hip hop track contains simple synthesizers lyrics theme alternating major minor key originates reviewing compilation hits allmusic named song highlight album distance originally included compilation release del heart cries queen rap contributes hip hop beat accompanied known man essentially track recorded mixed duration minutes sixteen seconds longest album track song queen sings friend loving friend man tells intended hurt queen assures loves friend acknowledges fact friendship lost looked started dancing music took away dancing touched mind wasn thinking passion leading friend don think don love sings release promotion album released october physical retailers august flashback released digitally television commercial commissioned promote year standard edition release october album released japan featured similar pal party disco appearing album instead cappella version remix instrumental included september album released germany spain greatest_hits served album singles september coincide release radio launched flashback tour released december radio respectively released radio february single released remixes song november track extended play released featuring singles plus digital retailers february promoting album appeared festival puerto rican stars historic achievement performer genre invited attend event june appeared invasion del tour grossed week june september headlined concert madison square garden grossed week november attended performed billboard bash night billboard latin music awards performed ivy queen interpreted august october announced launch new cable television network devoted caribbean music culture conjunction launch november hosted caribbean rising series concerts featuring performances artists genres reggae hip hop queen appeared concert held october appeared alongside performed edition award ceremony queen given honor performing grand finale televised audience million days later held concert puerto_rico recalled little stage kissed new boyfriend time announced plans market ivy queen shoe clothing collection cover album queen appears low cut showing little black dress seen wearing gold cover right eye similar cover real look sported queen sexually provocative change image queen attributed feeling album real crossover potential mainstream audiences attributed queen responding criticism received past looking like wearing pants larger shirts puerto rican press middle class members older generation subject queen addresses autobiography del glamour glamour queen took responsibility change image attributed new growth person confessed stemmed crisis female seeking figure queen enlisted help plastic surgeon breast augmented july promotional tour country album cover features queen signature long nails sports variety colors case light blue white commercial performance week release flashback sales failed debut billboard march album sold copies united_states puerto_rico best selling album able break queen peak number billboard latin albums chart reached number time album releases aside able chart billboard latin albums chart summer included releases queen flashback best seller chart album reached number seven reached number charts pacific areas reached number billboard latin debut newly chart chart revealed titles longer appear charts deeming flashback ineligible charts queen previously appeared queen unable enter billboard sixth studio album reached number chart billboard hot latin songs chart peaked week november chart song peaked week november chart song reached week november replacing moved previous week gave queen chart succeeded week later hot chart song peaked week ending december meaning song potential chart billboard hot chart technically peaking chart peaked billboard hot latin songs chart week april chart song peaked week april chart song peaked week march billboard hot latin songs chart debuted week december peaked week february song occupying ninth spot chart song debuted week december debut week featuring peaked week january billboard hot latin songs chart debuted week september hot shot debut week peaked week september billboard latin rhythm songs chart peaked number week october debuted week december peaked issue dated january chart song entered chart week march peaked week july song spanish language track reach miami rhythmic american radio station based miami florida usually play spanish music explained worked hard career surprised expected places added read sony reports tell song number got surprised look explanations reception flashback met generally positive reviews music critics allmusic praised album giving stars started reviewing stating album ivy queen insight person unknown genre noting zone missing album stated driving grooves beats symphonic infectious raps compensate noted songs reggae respect capture queen inspirations spirit vibe lastly praised disco tracks party people going editor called album retrospective new tunes later claiming queen knows shots men editor newsday said album status queen latin hip hop writing phoenix retrospective recent hits career crucial reigning queen san express news saw release flashback releases combine current hits remixes live renditions previously unreleased material artists haven time produce new album genre demanding status time editor claimed album strong queen awarded album half stars claimed album cover queen year singing career classic hits familiar latin markets fresh united_states selecting stand tracks according queen represented ladies release showcasing musical outlaw according magazine best song released queen lasted billboard stated shows quickly alternately sings raps claiming distinct vocal style evokes rhythmic power cites ivy queen release super hit album singles received multiple nominations numerous awards billboard latin music awards nominated year second nomination award twice row awards nominated urban album year arrived queen ended nominations winning female artist year song best lyrics flashback nominated compilation album year awards queen nominated voice moment female favorite urban artist awards nominated favorite urban artist awarded diva award honored singer musical career queen awarded best singer bmi awards presented award winning songs nominated best latin 22nd annual international dance music awards ultimately won single don lie track listing standard edition charts singles sales certifications | Flashback (Ivy Queen album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
23142_OneVoice(AndrewJohnstonalbum) | voice album voice debut album british boy soprano rose fame appearance second series britain album released september britain judge record label recorded london album features classical popular songs previously performed including duet number media appearances album launch appeared hometown day release album sold release voice debuted number british album charts finishing week number charted ireland reaching number critics responded positively album favourably comparing voice rated gold background rose fame tried second series reality britain reached final held finished place despite announced signed judge label june debut album released late performed rendition pie later described song famous cover tears heaven songs recorded voice duet walking air fellow contestant performed britain recording release album recorded immediately finished britain live tour week period london track listing contained religious popular songs chosen said hadn sung tracks knew like challenge described recording album great said wanted studio record album dreamed johnson recorded walking air duet fellow britain contestant song tipped potential christmas number recording finished september began appearances release including appearances morning friday night music night preparation album promotion received confidence said got confidence people moody help received vocal training time coaching smith trained britain album produced release voice highly anticipated demand great charted amazon pre sales chart easy listening chart release album released september later announced release fourth quarter appearance city centre store home town celebrate album launch october spoke reporters local paper saying grateful local supporters great signing february album released south_korea reception performance critics responded positively album writing united_kingdom said missing nature way lap andrew butter wouldn melt renditions voice kate writing south_korea said talent musical elders vulnerability voice makes haunting musical experience voice entered album chart number finished week number stayed weeks demand album local area great stores sold album day release interview published said thanks bought album dreams come true album sold copies rated gold presented gold disk said surprise album album charted irish album charts entering peaking spending total seven weeks credits choir music production publicity track listing | One Voice (Andrew Johnston album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
23222_Dignity(album) | dignity album dignity fourth studio album american recording artist released march launching record experienced personal life including stalking incident parents separation breaking boyfriend consequently assumed integral position production writing track longtime collaborator instead previously limited involvement musically inspired indie rock band faint pop singers beyoncé contrast pop rock themes prior releases dignity takes dance sound said intention writing album lyrics reference events experienced years leading album release album songs contain influences rock roll hip hop music critical response positive album praised songwriting new musical direction release dignity debuted number lower peak previous albums lower sales billboard attributed loss fans musical evolution despite produced highest peaking single date love number number club hits album reached countries certified gold recording_industry_association_of_america riaa background previous studio album self titled received generally negative reviews despite peaking number billboard commercial performance modest exited chart weeks sold million copies united_states releases dignity personal life october boyfriend time punk rock band good charlotte claimed russian roommate according order filed came united_states solely pursue relationship later arrested threatening kill november ended year relationship time parents robert susan separated years marriage following affair robert woman writing development explained album title older mature record don think know having dignity work life treat people treat hope continued given born work stated dignity increased songwriting output breakthrough hadn process previous records important time said wrote album songs exception outside written pink interview stated song written pink album final cut expressed interest song recorded explained writing process album records like got choose music time like sit think happened yesterday happened today write way easy shocked easy honest things affect dance record wanted wanted talk things way music makes want dance dignity written home felt comfortable free said knew beginning wanted write album assistance songwriter producer previous work history songs come clean fly reason wished work found lyrics complemented melodies added helped melodies strongest suit coming lyrics mainly tell want help lyrics doesn fit adamant work composition inspiration album cited indie rock band faint pop singers beyoncé critics compared musical style janet_jackson madonna justin_timberlake felt album dance pop themes pop rock previous albums didn necessarily plan album sound like easy write said critics noted dignity musical style dance pop electropop influences hip hop rock roll middle eastern music according album combination dance electro rock music lyrics songs relate experiences releases dignity songs stranger despite speculation written new girlfriend actually written father affair said stranger written mother perspective stranger song wrote mom feel dad said like relationship didn want people know parents realized people relate gone album title track reported deny rumors dignity song definitely people hollywood said wouldn specifically people kind act way acts song danger written friends relationships older man understand feeling wanting dangerous said know morally right help stated song written tongue cheek fashion speculated written specifically singles singles released album lead single love highest peaking single hot reached number single reached number chart play fire released digital single remixed form original version production previously released august considered dignity musical sound felt different album songs saw dance electro rock combination album influenced decision release opted release song advance album listeners chance new sound failed chart billboard hot charted magazine hot dance club play chart peaking number final single stranger peaked hot reached dance charts promotion promote album release worked staff market record day album release april mtv began airing documentary special documentary followed prepared release dignity attending interviews wardrobe fittings rehearsals trip europe addition hosted total request live week march appearances retail outlets television given massive online coverage myspace yahoo accompanying new musical style record label began promoting mature image dyed hair dark image according wanted try new things image change happened like conscious change people think different watched grow happens life entertainment_weekly described new look comprising dark dental concurrent preparation radio release stranger featured july covers magazines weekly shape bikini august cover maxim accompanied declaration gone queen teen breakout sex symbol associated_press wrote provocative image help singles garner mainstream radio play radio consultant programmer radio explained radio stigma playing disney acts considering teen appeal provocative image definitely positive effect attitude programmers male disney tries mature image bonus containing bonus remixes released exclusively stores package album critical reception critical response dignity generally positive metacritic gave album weighted average based impressions select critical reviews signifying generally favorable reviews rolling_stone gave positive review album feeling attempt adult oriented dance pop album successful gave album stars called praised songwriting production contributions allmusic noted album firmly based memorable songwriting review claimed similarities dignity justin_timberlake noting musically fashionable time review criticized thin vocals calling like woman billboard called decision dance pop album daring considering genre time review continued practically straight united_kingdom poppy goodness entertainment_weekly noted break brought personality magazine felt lacking previous work sounded eager human review claimed guardian praised decision opt electronic dance sound opposed teen pop previous work despite questionable argued album strongest tracks sputnikmusic review noted flaws album felt lackluster guitar solo song wish vocals continued dignity solid constructed pop album like albums genre written solely performer clear parts words represent feelings appreciated writer dignity album worthwhile listening lyrics praised songwriting track play fire felt poor choice lead single ign gave mixed review dignity giving praised felt mature image ultimately claimed music running standard pop line popmatters noted synthesizers album tracks failed disguise speak singing website believed vocals level pop music peers added thanks miracle processing effects multi tracking tricks beef vocals voice candy coated medicine slant_magazine said anonymous voice producers songwriters perfectly acceptable self proclaimed dance album voice delivery blank quirky vocal characteristics sex appeal dance pop divas viable performers website review claimed album adventurous noted pop rock outside felt song dignity dance song like commercial performance dignity debuted number billboard selling copies week debut lower previous albums entered number opening week sales copies billboard wrote continued evolution sound image resulted losing younger fans album sold total copies june album debuted number week sales copies album spent weeks seventy albums_chart dignity broke streak consecutive number debuts canada entering albums chart number copies sold response said couldn felt lucky dignity sold noting state marketplace moderate sales figures albums week album debuted number seventeen aria albums chart australia selling roughly copies week referred dead water second week chart italy dignity received gold certification shipments stores copies album sold million copies worldwide track listing notes signifies additional producer signifies producer signifies contains sample song credits personnel credits dignity adapted allmusic charts certifications release history | Dignity (album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
23449_TheAltarandtheDoor | altar door altar door studio album american christian rock band released august produced album inspired lead singer experience looking myspace pages youth ministry students album main theme difference christians feel church outside musical tone hall says different progressive incorporates rock sound previous polished studio efforts altar door received positive mixed reviews critics release particular praise given lyrics album overall concept critics felt album sound mediocre album received award pop contemporary album year 39th dove awards sold copies week record christian album secular media support enabling debut number chart number billboard charts blocked charts soundtrack high school musical later topped chart 18th best selling christian album 2000s altar door sold million copies certified platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa lead single altar door east west successful christian singles 2000s spending total weeks atop chart peaking bubbling hot singles chart successful east west follow singles man slow fade hits christian songs chart background recording main ideas altar door inspired roughly eighteen months album release lead vocalist youth pastor encouraged students look myspace according hall wasn major surprise lot kids worlds going myspace brain place think going find kids listed christians porn star kind presenting contradictions page upset think terrible myspace isn big problem revealing problem noted situation isn unique teenagers church christians want serve god world different want accepted want friends start coming small little kind church guilt place lord nasty place live live hall says altar clear makes perfect sense know live know right wrong struggle getting life altar door problem finding middle hall elaborated separate interview altar door leaks wondering things instead living life struggle believers trying truths heads highlighted hands feet songs things happen middle hall says think lyrics felt casting crowns got recording knew different progressive approach music songs sounded different head big challenge band music definitely sets tone project altar door produced recording mixing album franklin tennessee georgia additional recording locations strings altar door arranged recorded sound kitchen franklin tennessee album mastered composition musically altar door influence rock compared group earlier efforts influences pop album sound characterized pop rock band previous polished efforts album mixes tempo guitar driven songs arms air tracks world needs demonstrates influences rock music title track driven guitar tracks word alive middle driven piano huge sound ballads album include slow fade know lyrically altar door deals christian themes slow fade deals moments compromise mistakes lead downward spiritual spiral urges listeners right choices east west forgiveness skepticism humans accept world needs calls christian church making jesus message confusing adding stuff looks current state society prayer friend simple song critical reception accolades altar door received positive mixed reviews release allmusic gave half stars saying slightly greater dose rock casting crowns gave fans reason disappointed alter sic gave stars commenting new set mark hall companions deliver songs musically engaging lyrically acts capture christian today tumultuous world fine folks continue help light path rest gave spins opining reason casting crowns best christian bands today reason evident listen altar door albums lead singer songwriter knows speak altar door leaves plenty room saints come closer jesus cross rhythms gave album squares saying traditionally album number defining point band legacy bands self produce album high production low song quality bands produce masterpiece altar door closer masterpiece flop leaves sense greater things come altar door clearly casting crowns album sound content style far negative thing appeal existing fans draw new ones gave half stars commenting casting crowns concern space title fixtures intention action good getting way song puts god want god space worth exploring band motives best anthems predictable tears start soft build big cue strings gave album half stars praised lyrical style album lyrical concept themes criticized music melodies disposition said core fans undoubtedly support album expecting radio band previous releases find relatively challenging listening experience jesus freak hideout gave half stars calling lyrical content slightly better band previous works music 39th dove awards altar door received award pop contemporary album year nominated best pop contemporary gospel album 50th grammy awards east west received awards song year pop contemporary recorded song year 39th dove awards nominated best gospel performance 50th grammy awards nominated best gospel performance 51st grammy awards release sales altar door released august sold copies week debuting number billboard soundtrack high school musical debuted atop chart number chart band largest sales week highest charting album date easily beating debuted number sold copies week largest number week sales achieved christian artist support secular media roughly week sales coming christian stores second week altar door sold copies topped chart non consecutive weeks result album offered altar door topped billboard catalog albums chart spent total non consecutive weeks atop chart certified platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa signifying shipments million copies march album sold million copies united_states altar door ranked best selling album fourth best selling christian album best selling album best selling christian album 25th best selling christian album altar door 18th best selling christian album 2000s decade sold copies united_states singles singles released altar door lead single east west peaked number chart spent nineteen weeks tied second longest run number spot history chart peaked number hot singles chart ranked number decade end christian songs chart album second single man peaked number christian songs chart number chart slow fade album final single peaked number christian songs chart track listing credits personnel credits lifted album liner notes charts certifications chart procession succession | The Altar and the Door | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
23560_HardCandy(Madonnaalbum) | hard candy madonna album eleventh studio album american singer songwriter madonna released april album final studio album record company marking end year recording history madonna started working album early collaborated justin_timberlake hills album overall vibe remaining dance pop record core pet shop boys asked collaborate madonna album record company later changed mind withdrew invitation madonna interested collaborating hearing album developed number songs album basis development demos madonna number songs written album amazed intensive discussions recording song later madonna recalled songs autobiographical respects according intentional happened process developing album madonna initially decided portray black madonna cover art later felt idea seen controversial instead named album hard candy refers sweetness critical reaction album generally favorable reviewers condemned attempt harness urban market release debuted number countries worldwide including united_states australia canada france germany japan spain united_kingdom eleventh best selling album worldwide album sold million copies worldwide singles released album minutes worldwide success topping charts countries madonna 37th billboard hot hit singles released miles away promote album madonna went small promotional tour played cities small venues album received majority promotion went highest grossing tour solo female artist background development february said working madonna upcoming eleventh studio album madonna studio album following release greatest hits collection celebration join new initiative launched concert promoter year deal encompassed madonna future music music related businesses including exploitation madonna brand new studio albums touring merchandising fan clubs web sites dvds music related television film projects associated sponsorship agreements august spoke development album mtv_news justin_timberlake confirmed worked album madonna said wrote songs songs confirmed developed candy shop written added records madonna got hot album album album man song taking luck remember ugly got beat similar hook words saying stuff named coffee song hot called candy shop finished saying title album decided madonna complete record september mtv described new album moving urban direction initially defined having lot producers lot genres pet shop boys originally asked warner write produce songs album referred album like holiday groove recording album features vocal appearances kanye_west features production madonna hills previously madonna worked relatively unknown producers like hard decided collaborate producers artists known talking mtv madonna explained decision collaborate known producers good like shit mean don like repeat sitting thinking music love right actually record listening madonna started work album williams breaks recording manager spoke suggesting cool recorded songs commented awesome thought happen testament laid going played candy shop couple songs thought cool direction thought essentially record wanted asked tim fit basically came record producing throwing madonna mix track recorded madonna devil wouldn recognize felt song madonna working years hard candy project comparable frozen wanted turn line devil wouldn recognize catchy hook sound like concept impressed recording material madonna ready said normally write lyrics ideas come faster madonna thoughts poems feelings written huge kept handing amazing taking little bits putting like puzzle recording miles away played guitar riff madonna asked want want want madonna decided discussions develop ideas songs ideas connected long distance relationships felt personal concept miles away madonna commented recorded version stuff song everybody studio like relate music structure composition interview magazine madonna explained inspirations songs music hard candy said probably respects songs hard candy autobiographical unconscious way don think telling personal stories writing music comes lot times months later months later wrote song play song lots people totally relate candy shop opening track album produced williams song uses word candy metaphor sex williams said studio madonna like look hot shit looking like saying hot shit like like worked single album minutes initially known minutes save world song development motivated sense urgency save planet destruction people enjoy process according madonna song inspired produce documentary song features vocals uptempo dance song urban hip hop style incorporates beats instrumentation song includes brass cow bells song lyrics carry message social awareness inspired madonna visit africa human suffering witnessed album second single madonna merged bounce beats funky bassline law arrest sings handle song short interlude madonna continuously words stupid williams chants left right written madonna self manifesto song appears dance sex reference madonna career spanning decades music industry musically upbeat dance song featuring instrumentation west african percussion backing vocals provided williams fourth track madonna singing features interlude music changes normal rhythm sound drums mtv said miles away single album simple track appeared straightforward surface lot technical tricks underneath song departs dance theme album deals difficulties long distance relationships miles away melancholy electronic ballad according madonna autobiographical inspired husband relationship themed lyrics continue track talks madonna emulated woman line started dressing like talking like started calling middle night track incredible starts like love song reveals plea start changing composition interlude according mtv shift structure reflected madonna confusion felt lover song head sang need think beat goes featuring west 70s meeting 80s dance vibe rap interlude west williams commented madonna work ethic different artists worked reflected songs like spanish lesson sings line baby influences spanish music groove inspired music present dance featured devil wouldn recognize written madonna hard candy project started song sense mystery starts slowly piano introduction fast melancholy madonna singing eyes surprises predict fate trip hop inspired voices track album consisting unresolved chords sweeping strings lyrics question control walking dog dog walking release artwork hard candy released april european countries germany ireland austria netherlands april album released united_kingdom brazil rest europe april united_states mexico canada billboard reported title album announced programme interview madonna explained prominent theme hard candy album incorporating image boxer idea repeated song according basically opposite meaning got kind person sort tough stance initially madonna decided title song unnamed album changed following release similarly named song madonna decided album shot photograph cover art wearing white eyes interview commented album cover painted face black red lips white eyes play words heard layers meaning minute thought fun title record thought cent world probably worth happens time references usually scale title album finally confirmed mtv madonna representative told entertainment_weekly loves candy title tough sweetness madonna expressed gon kick ass going feel good album cover art released time featured madonna short hair black professional wrestling championship belt waist belt includes inscription original title album backdrop displayed pink photo taken interview magazine april issue promotion seven songs album available download mobile phone week prior album official release beginning april ending april songs candy shop miles away beat goes recognize distributed additionally minutes music video pre loaded france markets arrangement saw music forms mobile content hard candy available exclusively mobile customers prior album general release similar deal offered album pre loaded phones different countries worldwide streamed myspace days united_states release furthermore season finale ugly betty second season jump solely featured madonna music candy shop spanish lesson miles away played single jump miles away japanese drama change hard candy promo tour following album release madonna went promotional tour album venture new contract concert promoters live nation media content provided frank consisted minute set featuring songs dates new_york_city paris interview bbc madonna stated obviously want new stuff excited feel people come hear want chose hung biggest hit record chose music crowd brings people platform stage displayed album cover art madonna wearing black suit lace appeared stage sitting throne golden walking stick music candy shop started images television screens flanking stage madonna dancers choreographed dance moves madonna acoustic guitar took champagne bottle started singing miles away images planes taking landing airports locations globe projected screens minutes performed video flashing countdown clock madonna moment thank collaborators including west feel like girl world said song hung confessions dance floor fans song mixed rolling_stones track satisfaction followed pink green disco beams crowd ended performance music dancers emerged false silver subway car door madonna danced stage touching hands audience ended racing stage subway doors disappeared mtv reviewed ballroom new_york commented event better suited madison square garden fans probably evening won soon forget ben new_york_times commented madonna fans new_york proved seeing free capacity hall usual touring standards worth waiting waiting long time billboard felt crowd certainly dedicated april new_york set shown live association broadcast internationally faced problems organisers madonna use swearing causing complaints bbc aired promote album madonna embarked eighth worldwide concert tour began august madonna tour new recording business deal tour announced february dates american british venues revealed initially planned tour failed visit australia financial problems financial recession costume designer designed costumes supported number famous designers brands stage main planned similarly confessions tour concluded madonna announced plans begin second european leg perform cities played long time tour described rock driven journey divided acts main theme madonna classic songs performed alongside displays work deceased artist gypsy fusion folk music dance performances ranging melancholy rave performed track featuring eastern influences ended sing final song audience changes set list second european leg tour including dance tribute deceased singer michael_jackson tour generated positive reviews critics broke records terms ticket sales commercial gross audience attendance leg highest grossing tour solo artist earning million breaking previous record madonna held overall madonna performed million fans countries grossing total million making second highest grossing tour time highest grossing tour solo artist billboard touring awards won tour draw prizes acknowledge highest grossing highest attended tours year respectively madonna manager won manager award singles minutes released lead single album march minutes praised contemporary critics noted madonna appeared featured artist track minutes achieved international success topping charts countries worldwide madonna 13th number single united_kingdom highest total female artist british charts united_states minutes peaked number billboard hot giving madonna 37th hit breaking record previously held elvis_presley song accompanying music video madonna sing run away giant black screen path end video madonna consumed screen song received grammy nomination category released june second single album song received positive reviews contemporary critics madonna 39th number single chart charted billboard hot week reached peak song topped music charts netherlands spain attained positions charts european nations received grammy nomination best dance recording category miles away released final single album october received positive appreciation contemporary critics noted similarity single goes comes miles away reached official charts united_kingdom canada belgium netherlands song appear official chart united_states success dance charts madonna seventh consecutive number song hot dance airplay chart artist critical reception received score metacritic indicates generally favorable reviews bbc commented composition tracks saying handful tracks delivered producers touch subtlety hard candy ranked alongside madonna best pop arsenal beats raps production stephen_thomas_erlewine allmusic felt sense hard candy handed polish piece candy maybe music maybe running album warner moves live nation way rare thing madonna album blender gave positive review saying hard candy like aging master thief temple pop big score album good nasty bath compared self club trance confessions dance floor billboard complimented new sound musical direction taken madonna felt producer puppet leading comment madonna makes producers producers don madonna entertainment_weekly gave album said madonna makes work surprisingly set reported parting gifts madonna 11th studio album exits long term record label unusually generous early reviews believed hard candy scored rock critics rolling_stone said work songwriting team american chart royalty helps madonna roots urban disco queen hard candy lets shelf producers guardian commented music saying hard candy tough offering plenty listeners teeth threatens boring happens recapture interest times felt hard candy disaster album producers thing britney_spears independent said album portrayed madonna diverse talent simply satisfying sweet tooth functional dance pop popmatters wrote album recycled pop indistinguishable artificial madonna vocals alleviate pitchfork_media wondered listening album question open involved near creative peak sal_cinquemani slant_magazine disappointed album said madonna hasn delivered floor disc debut maybe confessions political spiritual talk fame war media america ordered nme felt hard candy solid album standards pop mistress innovation pretty mediocre commercial performance release debuted number countries eleventh best selling album worldwide according album sold million copies worldwide according nielsen soundscan sold copies united_states day release debuted number billboard copies sold madonna seventh number album making female artist second billboard number albums album certified gold recording_industry_association_of_america riaa june shipments copies united_states october hard candy sold copies canada album debuted canadian albums_chart certified platinum shipments copies australia madonna seventh album reach number aria albums chart album certified platinum australian_recording_industry_association aria shipments copies new_zealand debuted peaked number staying chart weeks album debuted number oricon weekly album chart japan selling copies retaining position second week increase sales copies album chart years madonna international artist japanese chart history number albums consecutive decades latin_america album reached number mexico certified double gold argentina album reached monthly album chart certified platinum hard candy debuted number albums_chart making madonna artists achieve number albums elvis_presley beatles album certified platinum british_phonographic_industry shipments copies united_kingdom according official_charts_company hard candy sold copies september reached european albums chart germany album debuted present weeks ireland album debuted irish charts replacing years songs album particularly successful brazil songs minutes beat goes candy shop certified platinum sales copies songs digital downloads track listing notes signifies producer signifies additional producer signifies additional producer credits personnel credits adapted album liner notes charts certifications release history | Hard Candy (Madonna album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
23605_ParaSiempre | forever studio album released mexican singer september written produced produced album successful record sold million copies worldwide biggest selling albums spawned singles title track main theme mexican brought album wider exposure helped stay charts years named best selling regional mexican album decade billboard originally conceived music project album earned latin grammy award best album grammy nomination considered responsible bringing mexican traditional music younger audience listened singer released music videos tracks recorded special ranch sold promotional tour led recording live album follow album background recognized artists worked time king mexico traditional music country recognizable influential cultural icons singer songwriter emergence mid- 60s popularity mexican americans likened elvis_presley united_states concerts mexico united_states routinely sell plus albums including compilations reportedly sold million copies celebrated critics contribution mexican culture thanks successful singer career work producing artists time grammy winner studio album released september countries recorded celebrate 40th anniversary singing career according record label important albums said label high expectations album recording stated album conceived album original music singer included cover song written titled hurts album shame belong fans kept asking record songs written prompting record album pleased idea trading classic style agreed record thank fans album liner notes singer dedicated album wife included message fans long singing forever late ranch asked songs record album agreed project work album began preparing demos early told songs ready singer flew producer studio recorded said working friend brother writes excellent songs great sensibility album recorded went houses day seven hours album ready table good romantic kept style album producer added singer confident album going success audience demanding union composition tracks included title track presents successful love relationship lyrics contain popular slang guitars violins create sound track driver resembles lyrical style travels inspiration tracks came writer crush mexican actress presentation album debuted september live concert arena dislike massive tours hold large promotional campaign despite performed live mexican cities del american cities phoenix denver atlanta new_york miami chicago dallas houston los_angeles las_vegas nevada short tour garnered nomination year recorded special ranch broadcast late september december reception review declared tracks million springs kiss tender desperate voice powerful sweet cheerful best performances wicked girl gave album stars described near perfect stellar praised singing songwriting instrumentation gave album half stars calling melody lovely story according newspaper memorable albums dominates formula success grammy awards album received nomination best mexican mexican american album lost won best album single won latin grammy album nominated album year awarded singer songwriter album won following categories album year song year best solo artist movie series song received awards authors publishers title track song year received nominations 11th work album hot latin songs artist latin albums artist regional mexican airplay song male nominated songwriter producer year april won awards latin albums artist regional mexican airplay song title track commercial release formats standard track listing released september september united_states february spain album cover featuring performer red background april dvd format black background cover released included music videos tracks recorded directed karaoke version album yellow background released april album recording debuted number album chart october climbed position weeks later spent total weeks non consecutive chart certified diamond mexico sales units sales according vice president phenomenon music market mexico completely albums usually sell units album october album debuted number billboard latin albums spent entire chart run topped chart non consecutive weeks weeks replaced follow live album chart time male performer replaces number time according million copies sold worldwide successful release seven recordings sold units united_states best selling regional mexican album billboard latin albums year end chart album ranked number purchased mobile phones mexico novelty regional mexican album album success attributed change sound instead employing multiple composers producers previous albums written produced entirely sony ceo commented album album connected new generation probably listened named best selling regional mexican album decade united_states singles august jealousy released united_states lead single album peaked number billboard hot latin tracks spent weeks chart ranked 28th 5th year end charts sellers album release colombia broadcast cover version single performed recorded style included album allowed song recorded planned commercial release album recorded given friends song unexpectedly achieved success internet radio stations colombia cape said song restricted original mexican publisher jealousy version found file sharing websites video sharing website youtube second single released defeat peaked number seven hot latin tracks chart number colombia single featured main theme mexican hit number spot latin charts united_states number colombia fourth single yielded album chart united_states peaked number colombia billboard year end charts appeared times singles release title track ranked number number ended number received platinum certification sales units track listing songs written composed personnel following information allmusic liner notes chart performance | Para Siempre | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
23828_PrimaryColours(EddyCurrentSuppressionRingalbum) | primary colours current suppression ring album second album australian garage punk band album recorded suburb melbourne hour period august album released records australia september united_states finally august way single released primary colours peaked june received generally positive reviews critics praised album sound warm lyrics won australian music prize nominated aria award year best rock album lost entry white noise background recording current suppression ring formed group friends writing performing songs fun decided making music discovered people liked band recorded song trio vinyl pressing plant current real working time took liking resulting song recruited real play bass guitar group recorded debut self titled album hours rehearsal studio released australian label recorded night august following day melbourne suburb south track form multi track recording process recording took hours cost day recording finished band engineer added overdubs tracks recording current suppression ring toured weeks band guitarist mixed album november december members self produced primary colours current suppression ring lead singer real explained choice primary colours title saying band chose believe beautiful simple colours notes lyrics interview age suppression said title refers way combination simple things colours combining primary colours originally released australia current suppression ring label records issued september united_states australia distributed way released single following year august released united_kingdom conjunction band eponymous debut album release album title symbol end denoted originally presented different album covers red yellow blue music lyrics lyrics primary colours focus mundane topics pertaining lives ordinary people including watching eating ice cream music features power chords according washington_post music represents new type punk rock vein age richards wrote suppression keeps upbeat rock tunes delivery pop similar sentiment expressed pitchfork_media wrote edges taking place band testing limits having refined described polished extension predecessor current described album bit sound slightly frantic maybe bit album opening track memory lane begins guitar described stones meets second track album sunday coming featuring guitars vocals wrapped contains guitar melody matched equally warm refrain colour television consists minutes resembling sound inside esque instrumental funk groove admit faults focuses mood entire duration way album single begins heavy verse chorus repeats beginning song sharp riffs fiery speak sing vocals constant forward momentum band typical sound let honest centred lead guitar solo current turned sees current suppression ring organ suppression making especially goofy turn don wanna play features single note piano riff recalls wanna dog reception primary colours received generally positive critical reception current suppression ring man current remarked weird didn know said bad word awarded primary colours rating robert_christgau gave album rating according corresponds kind garden variety good record great luxury musical wrote thing punk bands described album recurring miracle compared album early punk post punk bands fall concluded album rock roll moment mixed review written awarded primary colours rating criticised lack originality critics praised current guitar work album richards writing riffs come like distortion writing spin wrote current guitar chords like surf ventures like melodic basic aren writing allmusic praised song wrapped strong riff praised way runs beautiful guitar melody accolades commercial performance march won australian music prize previous year defeating nominees including cut copy current suppression ring told triple didn expect recording plans change significantly result win able quickly nominated category best rock album lost entry current described nomination nice mainly hilarious featured critics year end lists including washington_post albums guardian critics poll peaked june track listing songs written composed real current real real real personnel real vocals real guitar keyboards mixing real drums real bass guitar mastering engineer current suppression ring producer | Primary Colours (Eddy Current Suppression Ring album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
23855_BeautifulEyes | beautiful eyes beautiful eyes second extended play american singer released july exclusively stores united_states online limited release primarily country pop sound features alternate versions tracks debut album original tracks beautiful eyes heart songs previously written dvd featuring music videos singles included physical release like second album features technology includes pages bonus features exclusive video performance photos complete album lyrics downloadable graphics hidden links addition packaging album recycled materials beautiful eyes peaked number billboard topped chart succeeding self titled debut album heart released promotional single june heavily promoted swift performed title track venues background swift received success release self titled debut album began working second studio album time received number fans requesting new material released drove swift releasing beautiful eyes thought tide till new album comes fall beautiful eyes musically oriented country pop contemporary music includes new versions tracks alternate version said fifth single album acoustic version guitar second single album radio edit picture burn fourth single album promotional single album features original songs beautiful eyes heart question mark previously wrote dvd features music videos singles music video beautiful eyes footage swift eighteenth birthday party swift want beautiful eyes second album partnered american retail company exclusive release album available stores website furthermore limited release swift allowed manufacture certain number copies said letting record company small thing want think putting releases commercial performance week ending august beautiful eyes debuted number billboard sales copies spent total weeks billboard week debuted number country albums replacing album chart number album charting number swift artist hold positions country albums charted blue early years following week slipped number total spent weeks country albums july sold copies united_states promotion heart released promotional single beautiful eyes june swift promoted beautiful eyes reason want second album perform title track different venues performed beautiful eyes january annual music product trade held anaheim california anaheim convention center performance featured swift dressed red blue jeans performing guitar sitting bar beautiful eyes later performed swift set stripped august wore black shoulder dress performed band playing acoustic guitar track listing charts personnel listed liner notes musicians technical | Beautiful Eyes | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
23868_Ready(TreySongzalbum) | ready album ready studio album recording artist released august record label distributed album serves sequel day production album took place contributed longtime collaborator mentor stargate album received generally positive reviews critics positively compared ready work kelly criticized album album debuted number billboard selling copies week album certified gold recording_industry_association_of_america riaa certified album years later ready certified platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa singles achieved chart success including hit hits neighbors know invented sex topped chart promoted ready number live appearances including heading live tour sponsored serving support act jay-z blueprint tour grammy award nomination 52nd grammy awards lost beyoncé fierce background production began recording ready purpose album crossover increase exposure radio album lead single need girl released connect mainstream radio said radio geared record great play radio heavily time wasn record expected forever excited singing record knew speaking following singles thought invented sex career defining record knew monster club record speaking collaborations producers said ready breaking song hook chorus bridge making sure song best song album isn going compilation songs classic body work album contained guest features drake wanted features limited stated anybody add going special american rapper added guest feature track titled said compared previous albums album adult sexy album adult like different soulful sample driven kind way second contemporary reflect transition adulthood changes music changed appearance cutting trademark began dressing sophisticated attire trading shirts tailored pants shoes appearance change mentor producer head said streets hood kid wasn glamorous didn finer things life growing didn want lose street grew think began realize wait minute ain bad got ladies opinions ready success explained album result growth new found maturity commenting success singles stated strong records radio records records person artist think definitive album grown artist sic matured learned want felt learned fans want things nature composition album contains influences hip hop pop bit soul work compared vintage kelly concerning album lyrical content boston_globe said male modern vocalists moving mature vibe keeps heart tradition alive album village_voice said ready featured imagining notion flow melody hero kelly years ago magazine said production 1980s soundtrack vibe according need girl contains familiar qualities breakout hit help wait produced stargate song lyrically finding pleasing right woman song described mix usher billboard said neighbors know employs knocking bassline drop effect provide ideal erotic backdrop dirty talk black roses set quasi electronica production soulful vocal arrangement tyler lewis popmatters said reminiscent called pop song date bed containing soul influences called pop rock similar beyoncé work fierce lyrically featuring ready chorus heavy percussion promotion promoting album major online campaign launched blog site streams live scenes videos released track twitter monday anticipation preceded album release embarked promo tour july stops chicago miami atlanta dallas carolinas attended radio events listening sessions toured september college tour fall addition headlining live tour mario featuring toured september october served supporting act jay-z blueprint tour addition online touring promotion appearance mother younger half brother perform amber times square august appeared bet park august september september performing medley successful need girl date performed need girl september williams singles album lead single need girl released digital download april brand new need girl received positive mixed reviews critics comparing help wait noting generic song peaked billboard hot number appeared featured artist drake single successful song peaked number billboard hot success charts reaching numbers charts respectively released dual single drake included track ready featured guest addition featuring released airplay album second single august song received generally positive reviews peaking number billboard hot invented sex featuring drake released airplay album single october song reached number billboard hot number hit chart remix invented sex featuring fellow singers usher released album fourth single featuring released january song successful song career reaching number billboard hot additionally song impact pop radio appearing pop songs chart chart internationally charting canadian hot neighbors know album fifth final single released february received generally positive reviews reaching number billboard hot number giving consecutive single fifth single ready songs released single music video bed portrayed love interest filmed released reception commercial performance album debuted number billboard week sales copies united_states ready second highest debut week comeback album look album currently remains half billboard hip hop albums charts february album certified gold sales recording_industry_association_of_america riaa following shipments excess copies united_states riaa certified album june ready officially certified platinum riaa critical response ready received positive reviews professional critics received aggregate score score indicating generally favorable reviews based reviews website metacritic received comparisons work artist critics noted inconsistent allmusic said like minded tracks night lovers wouldn caught dead complaining overly long commenting ready entertaining night stand boston_globe said developed vocalist stating voice elastic falsetto commended tracks like love lost commenting tracks like ready step said slight classic formula allow room play multi octave voice offering sets apart acts secure spot canon bedroom newsday said making singing hooks rap songs shows smooth vocals hold spotlight rolling_stone gave album stars wrote takes cues mocking self supplying goods vocal harmonies sultry beats long nights beneath ceiling mirrors depend writer usa_today said album reflects broad appeal proves comfortable rogue romantic review pointed occasionally falls booty clichés point song craft shines edgy black roses love lost jon new york times said ready year promising albums curious commenting results enthusiastic bedroom talk air thrilled away freely village_voice called album year best despite viewing imperfect noting mastered balancing act boy ladies man said best album career commenting takes big step establishing list singer commended consistent vocals plus complimented songs saying tracks tyler lewis popmatters said continued tradition inconsistent albums commenting album best departs kelly template lewis recommended album needed trimmed included anticipation black pop record year consumer guide critic robert_christgau gave album rating indicating bad record details rarely merit thought upper level merely disappointing dull called album generic noting work work ethic proves album better overall compliment album ready far perfect album learning original works charm found covers album earned grammy award nomination track listing producer personnel credits ready adapted allmusic charts certifications release history | Ready (Trey Songz album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
24121_TheBlackening | sixth album american heavy metal band released march sold units week second highest charting release number billboard charted countries rest world certified silver bpi sales excess copies album single aesthetics hate retaliation article written website titled aesthetics hate good article praised murder guitarist frontman said song written fuck grim tribute song received grammy award nomination best metal performance 50th grammy awards text mirror album cover reads mirror song beautiful mourning featured playable song video game guitar hero background inaugural song written follow release entitled godfather reference guitar riff song vocalist felt godfather type vibe song shelved riff resurfaced song finished final track listing february penned rough versions beautiful mourning aesthetics hate recording november demo contained thirteen songs included rough versions aesthetics hate halo aesthetics hate contained described totally fucking lame angel death rip hated time played glad mid august announced title sixth studio effort drummer spent august fine tuning songs chosen album performing pre production resumed lead guitar duties returned bassist entered oakland california august begin recording assuming production duties second time written songs selection completed drum tracks tracks august followed remaining day tracking concluded november band surprised length farewell arms dissent running minutes wondered fans able heads band record company band decision open album half minute song dissent asked band questions similar sure don want little direct band disregarded comment believed song set tone musically remainder album said dissent wolves difficult songs construct attributed difficulty tracks introduction song including multiple harmony guitars tracks snare drum tracks kick drum military marching song continues electric guitars acoustic guitars bass guitars described song wolves difficult got super tight riffs locked picking provided audio engineering mixed record london believes band naive length songs suitable radio mtv band purposely want receive airplay lay thee chorus describes poppy added lyrics person killing committing suicide song suitable airplay band wanted dark epic record lyrical themes lyrical themes explored include love war organized religion anger society winner spirit album single aesthetics hate retaliation captures band anger article written conservative web site titled aesthetics hate good article praised murder performing december grim wrote ignorant guitar looks human generation confused art actions emotion reading article furious wrote song send message grim implying fuck pay tribute created post band message board soon event describing friendship know love values know giving world know teaching prejudice heart black ignorant ugly heavy metal fans try paint twisted fictitious people like world metal musicians work unite people music songs dissent farewell arms probably reference novel title farewell arms set world war halo deal politics war iraq organized religion respectively band wrote lyrics iraq war conducting research found lot stuff add according angered band debut album featured similar song titled thousand lies dealt gulf war deals hate exists society wolves addresses band competitive winner takes spirit lay thee features romeo love story person killing person killing song relates william_shakespeare play end story lovers kill assume lover dead original lyrics chorus song considered poppy band mates intentionally changed lyrics wouldn radio play reception received critical acclaim reviewer awarded album perfect score saying finest powerful expressions modern heavy metal released praised guitar work tracks beautiful mourning aesthetics hate thought band members surpassed musical ability intense dynamic way allmusic described album rage qualities earned group enormous fan base touring recording metal element rivals slayer best magazine reviewer awarded album praising minutes opening song dissent old attack aesthetics hate received grammy award nomination best metal performance 50th grammy awards took place february heavily favored lost eventual winners slayer won previous year album nominees category shadows fall lay dying fifth annual metal hammer golden gods awards awards won best album albums years release wrapped touring cycle album finishing sydney australia march february awarded album decade award october album voted records album century poll chart performance leaked internet weeks release american journalist received advanced copy thought unfortunate created pre buzz thought buzz like band internet street buzz record company hype hype matches street buzz seeing lot bands selling lot records week machine head highest charting release united_states entered rock albums billboard highest charting week sales copies improved band release ashes sold units week entered billboard album exceptionally overseas entered mainstream german belgium charts australia united_kingdom sweden charting positions consisted ireland netherlands france italy sold copies weeks ashes sold years cover art special edition artwork designed longtime collaborator based metal carving 16th century carvings scare people going hell propaganda purposes features skeleton throne standing world words mirror thought record like holding mirror talking things going necessarily specific time special editions released vinyl disc special edition packaged silver foil enhanced bonus cover added end album second disc dvd featuring video entitled making tour diary sounds versions released version released disc set came original album featuring covers band recorded past demos unreleased material dvd featured live performances band festivals burn eyes 10th anniversary music videos accompanied making track listing credits writing performance production credits adapted album liner notes personnel machine head vocals rhythm guitar lead guitar backing vocals bass backing vocals drums production production engineering additional engineering editing mixing mixing engineer assistant engineer assistant engineer mastering visual art photography package design package design package design studios oakland usa recording london mixing london mixing oakland usa pro tools editing oasis mastering burbank usa mastering charts certifications | The Blackening | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
24381_TheHungrySaw | hungry saw hungry saw seventh studio album british alternative band released april following release band sixth album waiting moon entered extended hiatus perform don look event september concert marked final performance original line band members left group shortly remaining members felt performance relocated france begin working new material summer recording producing album studio new material years songs album hungry saw come released singles critics noted album stayed close soul influenced sound exploring album simple pleasure praised band consistency met generally positive reviews background recording musical differences come head recording previous album waiting moon band entered extended hiatus issued remastered expanded versions band studio albums soundtrack compilation album documented time island entitled working man started lucky dog record label released debut solo album leaving songs album recorded score film shades blue original members final time september play second album entirety don look series concerts band members left group remaining members staples guitarist multi felt concert keen continue staples family relocated france half band built studio barn garden recording new material years took place day period june new studio later time members group recruited play bass drums respectively long time collaborators helped recording arrangements following recording sessions olympic studios london album produced mixed musical content hungry saw contains tracks total running time minutes critics noted music album continuation sound exploring soul influenced simple pleasure popmatters stating revamped band sound like gave paired sound new reviews hungry saw described album containing compelling soul blue eyed black lung classic soul warm hammond organ tones rhythms female singers remarkably tune contemporary british pop music neo soul slant described album quiet subtle record bbc noticed simple sound record resulted stripped bare proceedings popmatters remarked ornamental instrumentation critics noted solitary atmosphere muted string arrangements restrained brass accompaniment allmusic said retain aspect band special inventive arrangements cinematic sweep songs distinctive vocals noted arrangements given extra care describing horns superb remarking strings sound rich suitably dramatic heavy ballads breezy light ones magazine commended arrangements remarking carried poignant depth cinematic sweep drowned sound described pace music described uncut remarked album low grooves slow magazine stated band grand slow boiled described album ballads fragile saying like half forgotten dreams deeply romantic tinged regret pitchfork noted solitary atmosphere muted string arrangements world love textbook ballads love described typically lovely spare sticks ballad mentioned backing vocals provided welcome touch sunshine track despite heavily sound album little girl described breezy piano rolled folk owes debt influence record noted critics poppy song come employs response vocal pattern described undisputed highlights suggests solitary staples lost love slowly wonderful finale artwork release album features artwork artist wife cover photograph carving heart saw cover photograph shows album track listing carved staples carvings wall kitchen home stay properly mark new start announced february little girl available free digital download band myspace page prior release album title track hungry saw released single available digital download seven inch vinyl album released vinyl formats april europe band played series live dates copenhagen brussels london paris promote album release second single come released seven inch september band label received north american release september performing music festivals summer european dates followed november december undertook tour north_america february march reception hungry saw met critical acclaim metacritic assigns weighted average score reviews ratings mainstream critics album received based reviews indicating generally favourable reviews review allmusic described album classic remarking band retain aspect special band managed sound fresh time reviewing hungry saw noted strings brass remain constant remains champion feel bad soul strings music album represented new sound drowned sound offered opinion little couldn slot seamlessly group output hungry saw relied produce goods consistency noticed observer opined eternal songs haven formula pitchfork writer stated hungry saw temperate approach feels like work band grateful new lease life sure exactly noting record turns increasingly restrained band established soul pastoral presentation praising beautifully rendered ballads review popmatters opined hungry saw finds fairly familiar territory find new way writing said hungry saw marks wonderful coming age sound pure review shannon spin found half latest miss proposition disc second half descends half finished slowly uncut critic similarly unimpressed offering returned old glamour gone opinion shared reviewing writer said ultimately record good years incredibly remarkable record band consistent long hard fault track listing introduction little girl staples come feel sun type world staples hungry saw staples mother dear staples come staples love staples turns took personnel credits adapted album liner notes chart performance | The Hungry Saw | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
24636_AndTheirNameWasTreason | treason treason debut studio album american rock band day remember released followed self released produced previous year album band release success led group sign victory records songs album written band members teenage years recorded producer bedroom album contains audio excerpts films band toured united_states help promote album album sold copies recorded version album titled old record released october victory band members later admitted forced recording request label owner reissue charted number background day remember formed guitarist asked like join band vocalist pair hung drummer later joined band period band days late played trio wrote song said better bands come shortly trio decided form band called end era week existence inspired movie listing guide found home day rehearsal friend showed girlfriend came band day remember friend stayed band short period fired instances walking stage mid performance according group original bassist rhythm guitarist didn work subsequently replaced guitarist bassist time days late fan band day remember practiced garage living parents time band released independent helped secure recording contract writing recording according treason recorded probably days bedroom parents house credited album booklet wade studio members later said idea recording album album features samples films intro features sample film features sample film saints sound alarm features audio dead speaking lyrical themes record guitarist said experiences singer based life songs written band teenagers killed chance songs band wrote written temporary drummer threatened parents house baseball bat numbers phone number added song talks family sticking matter release initial release touring record label introduced band account shown label mutual friend band february band got signed later said band thought biggest shit world day treason announced release later year samples tracks looks kill posted website wade studio prior release release treason sold copies little advertising media exposure album success helped band sign victory following album group toured summer promote record bands tour continued october november blessed broken heart supporting acts group travel vehicles financed parents shortly beginning tour told band wasn going recruited asked response ask mom time second music video directed included promotional welcome album band left thought label able level commented reissue old record old record band newest release time announced artwork old record released month prior track list posted online album release october victory release features different cover art rearranged track listing recorded instrumentation old record charted number albums chart release came album later stores commented band wanted people able way words silence streamed artists compilation screaming stop sex slavery july december colored vinyl editions released interview usa_today said band bunch people tell sold album released treason july victory announced old record reissued vinyl different colors july standard black limited edition copies pink clear black smoke october interview revealed band record album couple days pressure victory owner absolutely ashamed released thought band days recording reception said band big impression debut album called heaviest release catalogue according heaviest song album nearly perfect way start album fast guitars steady drums pace allmusic mentioned album bite sized songs combination extremely melodic chorus sections depths hell went album better worse thousand albums released month span writing scene point blank said album frustrating listen featuring eighth grade lyrics said guitar work album panned drumming sloppy times writer mentioned band album like crazy despite adding suffered little desperate fake train reviewer said album maybe best metallic hardcore melodic punk rock continuing band able spring forth melodic guitar driving upbeat rock easy manner scene said band finally succeeded earning title ing gap hardcore voice praised voice extremely manages lowest screams hit highest notes comes singing feat singers manage reviewing album reissue blake solomon wrote old record wasn nuts listener owned original release felt lyrics bit honest compared follow heart added list track listing songs written day remember old record personnel credits adapted album liner notes chart performance | And Their Name Was Treason | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
25223_TheReturnofDr.Octagon | return return tenth studio album american rapper better known released united_states june second studio album alias following album character killed release come served production album began title resurrection producer signed contract release album following contractual dispute released project album production completed production team based completed vocal recordings older unfinished recordings little involvement production album later stated liked completed product hurt musical reputation return initially received great reviews single aliens garnered week given place wire magazines hip hop records year followed reviews album chart praise criticism centered production stating best album years arguably better classic newsweek stating album predecessor credit goes berlin production trio come sounding like cross felt production fit lyrical style character origins recording best known stage released album produced later expressed frustration nickname saying wasn life lot things totally different things people afraid venture life things great think people stuck released album come served featured track newly introduced character murdered intended away character later decided record album announced resurrection proposed sequel character los_angeles based producer chosen create music album took production early material project playing bass guitar keyboards tracks signed contract release album july rolling_stone reported new album released february explaining choice label said chose somebody creative project marketing project major labels tend let inexperienced people oversee projects innovation goes input don anybody going studio tell adapt certain things tells sing way feel preceding production album told rolling_stone album fine tuned instruments deeper spaced cool didn like wasn funky don work project funky work funky soul proud funky sounds right named album producer stated given successful album producer return person create star production album underway falling contract rights referred stated went level producer ranking maybe thought overnight later engaged legal battle contractual terms input remixes following disputes label contacted san_francisco based producer melbourne based producers produce material album green began creating material album billing briefly involved project recording vocals tracks trees ants aliens based rough sonic lyrical themes created production team falling label contractual terms gave label recordings years previously consisting rapping order complete contract album completed involvement music production sun met points berlin prague melbourne work album music tracks software music structure vocal recordings completed following year production work appeared final album according allmusic reviewer production incorporates elements pop dirty blues rock critics felt album production inferior frequent collaborator disliked album production stating character rapping sounds dark sinister turned album electro pop lot euro dance feel like wait second change music changed couldn relate recounts conversation european flight december stated return sound like album said liked album production album hurt reputation musician according mad don repeat words rap cooked electronic stuff know word word word making sound like triple people interesting storyline lyrical themes vocals largely edited involvement background story album created label published series segments revealing new chapter featuring exclusive remix likes rock appear story hired meaning remixed song reportedly sent package offices story begins weeks received package unable meaning record company receives phone unknown source tracked los_angeles new_york australia saturn claims received package years ago brought destruction chaos society warns coming receives message identifying listen states years ago friends abducted aliens tortured kept isolation survivor killed clones listen went underground fight won listen reveals imprisoned cell prime candidate study things pills bills clones sent destroy universe learns clones created giant driving truck intends steal package prevent world hearing message allowing destroy earth story concludes staff escaping package plane intern briefly sees figure standing rooftop wearing neck holding head black creature hand popmatters writer wrote lyrics album typically appear unconnected course track seen building general theme conservation societal american yes characteristic fascination sex according allmusic reviewer matured focus character focused largely sex brown writes truly worried state physically musically short truly save world brown states album focuses science fiction abstract themes songs man behavior environment referred trees definite highlight doctor drops trademark raps surprisingly pitchfork_media wrote song ants compares humans earth ants colony disgusted describing song eat wrote constantly references sex complaints women want talk eat states sexual content album lyrics explicit previous albums sex style writer described song hope singles music videos aliens released single album remix aliens british drum bass producer chosen compilation month issue music videos produced singles aliens trees appear music video trees produced public service announcement mtv break addiction campaign promo video album release created imprint release material october consisting material produced mob released title discontinued court order june released material title return united_states compact disc completed work closely resembled remix album originally intended united_kingdom completed album released compact disc vinyl distributor world fair promoted return official sequel claimed tour support album early news stories reported outlets guardian washington_post endorsed label claims internet rumors began spread album released authorization turned piece journalism august performed billing promote album according ain record totally new music people wanting tour songs originally intended ship units year halted plan remarkably high volume downloads received online remixes september stated received royalties according hope sending interview don send check honestly single want leave sparkling diamond reception metacritic reviews wide range critics gives album score denoting generally favorable reviews album chart earliest reviews album published newsweek positive rolling_stone critic wrote verses feel random bears quick rhymes cosmic vibrations allmusic reviewer wrote album doesn lot sense beauty kind concept album actual overall sound concepts elements edge control terrifying time works bring protect fails kill hip hop reviewer wrote best album years arguably better classic marks fine return form rap music distinctive original talents reviews mixed pitchfork_media wrote keith responsible album good moments mode keith imagery remains album best song ants comes frantic dense fascinating stuff glimpse happened keith hadn treated popular persona like easy popmatters writer wrote return better little apart best tracks close level finest work past doesn build legend rests firmly good doctor debut negative reviews came billboard writer prefix magazine hart wrote dropped disappointment steady rate wrote despite stupid records return wholly self parody fully realized clown prop joke sub par rapper forced ideas personality obstacles character sketches dan criticized release stating wasn record label didn legal right use didn want involved legal battle keith man trying little bit money stated reluctant perform songs album lyrics fit music final album sun stated defense album people fake don feeling think great tracks wasn ideas keith went grooves sent response criticism album referred result label music according beef follow come served produced response return according artists people music consent people love music things got people beats feel bad thing track listing personnel following people contributed return musicians vocals lyrics vocals lyrics april vocals additional personnel songwriting production mixing mixing mastering additional mixing additional mixing artwork design artwork design artwork design photography | The Return of Dr. Octagon | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
25316_Ki(DevinTownsendProjectalbum) | project album eleventh studio album canadian musician albums project series album released independent record label founder songwriter frontman extreme metal band young progressive metal group dissolved bands spend time family avoid touring interviewing period self discovery year long break songwriting began work album series clarify identity musician includes themes self control musically artist previous work consisting ambient rock music tentative bursts heavy metal album written produced mixed engineered performed guitar vocals assembled supporting group vancouver musicians including blues drummer rock bassist keyboardist guest vocalist play album critics found album uneven received generally positive reviews unexpected musical direction production vocal dynamics mix influences background disbanding extreme metal band young progressive metal project band shaved trademark gave alcohol marijuana found difficulty writing music drugs trouble identifying purpose musician spent year producing albums absence writing found decided pick guitar write began period self discovery learned create drugs years wrote songs found fit distinct styles march announced plans album series called goal musical identity persona projects public album written set stage subsequent albums word represents japanese concept life force chose homage album loved kid project concept includes different group musicians album chose group musicians previously worked discovered blues drummer played acts heart blues club northern canada impressed energy recruited chose music store employee plays beatles cover band play bass album ideal album explained little experience playing heavy music fresh perspective fit sound brought ambient keyboardist played band recruited vancouver artist vocalist tracks album primarily recorded produced mixed late early drums recorded vancouver music lyrical themes new found self control restrained melodic album sharp contrast heavy metal known maintaining signature sound album features guitar tones live takes drum triggering relatively quiet mastering musical style combining ambient progressive rock jazz rock psychedelic blues album recurring musical theme tension release gradual build intensity suddenly stops gives way album musical style compared vocals drawing comparisons mixed features little compression contrast usual wall sound production style explained originally tried wall sound kind ruined turned good record album deliberately wars recent music industry practice mastering audio loud possible officially pull hat wars told mastering engineer album songs primarily written open tuning monday open heaven end winter open quiet riot standard tuning cited second nature young gods chants india influences album described introduction moral larger concept album lyrical themes explore inner demons past self acceptance newfound ability album opens brief instrumental leads coast quiet bass driven track sets stage album metaphor newfound restraint described intro story quiet dark haunted unsure track builds intensity end layers vocals exploding young style metal fades loose guitar work described coffee house metal track contrasting light instrumentation heavy metal style songwriting vocals way critic compared proceeds similar vein set apart backing vocals continue musical theme song builds intensity end stops takes deep breath proceeding album fades terminal atmospheric track quiet vocals written keyboardist restraint reaches breaking point heaven end revolver described pop song violent acid nightmare followed ain live studio jam album musicians described online magazine classic country style song inspired elvis_presley cover mystery train addresses addiction pornography described crazy crack cocaine internet wants talk song continues album theme honesty self acceptance pornography musical tastes explained song musical style saying yes like heavy music good making listen want play album climax found title track described artist personal breakthrough initially born demo soft previously released ass demos builds progression brave words bloody described album moment leads quiet riot acoustic version cum feel new lyrics quiet riot explained basically sums idea damaged fine chosen life better release artwork released independent record label canada released germany rest europe june united_states distributor japanese release released august albums series completed plans release disc special edition box set including dvd bonus material album art created artist created art ambient album directed video young album art designed viewed pair glasses album cover image faces authentic based native american chinese art directed music video song coast released website july releases come extra lyrics sheet feature green bearing logo designed sales critical reception reached number finnish number french appeared indie charts sold copies week release united_states debuted number chart critical reception album generally positive revolver said album worth listen praised heavier tracks heaven end saying contains rage best loses brave words bloody found album odd identity sorts things going surface rewarded multiple impressed found album inconsistent described winter lush gorgeous felt album fails hit mark points ain tyler sputnikmusic said showed dynamic praised vocals felt album held musical repetition extended guitar jams allmusic gave album moderate review feeling album gripping groundbreaking album collection praised difficult unusual collection music best track listing songs written composed noted personnel musicians vocals guitar bass guitar programming production mixing engineering drums bass guitar keys piano additional musicians additional vocals additional vocals peter christopher grant ryan additional vocals production recording assistance assistance mixing assistance recording production mixing quiet riot roy mastering release visual consulting layout artwork photography photography legal management legal management charts | Ki (Devin Townsend Project album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
25551_PaperTrail | paper trail paper trail sixth studio album american hip hop recording artist released september atlantic records began write songs album awaited trial federal weapons possession charges unlike past albums wrote lyrics paper debut album album debuted number billboard selling copies week highest debut sales date fourth highest debut year album eventually certified double platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa august received generally favorable reviews critics successful currently album spawned singles reached billboard hot singles peaking number background recording november awaiting trial federal weapons charges announced writing songs new album entitled paper trail wrote lyrics paper debut album album highlights fear anger guilt awaited trial recorded nearly tracks production paper trail including collaboration fall boy track entitled cold song left final cut told mtv add cut tracks album august songs like featuring dream let beat pound life entertainment featuring usher like leaked online album scheduled released september subsequently moved august release promotional lead single matter high demand album time said single world originally featuring kanye_west explaining song reflective song humble beginnings far come album pushed release date september september final release date september album released september continental europe singles promotion single released album song titled matter posted website april promotional recording released single music video premiered mtv song narrates rising including prison sentence weapon charges august album lead single like available digital download song reached number billboard hot september set new record biggest week jump position going number seventy number number song chart lead artist best opening week sales rap track nielsen soundscan began compiling download data announced setting record biggest jump billboard hot success like itunes published release dates upcoming singles swing august september ready september additionally song titled like featuring jay-z samples paper planes released single september paper trail debuted hot number album seventh single live life featuring rihanna broke record biggest leap number jumped number eighty number hot giving second hot number lead artist rihanna fifth overall song set week digital record sold digital downloads week availability record previously held mariah carey touch body eighth single confirmed dead gone featuring justin_timberlake song producer later confirmed release single song charted billboard announcement single song reached number billboard hot february overall songs album charted billboard hot including bars intro life entertainment despite singles music video released song slide highlighted photo followed career recording artist track chance featured promotional trailer armored starring columbus short reception commercial performance according nielsen soundscan paper trail sold copies united_states days release went debuted number billboard chart copies sold best debut date fourth highest debut second week album remained number sales copies united_states week album fell number selling copies united_states fourth week album fell number selling copies united_states fifth week album fell number selling copies united_states ultimately spent weeks billboard album sold million copies united_states certified time platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa critical response paper trail received positive reviews music critics metacritic assigns normalized rating reviews mainstream critics album received average score based reviews indicates generally favorable reviews critics praised production album andy_kellman allmusic noted production appearance provided needed punch placed album previous album said outstanding production proved knows good time slant_magazine called songs produced vintage describing sound synth lines ground shaking patterns felt songs directly prison sentence weapons charges matter ready weakest album saying admitting guilt making expressing regrets falls flat sharing similar sentiment rolling_stone called songs deliver catchy tight pop rap alongside guests saying hit machine fun deep newsday gave paper trail rating commented bouncing pop leaning hip hop anthems spare violent tales crime brutality paste said burden sloppy crossover tracks paper trail standout moments throne remain secure shannon said regardless outcome reality paper trail solid combination rhyme substance people magazine gave album stars saying album near perfect hip hop album consumer guide critic robert_christgau called paper trail excessive piece rich richer gave rating indicating kind garden variety good record great luxury musical open aesthetic enjoy half tracks track listing notes features additional vocals collect features additional vocals sample credits live life contains sample din performed zone like contains sample redemption performed contains samples performed like contains sample paper planes performed personnel charts certifications chart procession succession | Paper Trail | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
25681_Free(OSIalbum) | free album free second album american progressive rock band released april guitarist keyboardist vocalist decided work follow found holes schedules returned session musician band member replaced bass guitar free met generally positive critical reception critics noted album different predecessor focusing moore keyboards guitars drumming received praise moore vocals received mixed reactions remix entitled free released october featuring remixes tracks free background album released returned respective projects released album toured moore moved costa_rica istanbul turkey released album wrote soundtrack released ghost book turkish horror film moore holes schedules decided work second album writing recording process largely album send moore guitar keyboard programming parts moore stuff considers writing process collaborative writing band write songs don change lot final version version goes record said kevin collaborative come song idea change completely original idea final product record originally intended album project produce second album free moore wanted use different musician lineup focus primarily moore want impression guests album band stated music free focused progressive elements metal elements record thought little groove oriented moore worked bassist past considered perfect album moore pleased bass parts sent moore state required little editing final mix album drummer listed member album found working album difficult experience moore noted wasn having people strong ideas drum parts free contributed drum tracks session musician agreeing moore ideas best playing according moore drum parts recorded connecticut november november composition moore stated idea style music write free similar feelings worked album considered album focused predecessor noted free continued mood songs album melodies mixing heavy stuff programming opposed instrumental straight ahead progressive stuff attributed band sound different ideas moore described lyrics album going head try development stream consciousness makes sense said lyrics primarily spoke relationships way trying resulting problems kind thing moore cited influences vocal style guys don best voices pull figured said noted musically progressive influences influenced music influences stuff gets lost moore vocals apart occasional use delay use effects vocals voyager computer software produce keyboard sounds album guitars instead seven string guitar prefers sound guitar sound totally different nice loose strings said real bitch tune stopping couple measures punching especially song problem especially lot fast moving high neck pain ass like sound don think string bonus track features audio clips chess world champion interview radio station arrest japan asserts government torture murder country release promotion free released april moore keen tour europe fall interview moore reflected tried tour didn happen special edition album contained extra songs songs didn final album noted interesting nonetheless tracks songs moore written track demo ready track entitled free released october released version burning shed released vinyl version features tracks remixed console kicking home good remixed moore track free reception critical reception free generally positive praised album evolution sound fabulous musicians describing magnificent metal experimental electronica stated sounded like experimenting different approaches established sound lauded free sounding like work mature confident band popmatters regarded free challenge fans surprise think slice metal reviewers commented differences free office strategic influence described free heavier darker experimental lot consistent album described album downright commercial way duo previous projects regarded album like standard issue epic metal album like metal pop crossed late era fondness electronic interference considered songwriting catchy rock radio programmers shine title track noted fans impressed considers free musically progressive version inch nails instead creating darkness angst depression creates darkness sheer indifference compared album tends stray typical metal template attempt little electronic influenced considering free noted album moments critics noted greater focus moore keyboards guitar riffs said free focuses lot keyboards programming heavy guitar riffs frequent disc harder edge energy urgency metal rocker sit pay attention noted free isn metal albums makes want break stuff sit throw appreciate complexity stated layers layers electronic sounds fill songs create subtle moods walls sound tension said acoustic electric guitars fill effective playing acoustic guitar giving life warmth songs bit cold sounding input described moore laid relaxed vocals fitting perfectly atmospheric style music praised moore vocals stark contrast music serves tension songs considered moore vocals important asset album isn good vocalist comes singing voice range utilizes talk like singing effectively binding different sounding songs considered moore vocals lyrics thing stands comparing mason dismissed moore vocals describing unfortunately reminiscent number alternative rock singers criticized moore drumming received praise continues playing perfectly style music noted commended performance noting delivers driving rhythms appropriate laid approach necessary praised displaying admirable restraint free thick atmosphere album rate performance spectacular praised bass parts adding extra strength depth rhythm section regarded gone arguably best song describing built strong foundation atmosphere dynamics constantly shifting mad synth passages song features finest melodies written awake synth melodies simply high levels playing contrasts eerie mood piece dismissed town filler track listing lyrics written music composed noted special edition bonus disc free track listing personnel keyboards programming keyboards programming drums tracks guitar vocals old war | Free (OSI album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
25951_AmericanGangster(album) | album tenth studio album american rapper jay-z released november records concept album inspired film album features production blaze guest appearances include jay-z released cappella version album date 38th birthday december album released commercial success despite pulled itunes_store jay-z request time initial release debuted number billboard chart selling copies week tying elvis_presley second number albums release received general acclaim music critics rolling_stone named best album album certified platinum recording_industry_association_of_america shipments excess million copies united_states background november jay-z appeared charlie rose discuss album asked film gave life album stated new_york_city true story know soon movie came like familiar things pop seen seen know different things like things seen growing way story mean happens know way turns know movies champion bad guy bad guy know don like bad guy good guy mean good guys bad know complex complexity human beings thing amazing loved complexity human beings recording jay-z film playing monitors recording booth inspired interview mtv producer said jay beats record send fill far making records having live horns live strings live percussion coming bottles bottles shit went brought musicians bring jay probably heard sample drums got vocals brought extra candy featured guest spots album appears new version ignorant shit joins jay-z boys sampling hello brooklyn jay returned favor carter fellow new_york_city rapper rival featured track success neo soul singer sings hook officially credited composition lyrics allmusic says common complaint album case jay-z jay-z albeit different presentation know verse kingdom come sound like dealing variation worn themes exact thoughts emotions older tracks past drug dealer rise arrogance fall stages yahoo music writer angus viewed thematic concept context ideal stating selection beats built 70s soul funk reflects period setting lyrically primary theme investigation evolution looking drug dealer semi sympathetic outlaw figure examining contradictions inherent chase far legality period history come mean pitchfork_media reviewer noted hook complicated rhyme patterns jay tried years jay-z says inspired movie touches topics censorship controversy production provide production twice album single blue magic fourteenth track eighth track know producers known production team responsible tracks album credited second single boys winner american production partner assists hook party life pray finally sweet delivers track album blaze credited bonus track ignorant shit kanye_west mentor gives tracks produces vice versa finally lesser known producers lend hand intro credited production produces boys sampling assisted track hello brooklyn release promotion removal itunes jay-z pulled popular itunes store jay-z stated movies sold scene scene collection sold individual singles album available digital download entirety subsequently released itunes_store tour october jay-z announced american gangster live tour promote album jay-z stated perform material tour consisted smaller sized venues starting november ending november philadelphia according statement website city club tour sold seconds cappella remixes like jay-z album black album jay-z released cappella version released december cappella version caused string remix mash albums fans professional producers alike remix mash albums reached public notoriety grey album versions way mainstream notable albums listed american godfather samples godfather godfather brooklyn soul samples american gangster music borders merchant samples reception commercial performance debuted number billboard hip hop albums charts selling records united_states week jay-z tenth number album officially tying elvis_presley second highest number number albums beatles december album certified platinum sales recording_industry_association_of_america shipments million copies united_states singles released blue magic released september peaking billboard hot billboard hot rap tracks track reference kind heroin sold movie came package similar heroin came second single boys winner released october reached billboard hot billboard hot rap tracks critical response received universal acclaim contemporary music critics metacritic assigns normalized rating reviews mainstream critics album received average score based reviews indicates universal acclaim rolling_stone commented album definitely doesn like beach chair jay sounds relaxed longer worried instead follows story king ambition american big crash entertainment_weekly wrote jay-z ambitious leap trying write lucas point view use film story period vibe color elaborate legend american sample provides backdrop jay-z recounts early days dealer allmusic writer andy_kellman found good jay-z album critic commented jay-z finds inspiration scott film lush atmosphere 70s soul uncut complimented comfortable cruising altitude jay-z delivery called album effective reminder success leaving village_voice lauded retro musical references stated expect best hip hop killer new_york_times writer commended jay-z stating packs unexpected syllables clever allusions unpredictable rhymes schemes probably close new jay-z come sounding like old jay-z popmatters editor perceived narrative thread viewed consistent praised jay-z performance stating truly gives jay-z superhero music supremacy questioned superhero music insists showing hero immense power described pot pure uncut crack music writing ambition jay drug game like passing knowledge new jack despite finding conceptual style flawed observer praised jay-z reflections fame capitalism proving hip hop legacy adding jay-z triumph reflecting appetite sputnikmusic commented lyrically album jay released mixed review nme ambivalent low key style stated leave american gangster longing don fuck attitude feeling jay-z consumer guide robert_christgau gave album star honorable mention indicating worthy effort consumers aesthetic individual vision like cited blue magic hello highlights jay brand like brand stands guarantees don know know chairman accolades ranked music publications end year lists including number spin number rolling_stone_magazine number rolling_stone named album second single boys winner best single interview cable network bet president barack_obama stated fan album track listing producer personnel charts weekly charts year end charts certifications chart procession succession | American Gangster (album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
26368_TheSinglesCollection(BritneySpearsalbum) | singles collection britney spears album singles collection known britney singles collection second greatest hits album american singer britney_spears released november commemorate year anniversary entering music industry compilation released different formats including disc edition dvd edition box set contained singles packaged slip case original cover art dvd edition box set contains dvd spears music videos album includes new track produced singles collection praised contemporary critics noted spears impact influence pop music decade music industry album entered australia japan mexico new_zealand united_states number european countries released single album united_states debuted number billboard hot song background july spears confirmed twitter account begun recording new material stating going studio swedish songwriter producer september officially announced release greatest hits titled singles collection spears official website celebration spears year anniversary music industry album followed previous compilation greatest_hits released release date confirmed november album included new song titled produced martin compilation available main editions standard version standard version contained single seventeen tracks including contained singles including single packaged slip case original cover art accompanied original remix included booklet featuring iconic images facts track dvd featuring spears music videos date chronological order october announced new press release date standard version moved november date release remained following day dvd version announced released november countries north_america version included standard version single girl woman singles confirmed single album released september announcement singles collection released radio stations september song received positive reviews critics debuted number billboard hot breaking chart records spears artist years debut position non american idol artist years sixteenth song chart history debut position shortest title song reaching chart debuted number canada reached positions australia european nations belgium wallonia czech_republic finland france ireland norway sweden united_kingdom critical reception compilation album received universal critical acclaim music critics stephen_thomas_erlewine allmusic gave collection stars compared greatest_hits saying length different listening experiences noted recent tracks help push singles away teen pop pure dance pop bliss result stronger overall listen slow patches parade relentless hooks rhythms wound defining sound decade digital_spy gave album stars stating perfectly captures career best singles artists years running baby time radar single disc timeline shows progression style substance school uniform wearing pop sultry weak link madonna featuring music context looked like respectful passing like surrender pop rightful heir reviewer noted impact popular culture pop music spears highlighting toxic stronger ign commented greatest_hits captured highlights britney lacks mature club oriented material recent years helps collection fan purchase bbc online called definitive britney album added songs don mark lingering memory essential pieces past years pop history deserve better dismissal called listeners popmatters called album high collection tunes sums career biggest female pop singers past decade disc light filler heavy spears high energy cuts question play strengths performer sputnikmusic stated britney second greatest hits incredibly strong focuses mainly upbeat numbers slower ones thrown change things disrupting constant stream quality pop songs summarized review adding successful artists decade wonder compilation good commercial performance united_states debuted number billboard selling copies week album sold copies united_states canada album certified gold sales copies album debuted number mexico certified gold shipments units november album debuted australian albums_chart number week debuted number new_zealand album reached belgium wallonia denmark greece new_zealand norway charted belgium flanders finland spain netherlands january singles collection entered charts ireland united_kingdom number seven respectively track listings box set notes signifies producer signifies vocal producer signifies charts certifications release history | The Singles Collection (Britney Spears album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
26469_SeeingSounds | seeing sounds seeing sounds studio album american funk rock band released june star entertainment records united_states ending contract band felt previous album fly die consistent money band recorded album florida california album produced solely record production duo consisting additional assistance rock band mainly written williams album title content revolves phenomenon mixing sensory album debuted number seven billboard chart selling week peaked australia canada netherlands switzerland united_kingdom charting countries release seeing sounds received generally mixed positive reviews music critics writers called record best album date praised production negatively criticized williams singing album lyrical content concept touring promotion previous album fly die ended contract touring felt album consistent felt band abandoned sense band hooked energy fans began recording album williams fellow band member later established subsidiary album band wanted create atmosphere knew fans wanted wrote songs felt songs weren strong sent musicians member band explained new work band wanted add energy emotional appeal past albums band conceive clear plan direction new album described desired outcomes album pre effort music sense stage recapture feeling love additionally thought provoking people listen enjoy time originally titled title changed seeing sounds williams explained title based phenomenon band learned watching discovery channel inspired create music conceived live surprised learn experienced listening music described outcome sense gets information intended stimulated sensory elaborated saying mixture senses causes person experience colorful hearing smell band created album music envisioned decided appropriate title album seeing sounds williams pointed lyrics inspired said fans want rock taken emotional roller coaster way fans records blast speakers european influenced music layered music differing past club oriented albums hugo called album big album sonic drug band described album exercise creative band unity renewed purpose williams went add analyze inspiration probably deep inside seeing sounds relate figured album energy emotion criteria recording music anticipating live important thing song old school hip hop feeling drum bass big tall monster like big looking kills fingers size body kinda facing big monster know big monster energy recording production spending money recorded album south beach studios miami florida los_angeles california williams extreme production album hugo worked access virus provided rock band assisted production guitar drums production revolved heavy rock funk soul music introduced debut album search hugo described album going band roots combining classic rock sound 1970s funk swing typical process recording described williams arrives studio ideas flower lays beat programmed played assortment vocals hugo add extra instrumentation interview mtv williams said band didn care genres money people pledge allegiance movement hugo went want people album said anger quiet angst chest wanted band don musician record producer thought band creatively fulfilling path calling musical style innovative williams felt music lacked energy citing energetic record williams suggested engineer drums bass right keys middle guitar backgrounds left denied request saying systems different club hear club drums chords members drums percussion guitar guitar bass contributed time action windows frontman providing guest vocals time action seeing sounds credited real names instead use band promotion promotion album performed kanye_west glow dark tour band performed austin city limits festival encouraged fans dance stage urged vote united_states elections song commercials pass band performed april reception commercial performance album debuted number seven selling copies week peaked australia canada netherlands switzerland united_kingdom charting regions including austria belgium france italy critical response release album received generally mixed reviews music critics metacritic assigns normalized rating reviews mainstream critics album received average score based reviews indicates generally favorable reviews writers noted praised heavy use electronic bass funk beats suggest unable blend rock popmatters lauded production saying signature drums spaced samples sound good going overall balance live electronic instrumentation best managed albums compared album best genre club records andy_kellman allmusic felt songs way easy moments simply away blowing steam talking ridiculous nonsense alexis_petridis guardian pointed songs largely sex calling pitchfork_media called album mess gave album score called songs dynamic mess noted good thing critics argued album consistent strongest album date rolling_stone felt album experimental expansive sal_cinquemani slant_magazine felt album lacked found band debut album calling songs album visionary jim_farber daily_news criticized williams saying aided studio correction guy sing calling bad singing engaging best pitchfork_media lyrics saying writing far list actually good rolling_stone felt learned lyrics williams sexually aroused popmatters noted williams technically gifted rapper beautiful voice lyrics typically saying shit sound cool sort way found strengths choruses pointed typically use catchy phrase recognizable melody anchor verses washington_post commended songwriting writing seeing sounds combines adolescent clever times writer gave album stars wrote band pushing boundaries popular song robert_christgau gave album star honorable mention stated beats course songs usually singing barely especially sincere type singing picked songs album anti matter nose girls standing line bathroom track listing personnel chart history release history | Seeing Sounds | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
26644_PearlJam(album) | album referred album eponymous eighth studio album american alternative rock band released records release album issued band length studio release years following performances tour band commenced work november seattle washington finished february music record proclaimed return band roots emphasis tempo songs aggressive sound song lyrics told point view characters deal socio political issues united_states period war terror critically received commercial success debuting number billboard chart eventually band previous release album produced singles world wide suicide life wasted gone moderately successful band supported album scale world tour recording recorded seattle washington band began work album following vote change tour november employed producer worked predecessor recording sessions started february worked year sessions interrupted end year band toured north_america south_america album completed early bassist attributed length time recording lead vocalist having child band touring middle recording album mixed time band members recording sessions completed songs guitar riffs admitted band went band sat playing music discussed song arrangements week completed songs described real collaborative effort described absolute democracy guitarist stated band members feeling fresh energetic communicating better end sessions came finish material observing way record started way finished probably different things lyric writing process said wrote different sets lyrics song going high described process demands patience like photographer sitting underneath bush tent adding times figure drafts actually total songs written coming final track listing include forest later featured solo album tone earth started played live contract ended band ready release album label backing independent label considered band wanted company guarantee wide release manager signed record deal records ironically production like epic subsidiary said company merged parent company approached early experiments band issuing live album live hall said picked searched somebody allow respects things contributed getting music added label input time creative constraints band didn play music basically pleased weren expecting unnatural music lyrics number critics cited album return band roots stephen_thomas_erlewine allmusic said nearly years finally returned strengths debut sharply focused set hard rock said easily best stuff hardest stuff aggressive kind product like american days pretty aggressive especially turn loud added experimental albums like coming terms accepting natural strengths incorporating best experiments album begins number tempo songs expanding variety second half attributed faster aggressive songs band writing lot material kept getting band leaving mid tempo songs suggested band balancing recording touring resulted road band attempted create environment drummer play live said lot guitars vocals middle end resulted album sounding polished overall feeling album said band playing room came kind record going current socio political issues united_states addressed album claiming record deals real content moral issues time inspiration frustration reelected birth daughter daughter planet angry said feel living tumultuous frightening times ranges iraq war hurricane katrina bad political decisions feel americans frustrated lot feelings come songs added dark themes hope going guitar solos guitars drums going going lift dark abyss painted iraq war addressed songs world wide suicide marker sand army reserve lyrics world wide suicide depict anger war themes addressed album include alcohol use severed hand religion marker sand poverty leaving seek fresh start gone loneliness come songs written point view protagonist emerged early idea turning record concept album guitarist explained consider narration thematically unify album ultimately conceptual structure felt right added characters tracks helped themes stories transmit emotion feeling observation modern reality seen plenty days added songs inspired death fellow musician described best friend planet lyrics life wasted particular written attending funeral said gone man needing find new life past possessions looking possessions members west memphis wrote lyrics army reserve time contributed lyrics album writing lyrics closing track inside job said wrote lyrics touring want song happen despite having lyrics added lyrical inspiration realization inside open outside ideas packaging versions album cover art photographed depicts cut half seed place said kind end process said care right good job record kind tired let throw cover think happened art director goes hey bad idea think watching super bowl album self titled fans refer album cover named pitchfork_media worst album covers liner notes art features footage music video directed artist photographs involve band members skin decaying animals crawling felt songs life wasted particular fit interpretation fragile life album issued double vinyl choice self titled album explained end thought title songs title album actually making album considered title owned play album explained owned want remain owned copies album available pre order official website different art packaging retail version bonus disk featuring band december new_york_city pre order campaigns set itunes retailer receiving exclusive scenes rehearsal clip shot photographer release promotion album released sony merger lead problems international distribution band took consideration release self published years later normally press promote album performed album songs sessions aol went television shows including saturday night live late david_letterman said exposition happened like critical time participate democracy band decided shoot conceptual music videos years world wide suicide life wasted singles released lead single world wide suicide available online music stores backed issued free download band website world wide suicide entered billboard hot number reached number charts spent total weeks number charts album commercially released singles life wasted gone charted hot placed charts placed chart big wave featured soundtrack movie surf tour promoted album tour north_america europe australia tour originally concerts expanded hawaii opening honolulu leg north american tour focused band moved midwest west_coast tour second leg went tour europe time years band played small secret london headlined reading august despite having vowed play festival interview advance band return festival circuit commented like era trust aware bigger shows heightened awareness needs happen night people safe possibly started concerts emotional plea crowd look commented leeds set band decision play festival time trust audience september italy played entirety order mid way set europe band headed australia finished year shows hawaii official tour available digital form formats band shows gorge released live gorge box set dvd documenting band shows italy entitled released reception commercial performance entered charts number band highest position reached number selling copies week held spot tool album days july album sold copies united_states according nielsen soundscan considered comeback hit copies opposed ranking billboard list best selling albums certified gold riaa critical response according metacritic assigns normalized rating reviews mainstream critics album received average score based reviews indicating generally favorable reviews album named rolling_stone albums year number rolling_stone staff writer gave stars calling band best album years said overtly partisan hopeful record lives adding big backbone presence allmusic staff writer stephen_thomas_erlewine gave album half stars saying embraced hard rock heart sleeve entertainment_weekly gave album saying passionate valuable pitted landscape went world boys sent man job rocking pull jon new_york_times said takes seriously delivers seriousness self importance rock craft hunger band proving spot popmatters writer gave album rating viewed progression melody band previous work writing consistently rage beauty pursued entirety slant_magazine gave album half stars stated album best good step great state return true group best album ranked album considering album decade describing album comeback filled straight riff rock songs mojo gave album stars review said titled good reason sound vital spin gave album stars said rage time machine having fun taking seriously fits like shirt guardian gave album stars review stated absolute conviction writing singing lyrics male teenage angst snow observed numbers drama tracks band draw style play like men mission pitchfork_media called consistent effort group released second album added gets pretty boring pretty quick track listing lyrics written noted inside job contains brief instrumental hidden track wasted reprise contains reprise life wasted personnel | Pearl Jam (album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums 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26898_21stCenturyBreakdown | 21st 21st century breakdown eighth studio album american punk rock band green day band second rock opera following album produced green day commenced work record january songs written vocalist guitarist october band members enter studio work january album released armstrong described album era live question try sense selfish manipulation going government religion media frankly form authority singles know enemy guns themes politically motivated anger present record critical response 21st century breakdown generally positive record achieved green day best chart performance date reaching number album charts countries including european albums awarded grammy award best rock album 52nd grammy awards held january december 21st century breakdown sold copies united_states million worldwide writing recording green day began write new songs 21st century breakdown january touring extensively support seventh studio album american idiot time frontman stated start silence able find inspiration find record band release details writing recording process october armstrong said interview rolling_stone written like songs band members worked primitive conceptual stages album rehearsal studio oakland california little revealed themes musical style album armstrong stated want dig feeling moment middle aged added songs written piano guitar began recording process 21st century breakdown january later year confirmed band worked producer album recorded early locations california ocean way recording hollywood oakland recording hollywood band members bought cheap listened vinyl records inspiration including albums beat armstrong cited inspiration music ray davies doors doors strange days meat bat hell noted influence writing writing home studio armstrong worked cover mini opera quick away recorded band version song album sessions noted cause delays recording process 21st century breakdown armstrong kept lyrics closely guarded intentionally mixed demos vocals low mix band members late chose share words cool bassist sitting reading entire album lyrics aloud order band members finishing touches album early april claimed release lead kind post depression themes composition 21st century breakdown continues rock opera style predecessor album set detroit michigan divided acts heroes saints loose narrative follows young couple named christian challenges present following presidency bassist compared relationships songs born run saying themes tightly interwoven concept album connected record themes lyrics drawn armstrong personal life sings person narrative style abandonment vengeance christian rolling_stone noted album personal emotionally record armstrong written title track opening lyric born nixon raised hell references armstrong birth year class references fact eldest son joseph graduate high school expressed belief american girls written armstrong wife claimed beliefs defends armstrong cited disconnected childhood raised older siblings father death mother worked graveyard shifts roots discontent expressed 21st century breakdown east jesus religion written armstrong attended church service friend baby baptized musically 21st century breakdown similar punk rock style american idiot critics claimed green day traditional sound evolved years release incorporate new influences heavier pop rock stadium rock epic scale rolling_stone indicated album sports ballads green day polished claimed band combine punk newfound love classic rock mtv compared material classic like spin called title track green day epic song cool remarked important looked punk band religion higher education noted armstrong past writing 21st century breakdown inspiration artists shaped rock music armstrong stated ground zero punk rock like painting ugly picture uplifting singing shit sing dna promotion release green day commenced work record january writing recording process spanned years california recording studios finished april february announced album title record split acts heroes saints march teaser trailer 21st century breakdown posted band website international release date announced march early april green day premiered know enemy television portion song introductory music ncaa men basketball tournament championship game band performed 21st century breakdown string california club shows april given programs containing album lyrics single know enemy released april soon world premiere song music video occurred april mtv website 21st century breakdown released internationally special edition vinyl version limited copies consisted records album acts copy album page art booklet code digital download album album artwork process led based work artist confirmed couple cover friends friend party sweden explained mutual friend snapped picture pair kissing added love passion spread love cover art noted marked similarity album think tank artist green day showcased collection similarly themed art called art rock art exhibition london october november record reached number billboard sold copies week shortened days album remained number chart weeks canada album debuted canadian albums_chart selling copies week album debuted sales charts total countries including peak number european albums 21st century breakdown released version containing explicit lyrics content refuses sell albums requested green day release censored edition band members responded stating dirty record want artists censor records order carried said feel like second single guns released radio stations band embarked world tour july north american leg lasted september european leg ended november east jesus released album single october critical reception reception 21st century breakdown generally favorable according website metacritic reported rating based critical reviews observer awarded record stars likened music avant garde writing rolling_stone called 21st century breakdown compound bomb classic rock mercy punk assault pop song like clash london calling arcade compressed songs times concluded lyrically succeed capturing contradictions longing harmony armstrong cool country humanity real triumph age market testing self censorship lowest common simply aim high summit criticism centered concept record bbc said authority buzz words obscure meaning spin wrote humor american idiot missed energy album guardian alexis_petridis indicated storyline impossible follow sputnikmusic critical professional reviewer album questioned clarity lyrics calling 21st century breakdown vague ridiculous american idiot went control heroic glory regains focus ending product green day couldn afford produce average record slant_magazine claims sense familiarity hangs album melodies tracks suggest ghosts songs gave album noting going american idiot ryan declared 21st century breakdown american idiot revealed green day accolades album awards track listing lyrics written music composed green day bonus tracks lyrics written music composed noted personnel release history charts certifications | 21st Century Breakdown | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
26987_Bang!Pow!Boom! | bang boom bang boom eleventh studio album american hip hop group released september group second album producer return album focus dark carnival conclusion group original cards series character set new album title refers character dark carnival described large continuing explosion evil souls carnival grounds bang boom peaked number billboard critics praised clark production return dark carnival concept released nuclear edition album featured previously unreleased material music video song produced reissue viral subject saturday night live parody praised group group 26th overall release production produced discography group sixth seventh albums clark nearly died collapsed lung active music industry studio early decade group worked eighth ninth albums hell pit clark returned produced group tenth studio album work group directly bang boom album clark worked directly bang boom recorded september july clark bruce listened music progressive rock band inspiration order ensure quality vocal recordings bruce drank tea didn smoke recording material recorded album songs left initial release appeared nuclear edition reissue song intended bang boom ate brains released single concert music lyrics according bruce goal produce album dark carnival seventh bang boom album focus concept hell pit album later revealed second deck bang boom character dark carnival bruce describes continuous explosion way crowd blowing evil souls hell album features series husbands abuse wives receive phone calls inviting dark carnival promised arriving according bruce face originally titled pie face decided final title sounded better bone features surf rock influenced guitars according bruce mike beat crazy sounding idea fuck catch predator written mixing process group realized album needed song attacks evil inspired television series catch predator song lyrics describe house violently murder according bruce easily killing real life having guilt reason don probably caught nice live music comedic sex oriented rap samples audio pornographic film previously sampled group bruce says song intended joke fans interpreted song bruce calling ugly believed women sex bruce commented sex symbols especially girls found body features lyrics similar plot weekend incorporates bruce singing concluding style pond inspired series bicycle trails paths leading pond dried filled garbage rumors spread kids died trying pass curve surrounding area clark created beat sounded unlike bruce initially expected leading write song haunted pond hidden woods bruce describes production similar early albums ice cube public enemy bruce states initially hated island began recording said soft bruce maintained confidence song promised felt way song completed left album recording continued began like track later praised song phone conversation lyrics focus extraordinary events humans experience life encourages listeners time look world life song music built ascending synthesizer melody electric guitar solo performed slide inspired slide release promotion album title announced liner notes bruce solo album shining bang boom initially announced having april release bruce participated day photo shoot album promotional images album release preceded nationwide store tour beginning august followed day tour including group annual halloween performance detroit album released different color variations cover red blue green version features unique introduction hidden track album released featuring piece finding hidden messages album artwork special edition album dubbed nuclear edition released april features gold cover bonus material version album previously unreleased tracks music videos documentary family underground music video album face released december second music video album premiered nuclear edition reissue music video album island filmed gathering fourth music video album pond released fifth music video released december reception bang boom received positive reviews allmusic reviewer gave album stars calling formulaic album kings rap rock fans appreciate extra enthusiasm duo bounty maybe reviving dark carnival music critic gave album rating describing best material touched amazing brothers reviewer gave album rating writing huge fan commercial sound plenty grim tracks appetite new old fans alike writer website gave nuclear edition reissue writer gave album half bottles consequence sound reviewer notes change positive sound universally appealing noting comeback references selling point long time fans giving album stars received praise album production described inventive described packed hooks chants stellar riffs tide nation year supply chart performance bang boom debuted number chart number billboard selling copies week nuclear edition charted billboard following release music video february album sold copies october album surpassed group previous release sales copies legacy music video viral april saturday night live aired sketch parodied video sketch fictional personalities debuted fictional music video called magical mysteries underground rock minute fictional video featured rapping things sun hides night blankets saturday night live previously parodied called parody huge honor track listing personnel chart positions original version nuclear edition bang boom tour promoted tour bang boom pamphlet album tour kicked september concluded october annual second tour kicked november concluded december family supporting artists tour | Bang! Pow! Boom! | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
27010_CommitThistoMemory | commit memory commit memory second studio album american rock band produced album released june united_states motion city soundtrack formed found success debut album movie band toured interim years creating positive word mouth band joined road string shows led bassist joining band studio producing effort recorded weeks late commit memory created largely suburban home converted studio region album written partially hometown minneapolis partially los_angeles period frontman seeking treatment alcohol abuse hoped better emphasize storytelling inspired lyrics mainly worked band completing song arrangements album band breakthrough lead single band signature song album peaked number billboard chart singles music videos achieved rotation cable channel band toured alongside fall boy panic disco later joining stint referred album classic pop punk hook laden keyboard assisted songs bright melodies don mask despair self beneath background formed minneapolis minnesota band signed recording movie debut independently selling copies tour van year including ashes amid concerns southern_california label far roots little time band began production sophomore record movie sold nearly copies group accumulated significant buzz regarded act tour involvement stems employee played movie taken band rolling_stone inviting open group european tour trek good friends musicians told purchased abundance recording gear previous album told band interest recording music production standpoint final tour guitarist went dressing room asked produce record produced excited album accepted offer recording production band began writing songs rehearsal space hometown minneapolis nicknamed dungeon ability suck life energy band album came brink transitional period began seek treatment alcohol abuse left band writing stages los_angeles moved founder began attending meetings band rejoined los_angeles begin recording demos month change scenery brought new energy group according commit memory album band feature material crafted musician group previous releases featured songs written years prior member joining addition band time funds spend time working album time lot time money feel like making real record time movie recorded little segments eventually said drummer recording sessions commit memory booked scheduled weeks district los_angeles california actually rented house belonged drummer band according million ideas lot energy enthusiasm great record record sound resembled bands living suburb neighbors called police band times loud night time especially brought drum machine outside work song late night according interested putting stamp music bringing best saw group generally modeled production longtime producer involved watching listening mark kept telling going lot bigger recalled throw suggestions feel free turn characterized involved involved job producer mainly giving notes sound instruments offering suggestions improve songs worked band arrangements believing songs packed needed breathe mentioned label politics hindered creativity want fate band meticulous approach partially fact production job advised band merge previously unrelated songs slower softer song drum track frontman contributed guest vocals production completed excited band felt great things recalling weeks guys living rooms house studio attached created beautiful honest album lyrics brutally group completed recording november judged final mixes interim months later called commit memory personal favorite album band music interview notes fans told find commit memory winter album agrees noting mention new year songs commit memory change words complete time somewhat successful record addresses themes substance abuse psychological disorders failing relationships penned summary obsessive disorder tendencies intended utilize social anxiety fears song form employed numerous compositions don think phrase tongue cheek correct verses thing chorus sort like giving talk said song lyrics include mundane things theme parks flying strangers waiting line things genuinely disliked time song writing record intended lyrics enhance storytelling drew inspiration writing styles keeping inspiration write person point view case sung perspective father retrospect labeled half album writing completed half getting sober example penned lyrics attractive today time turned fragile drunk apartment sad lonely place approach words came substantially revised addition listening album found inspired songwriting frontman lyrics bands songs song titles time turned fragile lifted lyric julia ring new year pulled song wake grew night tour band merchandise manager severely stood merchandise stand shouted song central thesis let die involved found great humor went printed business cards joke hold inspired roommate moved found portion math couch leading imagining scenario finding letter departed lover album called definitive pop punk dismissed label remarking definitely wouldn consider pop punk band influences based 90s bands like early reception release commit memory received general acclaim music critics alternative press wrote memory inspired mature sophomore disc catchy intelligent pop rock allmusic considered band intelligent sophisticated peers motion city soundtrack memories tales breaking frantic searches answers pop punk combo quadruple bill entertainment_weekly ended review note slick soaring anthems ultimately unite spirits like corners frame wrote bright affair short fantastic washington_post opined record moves rhythms genuinely tender sentiment spin favorably compared state blender deemed publication album month calling charged mix instantly catchy pop punk somber acoustic album leaked file sharing websites day final mastering months official release debuted billboard issue dated june position selling copies opening week charted better magazine chart peaked number official estimate placed albums sold said interview number closer band music videos found regular rotation networks band performed late night conan brien rolling_stone considered album sleeper hit band breakthrough brought group targets critics pop punk band frequently characterized sort ultra commercial punk water genre point drowning subsequent reviews album continued positive referred album classic pop punk hook laden keyboard assisted songs bright melodies don mask despair self beneath cincinnati wrote commit memory absolutely charm commenting dire thematic matter lyrics covered band framed words music owing inspired hooks sounding record production ample alternative press tyler sharp deemed record classic called soundtrack youth reminiscent making growing included album number pop punk albums need hear ing die list nme listed album pop punk albums nostalgic touring recording album band embarked headlining tour sub par punk cares tour recording band set inaugural alongside appearances matches ashes select dates tour visited major city ran february march band played larger crowds tours supporting album including fans chicago date group toured including dates band joined fall boy panic disco largest nationwide tour point group friends years prior having played group found respective success band embarked tour celebrating tenth anniversary album january february playing album entirety doesn feel like years ago feels like lifetime ago said group later extended anniversary tour toured album june august track listing songs written composed personnel credits adapted album liner notes charts | Commit This to Memory | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
27067_HannahMontana2:MeetMileyCyrus | hannah montana meet cyrus meet cyrus double album released june disc serves soundtrack album second season television series second disc serves debut studio album primary actress pop princess tracks performed young cyrus disc credited character vein original soundtrack lyrical themes revolve largely girl power teen romance double life cyrus character lives program meet cyrus debuted number billboard week sales copies certified quadruple platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa exceeding shipments million units album charted national record charts europe oceania appearing countries received multi platinum certification canada single platinum certifications australia sweden gold certifications mexico spain million perfect released single track peaked number billboard hot later released lead single reached number billboard hot cyrus single enter chart right cyrus songs enter follow single start peaked number united_states soundtrack promoted cyrus headlining best background composition production season cyrus commented right focused making good hopefully future soundtrack cyrus album series premiered march immediate commercial success million viewers pilot episode earned channel highest ratings history time following month reported accompanying soundtrack cyrus debut studio album begun production scheduled released early soundtrack debuted number week sales copies television soundtrack debut peak position chart series cyrus portrays character teenager lives secret double life pop star stated songs season reflect hannah making sure doesn caught opining tracks provided series producers opportunity sure understood characters comparison cyrus described material second season speaking fans heather allmusic described cyrus vocals personal tracks lower organic rock oriented instrumentation record noted inclusion positive self empowering messages girls hannah montana continued discuss cyrus double life program notably tracks rock star old blue jeans friendships addressed right true friend songs perfect noise life discuss maintaining optimistic outlook life explored objects including teen closing track miss dedication cyrus late grandfather later reissued disc special edition subtitled included remix track got party acoustic version million dvd live performances meet cyrus omitted released singles promotion perfect originally released march reissue original soundtrack track later serviced lead single individually released song peaked number billboard hot despite releasing official follow singles tracks soundtrack charted united_states life highest peaking track record having entered chart number rock star noise true friend charted lower ends billboard hot having respectively reached numbers serviced lead single peaked number billboard hot track reach united_states rock mafia remix included cyrus second studio album released individual single start later released second single record track peaked number united_states accompanying music video premiered january girl night released official single promoted performance disney channel games charted number united_states songs charted hot cyrus embarked nationwide best primarily served promotional tool hannah montana meet cyrus like party got nerve best worlds original soundtrack included set list tour proved commercially successful having grossed million conclusion film adaption cyrus best earned million released exclusive dvd set titled best march critical reception meet cyrus scored metacritic indicates generally positive reviews writing allmusic heather expressed concern cyrus danger overshadowed role plays complimented incorporation shiny synth driven pop acoustic ballads praising album noted cyrus east northumberland high standout track discs opined releasing hannah montana single project value younger audience attracted criticized production synthesized processed added records mature musical taste provided favorable review stating album great pick cyrus fan base compared musical style entertainment_weekly shared similar sentiment comparing sound opined disc delivers pure pop candy tinged ballads second disc notable risk taking lyrics commercial performance united_states meet cyrus debuted number billboard week sales copies surpassed week sales original soundtrack opened units previous year record later certified quadruple platinum recording_industry_association_of_america riaa exceeding shipments million copies meet cyrus opened number canadian albums_chart recognized platinum certification country march meet cyrus reached number week best reached number second week availability cyrus person records billboard accomplished charted number mexico later certified gold hannah montana meet cyrus performed europe highest peak continent norwegian reached number record reached austria danish portuguese albums_chart swedish charted lower respectively reached numbers record peaked number spanish awarded gold certification certified gold united_kingdom british_phonographic_industry album reached number swedish eventually earned platinum recognition oceania respectively charted numbers australian country certified platinum track listing credits adapted liner notes meet cyrus credits personnel credits adapted allmusic charts sales certifications scope row mexico gold disney karaoke series disney karaoke series hannah montana karaoke album released september composed tracks credited track included instrumental vocal versions track listing artist karaoke series artist karaoke album released composed instrumental tracks credited cyrus track listing | Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
27142_TheSoundofGirlsAloud:TheGreatestHits | sound girls aloud greatest hits sound girls aloud greatest hits greatest hits album british girl group girls aloud released united_kingdom limited edition october standard version released october sound girls aloud features group singles reached number album features new tracks kinda think released singles peaking inside singles chart sound girls aloud received positive reviews critics praised reflection group success album entered albums_chart number making girls aloud album peaked number irish albums chart recognised sound girls aloud albums year sell million units europe release content october girls aloud announced release compilation album following rumours split chemistry limited edition sound girls aloud released united_kingdom october limited edition included bonus disc alternate edits group previous singles good advice wake unreleased tracks including cover sacred trust originally recorded fellow rivals contestants bonus disc going include cover wicked game track final track listing standard version compilation album released following week october regular track listing includes new tracks kinda money cover single think originally cover feeling film included instead think girls aloud contacted record label days album manufactured record song group recorded song following morning album mastered days later apart new tracks album contains group previous singles reached number sound underground stand according irish draft artwork included union jack demanded addition flag ireland flag appears upside cover reception critical response sound girls aloud received positive reviews critics bbc_music called album journey exciting daring pop music recent times went add reality band surpassed expectations stylus magazine described party odd years pop taking inspiration unexpected places hailed girls aloud finest singles band britain sic produced decade allmusic reviewer andy_kellman noted album making ideal introduction group said new songs likely group remarkable streak dominance afloat times gave album stars stating girls aloud personality flows sugar rush pop singles kinda sound underground pitchfork_media critic described album trip bizarre pop leave complimented songs hooks multi genre noted diverse varying different genres embracing elements big beat guardian characterised album slick near high pop way felt ballads necessary girls aloud sound far exciting simply having fun chart performance sound girls aloud girls aloud album debut number united_kingdom stayed albums chart total weeks november billboard reported album sold total units country week ending november album debuted number irish albums_chart rising new peak number following week certified platinum denoting shipments units country january recognised sound girls aloud albums year sell million units europe march album sold million units europe promotion singles kinda released october lead single sound girls aloud week prior album release track debuted number singles chart download sales reaching peak position number week ending november accompanying music video directed produced features group singing dancing think chosen second final single album released december song peaked number singles chart christmas week music video directed portrays attempt rob las_vegas casino tour girls aloud went tour promote album announcement tour recording fourth studio album helped stop rumours band splitting surfaced release greatest hits album received mixed reviews music critics guardian saying group fare best playing songs critic daily_mail deemed group tour singing dancing stand element girls aloud latest tour sex appeal track listing tracks produced credits adapted liner notes sound girls aloud greatest hits personnel credits adapted allmusic charts certifications release history | The Sound of Girls Aloud: The Greatest Hits | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
27182_BlackIce(album) | black ice album album australian hard rock band band fourteenth internationally released studio album fifteenth australia released internationally october produced marked band original recordings year gap longest successive studio albums longest running time studio album album development delayed bass guitarist sustained injury band changed labels composing sessions brothers angus london recording happened march april warehouse studio vancouver canada brien tried recapture rock sound band early work opposed blues orientation suggestions adding soul singing songs recorded live studio engineer sparse overdubs effects tracks close originals possible black ice released exclusively physical formats group sell music digitally time got exclusive rights distribute album north_america release promoted extensive marketing campaign included displays memorabilia singles issued album rock roll train big jack goes money peaked number countries including australia canada united_kingdom united_states second best selling record death friends shipped million copies worldwide december critical reviews generally positive praising music resemblance classic sound critics found work long inconsistent track war machine won best hard rock performance category album nominated awards including grammy brit aria music awards supported world tour final studio album feature founding rhythm guitarist left band september diagnosed production black ice seventeenth studio album release australia fourteenth international release band took break finishing resumed performing presentations included induction opened concerts years angus young wrote music separately met london studio work new songs production black ice delayed reasons left label signed deal changed labels sony columbia_records bass guitarist suffered injury hand unable play months williams recovering young brothers perfected songs written angus revealed pressure sony band release new album label releasing dvds catalogue group afford sit album think got goods interview vocalist said angus written harder riffs writing song lyrics time band album blow video input end minimal tracks credited johnson explained brothers lyrical job collaboration helped melody filling gaps thought needed filling producer expressed interest working schedule allow young brothers called president announce making new album recommended producer angus said band considered talking brien 1990s competent professional band benefit working producer worked march recording started vancouver recorded lasted weeks mixed albums edge said recorded songs things interesting avoid sessions according band rehearsed songs entering studio despite couple writing sparkling choruses bit better recording compositions complete young brothers new ideas production including song goes written studio sessions nearly finished songs recorded live studio instruments backing vocals recorded live room vocals control room booth performances recorded equipment considers tape conveys sound rock roll mixing overdubs tried alter original recordings purely tape machine effects bass rhythm guitar sparse delay effects vocals instruments overdubs lead guitar vocals title considered album runaway train suggested photograph famous cover found big album lean according angus runaway train rejected musicians including elton_john wanted unique new different suggested black ice refers played winter scotland said rolled tongue reminded radio warnings north black ice angus inspired write eponymous song similar warning heard car radio production composition black ice tried recapture rock sound early work albums highway hell dirty deeds dirt cheap thought previous studio albums blues influenced brien tried focus choruses felt best songs encouraged band emphasise melodic song writing angus complimented great harmonies said band aimed edge era little bit tempo stuff brien suggestions band performance got angus play slide guitar stormy day told johnson swap screaming soul johnson soul singer johnson worried rest band think suit band style hard rock roll band receptive highly demanding singing style johnson recorded vocals hour day rhythm section continues basic structure records played bass lines eighth notes drumming consistent time snare kick drum hat musicians expressed roles band said skills scared try williams admitted plays thing song added music song important individual bit angus said composing share ideas track work form complete album johnson added songs belong boys having damn good time studio songs running time minutes longest running time studio record said song ideas developed angus stated discarded representative angus said attempt sequence album resulted track list comprising songs days went band member voted new track decided include recorded tracks album tracks rock roll angus stated certain songs come life add phrase themes served inspiration money criticism according angus money days war machine based documentary led conclusion military changed wheels tells johnson passion described album release best felt black great time black ice shows band versatility angus said admired album diversity saying sufficiently varied people varied moods release promotion august columbia_records announced black ice released october began accepting pre orders issued single album august big jack goes followed markets money airplay single australia united_kingdom track fight wwe theme song survivor series event war machine later included trailer film soundtrack album addition serving theme songs wrestlemania version available hardcover deluxe edition page booklet containing exclusive new illustrations studio live photographs group lyrics limited edition steel box version containing page colour booklet dvd featuring video making documentary large flag gibson guitar pick issued germany united_kingdom december album released double discs package featuring standard red lettering artwork sold official website independent record shops unknown number copies vinyl version incorrectly pressed tracks black ice issued digitally band refused sell tracks separately angus declared itunes know certain percentage people download songs album don think represents musically entire album leaked online week official release rumours spread tried control leaks releasing fake tracks peer peer websites north_america deal exclusive distribution independent music shops ordered copies album foreign outlets angus declared band chose company biggest physical music retailer america believed best alternative itunes said aren record stores days america new_york los_angeles chicago covered america gig town created rock stores displays showcasing band albums branded clothing bull dvd video game products sponsors senior vice president said rare artists loyal fan base allowed display merchandise music october mtv columbia created cities regular retail locations new_york times square los_angeles black ice trucks dispatched streets cities release playing tracks making stops day sell merchandise advertising agency awarded brand volume marketing campaign digital version black ice available itunes rest catalogue november packaging cover art black ice drawn art director columbia longtime fan band volunteered project people sony desired work different covers standard edition red logo deluxe edition blue logo variants regular design include yellow white angus said options deliver message fans need purchase covers said know people purchase record colour choice relevant matters fans enjoy music essence working cover album titled levy went vacation travelled tour concert levy came idea graphic black black yellow artwork record company liked requested style red white versions promotional photography sessions levy deluxe edition art tracks album influence artwork levy heard maybe songs point found curious artwork fit title track black ice tracks heard levy said album similarities black black title dark covers sound based band early work art like time travel psychedelic drawings artwork resemblance train echoing lead single coincidence given levy thought way atop image image angus fist air resembling statue levy thought great continuing icon photographs booklet promotional photography taken music photographer august london reception professional reviews critical reviews black ice generally favourable according metacritic provided rating based reviews mainstream critics reviewers complimented album sound village_voice considering brien production restored closer young produced 1970s albums effective choruses like finding black ice inspired album sounding harder relevant contemporary radio common argument black ice succeeded want change style succeeded previous albums sydney morning herald declaring given appeared album past years bbc saying band form rock hand built remains reason formula perfect begin writers observer complimented band attempts new sonic tricks slide guitar stormy day reviewers found album inconsistent overly long formulaic black ice described albums inspiration ign declaring band sounds tight songs actually sense found earlier efforts feeling despite cheap thrills album lacked urgent iron force defined scott era allmusic stephen_thomas_erlewine considering big jack tracks went comfortable groove fueled tight rhythms guitars sound loud complained lack variation long track list entertainment_weekly reviewer wrote fairly varied material rolling_stone felt black ice feels longer minutes thanks stretch monthly thought shorter running time album impact given found songs title track best sounding diverse tracks let poor songwriting chart performance sales history debuting number album charts countries biggest debut album nielsen_soundscan began tracking sales data billboard march second best selling album worldwide death friends december shipped million copies worldwide earned sales certifications countries multi platinum status platinum gold remaining day release october sold units october debuted number billboard albums chart selling copies week second highest week sales album second release charts rock salute biggest debut mainstream hard rock album december album sold million copies according nielsen soundscan certified platinum riaa debuted number aria album charts selling units album charts copies sold number black canada debuted number sold copies week making best selling album debut canada album held spot canada consecutive weeks sales copies germany black ice 14th best selling album 2000s sales million copies certified times platinum accolades won categories album nominated album year nominated nominated best international album awards awards angus rock roll train won played australian work overseas 51st grammy awards nominated duo ceremony black ice nominated album track war machine won best hard rock performance category black ice ranked 41st rolling_stone albums list 29th similar list magazine 17th albums year 3rd list black ice world tour promote black ice launched black ice world tour october pennsylvania days earlier held dress rehearsal city tour lasted shows legs spain june worked stiff upper lip world tour designed stage set size locomotive weighing inspired working title runaway train track rock roll train songs black ice included tour set list rock roll train big jack black ice war machine goes black ice world tour successful grossing million making fourth highest grossing concert tour time concerts december river plate stadium buenos_aires released dvd live river plate limited edition photo book tour world tour published italy october track listing songs written composed angus young personnel lead guitar slide guitar stormy day rhythm guitar backing vocals lead vocals bass guitar backing vocals drums percussion production brien producer engineer assistant engineer additional engineering mastering equipment technicians photography art direction design illustrations containing graphics work management charts certifications end year charts singles release history | Black Ice (album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
27329_Echoes,Silence,Patience&Grace | echoes silence silence sixth studio album rock band released september rca_records album noted blend regular rock acoustic rock tracks shifting dynamics emerged variety styles employed demos band produced marks second time band worked producer frontman brought fully explore potential compositions record sounded different previous work tried focus songs messages audience writing reflective lyrics drew inspiration birth daughter critical reception echoes silence positive praise sonic variety songwriting reviewers found record inconsistent album topped charts united_kingdom australia new_zealand austria successful singles long road ruin let die echoes silence nominated grammy awards winning awarded brit award best international album background recording tour fifth album honor acoustic electric shows fit song variety record frontman discussed president cool fighters band different shows appealed specific audiences wouldn necessarily davis replied took advice composing following album added didn plan new album half rock half acoustic picking songs band considered best demos ranged fucking sloppy country fucking piano driven songs felt songs different band previous input potential great considered instead like albums band comfort zone needed push decided work produced band second album colour shape citing taught band importance pre production composition claiming unconventional approach capture best band considering going straightforward record gon different preparation extensive usual start developing demos drummer time tried input vocals lyrics early composition stage rounding composition guitarist bassist spent weeks discussing arrangements harmony melody reducing song ideas band spent weeks playing song day noon midnight stated basically played songs different times trying little thing different way time colour shape dave deal room questioning ideas given previous producer claimed choices powerful dramatic songs effort sound natural possible like albums grew listening citing 1970s artists wings major influence added time played lead guitar tracks usually works bits composition recording began march studio virginia home basement studio moved california band took day break april thought record needed uptempo song spent time developing unfinished song sessions wrapped mid june time band feel need song stated honor double album felt alternate loud acoustic songs helped tracks album makes sense album features instrumental ballad miners written meeting miners involved collapse requested honor incident moved action decided write night definitely like hero later promised include instrumental album album version features invited record song visiting studio later said showed times better played guest guitarist guest musician tour honor reinstated member described participation recording experience given input composition going playing song written composition echoes silence offers mix electric acoustic songs likened band growing older comfortable kinds music instead focusing straight rock songs saying listening album felt like gotten presents way probably hid past stated idea step zombies album claimed listened production dream mix dan amidst heavier tracks themes decided include song cheer boys running described light hearted melodic song like little ray hope middle despair added bigger focus melodies heavier tracks let die replace album closer home ballad featuring piano best song written songs album noted changing dynamics middle sections turn mass orchestrated ridiculous time signatures include musical references 1970s soft rock bands bread summed saying band wanted sure built record instrument started went course song drummer attributed acoustic tour leading band shed fear incorporating stuff heavy stuff added wanted stops pin drop silent exploding beautiful melody throw fucking string quartet elements fun usually parameters afraid pass time fear going far mix engineer added work preserve band fairly large degree balancing rides dynamics happen difficult given sonic variety echoes went endless walls guitar overdubs like bees string challenge type mix retain power track define space acoustic tour realize making music worth listening music person decided importance lyrics connection crowd considering compositions band pre production ones stand ones time lyrics started written recording begun stating sat studio wrote day hours day lyrics album deal themes birth death life attributed birth daughter violet considering having child changes entire outlook world suddenly emotional writing music mind heart fucking incredibly colourful colourful feeling helped extensive lyrical preparation lyrics tried feelings things wanted wanted adding listen stranger things happened best friends thing want read love letter wife packaging cover art features combination torpedo guitar tube weapon object traditionally wasn associated war violence remainder album sleeve similar objects reflected album tone life mortality album title comes lyric album final song home stated struggled think title given musical variety album considering title song looked song lyrics reading ones home thought nice open interpretation beautiful title think album beautiful diversity melody goes delicate acoustic moments heaviest shit release promotion album single second preview released cross promotional campaign rock radio stations july eventually saw debut august espn broadcast games released music download radio play august single coming september long road ruin released second single december cheer boys running issued download single let die picked instead united_states north american singles topped billboard charts making ninth album history spawn number hits chart set record spending eighteen weeks summit echoes silence released september pre orders itunes awarded free download advance tickets bonus tracks album issued double vinyl record promotional tour begun september concerts united_kingdom summer lasted fall band compiled honor tour guitarist keyboardist perform complex songs come alive tracks stripped arrangements reception commercial performance united_states echoes silence entered billboard album chart number selling copies week certified gold riaa april sold copies album debuted album chart selling albums week australia new_zealand certified platinum week countries canada album went platinum critical reaction initial critical response echoes silence positive metacritic assigns normalized rating reviews mainstream critics album received average score based reviews writing entertainment_weekly considered record ground breaking found way create feel constitutes killer song praised damn near flawless tone set feels rolling_stone praised sonic variety described anthology strong new songs great bunch bands calling fighters billboard delicious grooves piece usual soft radio friendly unit referencing track considering home disappointing track robert_christgau rated album describing attempt year old triumph colour shape melodic praised production album felt singing gets better better record guardian called echoes silence band accomplished album praising composition saying stunning production disguise raw humanity beneath critics considered album inspired band previous work spin wrote thirds tracks sound lot like songs considering album strengths came handful songs template allmusic reviewer stephen_thomas_erlewine felt rock songs remarkable compared engaging melodies softer songs ultimately describing echoes silence album instead consolidation strengths intended pitchfork_media considered album feels like band sounding acoustic tracks rock songs sound cold detached compared heart pop gems like big sputnikmusic reviewer rock songs felt boys comfortable considered songwriting ultimately described echoes silence extremely boring popmatters critical overtly tone record compared work band title cheer boys sounds like suggestion concerned fan band actually care accolades 50th grammy awards echoes silence won grammy award best rock album chosen album nominated album year nominated record year album won best international album brit awards ranked 12th best album rolling_stone album 45th spot similar list track listing songs written composed noted personnel lead vocals rhythm guitar piano summer end statues home bass drums backing vocals replace cheer boys running honestly piano summer end lead guitar backing vocals cheer boys running additional musicians percussion come alive let die cheer boys running long road ruin summer end keyboards let die replace long road ruin come alive honestly statues statues king rhythm guitar ballad miners pat rhythm guitar let die strings statues home come alive section quartet arranged conducted long road ruin production producer engineer engineer assistant engineer assistant mastering chart positions year end charts singles charts let die released downloadable single cheer boys running released downloadable single long road ruin charted belgian combined sales airplay chart let die enter billboard hot peaked billboard hot singles sales chart number bubbling hot singles chart number | Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
27592_ComingUptoBreathe | coming breathe coming breathe fourth studio album christian rock band released april album intended previous albums coming breathe sold copies week biggest sales week time debuted peaked number chart number rock albums chart number thirteen billboard appeared alternative albums chart peaking number thirteen coming breathe certified gold recording_industry_association_of_america riaa signifying shipments copies coming breathe received positive reviews critics nominated best pop contemporary gospel album 49th grammy awards year 38th dove awards song bring rain nominated song year 39th dove awards singles released promotion coming breathe lead single long self peaked number christian songs chart spending weeks atop chart second single album hold fast peaked number christian songs chart final single album bring rain spent week number christian songs chart long self hold fast appeared chart peaking number sixteen number seven respectively background according lead vocalist started rock band wanted rock record following success breakthrough single imagine ballad advised duplicate imagine records says felt point known ballads rock band wanted consent label felt trend heavier music decided record particular band focused tempo songs trying edge making noted songs pop rock songs band tried bit edge additionally band decided work producer produced group christmas record solo album opposed produced band previous albums producing style different hands producer involved song wait band run avenues giving input band felt amazing satisfied christmas album produced felt great job previous records improving band songwriters felt time change factor decision use previous recording experience produced favorite albums album freedom different approach band took resulted radical approach band taking songs apart putting times totally song shifted aggressive rock song soaring anthem tracks coming breathe recorded new_york studio previously hosted artists david_bowie overdubs recorded oxford sound nashville tennessee strings recorded abbey road studios london england london session orchestra recording sessions started october lasted month composition coming breathe possesses overall heavier tone previous albums described extension shift presentation total departure sound album described genre modern rock guitars guitar solos prominent album album mention jesus directly song bring rain uses refrain jesus bring rain die tribute teen died serving mission field trick pony response critics argue band song long self bidding farewell nature hold fast reminder god presence difficult times relate difficulty writing song god critical reception coming breathe received positive reception music critics allmusic gave album stars saying effort revert days rock band machine delivers certainly heavy metal songs definitely driving forward guitars prominent production formula able rock portions song bring memorable chorus verse formula worked price billboard noted built foundation compelling power ballads set texas band rocks passion edgy intensity doesn stray far faithful delivers powerful collection pop rock band career new level praised vocals called landmark album impressive career gave album called album enjoyable suggesting stronger producer team resulted better lyrics gave album stars praising vocals string arrangements choir bring rain fish called coming breathe best album date impressive step right direction band formulaic derided album simplistic songwriting jesus freak hideout gave album stars calling unlike heard far undeniably strong project suggested lyrics album predictable said places album display best songwriting heard band far usa today gave album half stars opining feel blockbuster rock album suggesting christian songwriting record limit success coming breathe nominated best pop contemporary gospel album 49th grammy awards nominated year 38th dove awards bring rain nominated dove award song year 39th dove awards singles singles released promotion coming breathe long self released march lead single album added stations week record week adds history radio peaked number chart spending total weeks chart appeared chart peaking number sixteen long self ranked number year end hot christian songs chart second single coming breathe hold fast released september peaked number hot christian songs chart number seven adult contemporary chart final single album bring rain released march peaked number chart ranked number year end hot christian songs chart number decade end hot christian songs chart album cut spent frame hot christian songs chart debuting peaking number thirty release coming breathe released april coming breathe sold copies week debuting atop christian albums chart number billboard album beat previous best sales week copies came following release album coming breathe peaked number rock albums chart number alternative albums chart chart run coming breathe ranked number year end christian albums chart number year end christian albums chart album certified gold recording_industry_association_of_america signifying shipments copies acoustic version album coming breathe acoustic released late peaked number christian albums chart track listing songs written personnel credits lifted album liner notes charts certifications | Coming Up to Breathe | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
27989_CrimeandDissonance | crime crime compilation album italian composer film score work intended follow earlier compilations assembled album released crime features work ranging later 1960s early 1980s contains scores taken films different genres collection focuses lesser known soundtrack work founder consciously wishing distance similar compilations released october crime met favorable reviews critics album attracted comments experimental innovative style contrast spare sounding known production crime collection film scores 1970s conceived follow releases label abandoned project recordings decided release instead input project instead track listing assembled bishop previously assembled collections compilations cover roughly time period spanning late 1960s early 1980s concentrating primarily early 1970s bishop given list films scores available use collection set compiling disc set final song album minute section soundtrack included list available material project delayed time bishop waited record label license song founder described admiration writing feeling composer turned surface style pop deep orchestrated tense compelling music considers favorite composers wanted compilation serve fitting tribute felt crime focus lesser known work compete large catalogue similar compilations end bishop focused experimental work compared music brazilian group praised bishop work project calling big scholar described crime releases proud crime features liner notes written composer previously work album album title reflects range genres covered films scores included collection gathering music horror suspense mafia period movies including pieces taken film album lists titles films context music originally presented leaving compositions speak track listing songs written composed reception crime released october recordings label previously scheduled release september year album garnered positive reviews critics writing rated collection half stars calling essential felt album served present wider view composer sonic pitchfork_media awarded album score describing minor revelation felt collection represented innovative period work praised bishop compilation flow washington_post described album featuring bizarre weird instruments strange sounds voices felt collection portrayed ground breaking confident composer trademark spare sounding scores freely experiment rated compilation noting known work complimented arrangement tracks feeling flowed noted range genres collection represented commented wide variety styles collection contains adding proves delivered interesting stylus magazine rated album finding mass market appeal better known western scores crime relevant record felt album second disc weaker finding nature pieces place rated crime half calling group works questioned target audience collection believing likely appeal casual listeners presenting new material dedicated collectors anonymous review stranger described album proof revered western work review highlighted range genres present collection calling end result fascinating sounds | Crime and Dissonance | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
28248_10(MercyMealbum) | album greatest hits album american christian rock band released april commemoration tenth anniversary band single imagine album contains band number singles studio albums spoken coming breathe recording imagine featuring london sessions orchestra addition bonus tracks additional content varies depending version album includes music videos live recordings received positive reviews music critics content videos included album received particular praise debuted number billboard number chart selling copies week billboard ranked album 13th best selling christian album 40th best selling christian album united_states background released commemorate tenth anniversary single imagine band working independent record needed song fill project lead singer wrote song father death band aiming produce worship record easy sing songs included important later included band major label debut hit christian radio crossing successful mainstream radio months release band approached label producing greatest hits record band initially idea according felt meant band near end career later remembered written song idea shifted greatest hits record celebration song year anniversary concept band comfortable content music includes songs band number christian radio singles coming breathe spoken bonus tracks live versions band songs included versions album imagine symphony edition recorded abbey road studios london london session orchestra simple rules described having fifties twist sound originally included music video children video dvd lyrically relates band begun playing concerts according developed following fans wanted temporary rock song distinct southern influence new track band included album project videos physical versions released sight dvd containing video content addition music videos imagine long self god reign finally home includes live videos word god speak bring rain hold fast recorded live band fall tour camera spoken taken band live dvd live eye taken collector edition album included making imagine previously appeared gospel music channel recounts band career early years itunes version includes release commercial performance released april different versions album released physically album received release disc collection featuring sound sight dvd disc deluxe edition including additional live songs digitally released itunes october including sound content live recordings documentaries sold copies week debuting number billboard number chart spent weeks atop christian albums chart weeks chart total ranked 13th best selling christian album united_states 40th best selling christian album united_states critical reception received positive reviews music critics allmusic gave album stars noted album pick calling best long awaited greatest hits albums recent memory johnson praised content saying fans videos worth picking gave praising imagine symphony edition awe inspiring dvd content saying mistake buying album tired extensive radio airplay hits gotten cross rhythms gave album squares calling brilliant introduction band criticism album considered songs overly sentimental jesus freak hideout gave album stars johnson noted dvd content makes worth money critical interface felt content solid include songs new recordings weren particularly impressive noted orchestra vocals conflicting recording imagine said takes song new heights previously conceived gave album positive review calling fans need melody message people love getting free dvd albums praised camera tour videos noted simple rules musical moment track listing personnel credits album liner notes charts | 10 (MercyMe album) | Music | Albums | 2005 to 2009 albums |
54_TheFox,theWolfandtheHusbandman | fox wolf fox wolf poem 15th century scottish poet collection moral known written middle scots tales collection moral supposed contain tale questioned tale combines motifs firstly fields new makes oath aloud wolf wolf attempts sure man promise fox solution speaking individually eventually wolf following claim supposed reward dropping case tricks draw connects wolf wicked man fox devil man probable source tale containing motifs tale beast source probable source tale motifs promise wolf moon cheese wolf descends bucket trapping freeing fox discussion legality questioning language place alongside motifs entirely invention moral tale explains wolf lost cheese relinquished present come latin pro fully involves source published scholar considers likely tale beast beast epic genre plots works complicated counterpart tend feature fox making victim wolf synopsis tale fields new furious land anger makes oath wolf wolf lying nearby fox promises stay true word eventually calm way home wolf jumps path wolf asks driving confirms asks stopped offended wolf wolf reminds earlier declaration replies man things mean argue wolf having witness response produces fox creature takes dispute takes aside turn says lend expertise help offers half dozen fox goes wolf says offered block cheese exchange dropping case wolf complaint agrees proceed woods prize fox considers trick wolf eventually wolf complains quest arrive draw end rope seeing reflection moon water wolf believes cheese fox pick complains heavy lift wolf jumps bucket descends help pulls bucket fox jumped swap places wolf fox safely escaped narrator know helped wolf tale end wolf likened wicked man fox likened devil farmer likened man finds fault woods wolf cheated goods man cheese represents contains fraud fantasy draws men downwards hell analysis tales collection fox wolf considered odds tale highlights number says hold true traditional sense inconsistencies fox wolf figure argues finds fault woods world traversed spite suggesting applicable men argues assuming moral true problematic apparently suggests man bribe figure judge affect status furthermore absence legal discussion binding quality words suggests intricate legal framework impact whatsoever resolving issues supposed deal contrast considers tale create additional sense exists literal narrative extends thematically treating literal details symbolically establishing sense direct comparisons according significant themes tale vacancy substance illusion cheese apparently resides illusion solid object similarly fox creates surface reconciliation wolf real intentions frequent words convey real value emptied meaning example highlights fox wolf pledge body says fox tales blind foes highly inappropriate object use modern edition robert testament seven trans london isbn | The Fox, the Wolf and the Husbandman | Language and literature | Language and literature | Poetry |
143_OdetoaNightingale | ode ode poem written garden london according friend tree garden house place according brown built nest near house brown shared spring inspired bird song composed poem day soon published annals fine arts following july ode personal poem describes journey state negative capability tone poem rejects optimistic pursuit pleasure found earlier poems explores themes nature mortality particularly personal described poem experiences type death actually die instead capable living song fate humans expect poem ends acceptance pleasure death inevitable life poem loss physical world sees dead sings contrast immortal mortal man sitting garden acute effort imagination presence weather noticeable poem spring came early bringing heath background major ode probably written autumn written wrote ode possible ode written april based weather conditions similarities images poem letter sent day poem composed house shared brown possibly sitting beneath tree garden according friend brown finished ode morning spring built nest near house felt continual joy song morning took chair breakfast table grass plot tree sat hours came house perceived paper hand quietly books inquiry found number contained poetic feelings song brown account personal claimed poem directly influenced house preserved relied imagination literature sources depiction exact date ode ode ode melancholy ode unknown dated worked poems unity stanza forms themes exact order poems written unknown form sequence structures writing ode poems brown copies poems submitted time friend given copy ode shared poem editor paid small sum money poem published july issue poem later included collection poems eve written structure ode probably middle set wrote following ode according brown evidence structure poems combines different types lyrical poetry experimental way hymn lyric questioning voice responds hymn combination structures similar ode poems dual form creates sort dramatic element poem stanza forms poem combination elements came forms incorporated pattern alternating historically short long sounds ode particular line purple stained mouth historical pattern short followed long followed short followed long alteration continued longer lines including line away away fly thee contains pairs lines line emptied dull drains rely pattern short followed long short end long combination patterns present patterns short followed long lines including repeated twice followed sets short long pairs reliance sounds unique ode common poem incorporates complex reliance repetition sounds conscious pattern found poems reliance found english poems ode example pattern found line thee tender night connects tender connects pattern found line flowers feet linking linking feet system found approximately tenth lines later poetry came sound patterns relied double triple approximately lines example ode found line grass fruit tree wild masculine pause furthermore began reduce latin based words relied poetry turn shortened length words dominate poem emphasis words beginning especially begin relied heavily stanza add musical tone poem terms poetic meter relies lines ode including line line use lines creates feeling slow flight final stanza distinctive use scattered initial lend approximate suggestion peculiar spring bounce bird flight poem heart pains sense drunk emptied dull drains minute past sunk happy lot happy happiness thou light trees plot green shadows summer ease draught vintage cool long age deep earth flora country green dance song warm south true bubbles purple mouth drink leave world unseen thee fade away forest dim fade far away dissolve forget thou leaves known fever men sit hear sad grey hairs youth grows pale thin dies think sorrow eyed beauty eyes new love pine away away fly thee wings dull brain thee tender night throne cluster light save heaven blown winding ways flowers feet soft hangs darkness guess sweet month grass fruit tree wild white pastoral fast fading cover leaves mid eldest child coming rose wine flies summer listen time half love death soft names rhyme air quiet breath rich die cease midnight pain thou art pouring forth soul abroad thou sing ears vain high requiem thou born death immortal bird hungry generations thee voice hear passing night heard ancient days emperor clown self song found path sad heart sick home stood tears amid alien corn charm magic opening foam seas lands word like bell toll thee sole self fancy cheat famed anthem fades past near meadows stream hill buried deep valley vision waking dream fled music wake sleep themes ode describes series conflicts reality romantic ideal uniting nature words principal stress poem struggle ideal actual inclusive terms contain particular pleasure pain imagination common sense reason change nature human art life freedom waking dream course song dominant image dominant voice ode object praise poem discussion simply bird song human experience general song simple metaphor complex image formed interaction conflicting voices praise questioning theme way ode ode perform says dealing talent entire approach poetry symbol necessary possibly satisfy principal concern poetry shakespeare element poetry drama human reactions difference eternal entity furthermore creating aspect immortal poem narrator separates union song poem connected art music way ode connected art sculpture represent presence unlike directly connected nature natural music song beauty lacks message truth follows belief found separating world losing bird song female masculine bird reject traditional depiction related tragedy happy lacks feel previous poetic depictions bird voice poem voice narrator join forget world tension narrator holds guilt death brother song conclusion represents result trying escape realm fancy like narrator bird song listening song ode painful similar death narrator seeks sense vision order embrace sound attempt share darkness bird poem ends trance caused broken narrator left wondering real vision dream poem reliance process sleeping common poems ode shares themes sleep poetry eve separates image song closest comparative image represented ode distant mysterious disappears end poem dream image emphasizes poem elements impossible complete self identification allows self awareness poem albeit altered state midway poem split actions poem attempts identify song second discusses convergence past future experiencing present second theme reminiscent view human progression mansion apartments man develops experiencing wanting pleasure understanding truth mixture pleasure pain fields song half poem represent moments individual like drug experience forever body left narrator feels helpless pleasure instead embracing coming truth narrator poetry hide loss pleasure poetry bring pleasure narrator original asks liberate desire pleasure responding emphasis pleasure argues poem contains longing art free kind form poem progression association movement feeling mercy words evoked chance words fade words like bell toll sole self points terms emphasizes translations aesthetic acceptance loss pleasure end poem acceptance life turn death death constant theme aspects poetry exposed death family members life poem images death experiences sort death god apollo experiences death death reveals divine state explains course thought literally dying point deity sing dying ode makes clear man visionary way theme loss pleasure inevitable death poem according describes romantic escape world reality world ideal beauty essentially agrees extended poem incorporate themes says core poem search mystery unsuccessful quest light darkness leads increasing darkness growing recognition mystery views mind poem recalls earlier view pleasure optimistic view poetry found earlier poems especially sleep poetry rejects loss pleasure incorporation death imagery poem dark air connects ode poems discuss demonic nature poetic imagination including poem loss physical world sees dead uses abrupt brutal word sings contrast immortal mortal man sitting garden acute effort imagination reception contemporary critics enjoyed poem heavily quoted reviews anonymous review poetry ran august october stated minor poems prefer ode inclined prefer poem book let reader judge seventh charm find difficult explain read ode time increased delight time wrote review poem august august indicator specimen poems lyrical quoting entire ode mixture real melancholy imaginative relief poetry presents cup rational critics undertaken find wrong true follow true true relief real mixture good anonymous review september edition argued greatness poetry exemplified poems including ode injustice author works estimating merit rendered anxious opening volume find likely seize fast hold general sympathy turn overwhelming power talent promising respects present age called encourage found wished respect extraordinary wishes went far reasonable expectations found nature present common power author mind gifted shape appeared compositions calculated throw shame lying vulgar spirit young temple cried questions leave settled kind degree merits instance proof justice praise following passage ode distinct noble true thoughts chords direct communication naturally constituted hearts echoes strain bout depths human review january hunt claimed wrote poem poet mortal illness knew voice death claim specimen descriptive power rich original following lines ode flow far profound fountain inspiration end 19th century analysis poem dominant view influence later interpretations poem bridges declared poem best thought poem contained artificial language particular emphasised use word stanza examples artificial language suggested ode deeply flawed contains failed supply standard logic allow reader understand relationship poet bird arguing believed superior ode ode melancholy ode arguing exact opposite stated autumn showed greater logical thought presented cases intended 20th century criticism beginning 20th century referred lines alongside lines claimed poetry millions permitted little lines magic vision rest poetry argued long poetic privilege enjoyed solely account pre song birds ode ode english literature written men claim special exact knowledge argued ode genius height imagination rich satisfying phrase absolute contrasted calling draft southern vintage praise art passage like fourth stanza praise comment stroke art like throw doubt reader power perceive bridge view ode taken analysis poems like argue later believed problem poem emphasis rhythm language instead main ideas poem describing fourth stanza poem claimed comes stanza remarkable piece imagination end feels light blown characteristic sudden flashes fires ordinary material later declared seventh stanza great stanza imagination heat stanza suppose common consent taken offering concluded stanza believe reader watched work finished eve seen slowly believe perfect stanza achieved easy draft obviously written wrote remembers poem recording reader following essay saw poem rich poem contains complications appreciate depth significance issues engaged brooks later argue wrought poem thematically unified negative criticisms lodged poem responded critical attack emphasis rhyme language forth argument similar brooks poem thematically coherent poet poem different writer poem consciously chose shift themes poem contrasts poem represent pain felt comparing real world ideal world found imagination responded directly claims find points quality sought modified principle possible statements defense group respectable terms thought poetic ability following claimed poems probably ode critic reading ode turmoil forces contend wildly poem resolution possibility resolution reader comes away experience sense wild abyss explained suspect led believe ode tries poetry propose ode succeeds saying poetry ode attempts poet later critical responses poem defended critics returned argument poem lacked structure emphasized word evidence view work praise poem declared ode special interest probably regard richly representative poems reasons quality immediately apparent late spring early summer season exceptional degree concentrated felt need defend use word claimed described feeling able live world imagination praising poem claimed ode ranges widely ode poem regarded exploration testing symbol compared symbol limitations advantages similar defense word claiming world described describing reaching land describing poem compared rest english poetry argued ode greatest lyrics english written speed free doubt poem english comparable length quality composed quickly stated wrong regard ode ode melancholy earlier essays ode form great finished later works late 1960s onward critics describe poem reworking poetic argued poem revealed lacked ability poet critics focused poem ode ignoring possibilities including shakespeare emphasised source phrases responding claims shortcomings critics like echoes argue sources poem claim trying respond escape shadow instead ode original poem white claimed poem richly saturated shakespeare profound ode finally original wholly similarly claimed shakespeare night dream flavored later poem followed claiming left enriched voice shakespeare immortal bird focusing quality poem argued ode supreme expression poetry impulse imaginative escape flies face knowledge human limitation impulse fully expressed away away fly thee described poem celebrated claimed movement eternal realm song magnificent literature poet return shattering continued earlier view poem artificial added poem attempt aesthetic spontaneous later dropped argued absence abandonment poem appeals readers prize personal apparently spontaneous immediately beautiful believe events ode time logic usually granted best seen relation pursuit idea music art review contemporary criticism ode claimed judge volume variety force modern critical responses moments english poetic history repetition word referring reliance ideas poem poet argued notion poetry movement personal consciousness awareness suffering humanity perfectly illustrates fiction took title novel tender night 35th line ode according wording sick home stood tears amid alien corn echoed end reads eve lie head deep tall corn stopped growing live noise dark book version poem quoted chapter novel moon coming sense drunk | Ode to a Nightingale | Language and literature | Language and literature | Poetry |
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