Headstrong (Ashley Tisdale album)

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Headstrong
Studio album by
Ashley Tisdale
ReleasedFebruary 6, 2007
Recorded2005–2006
Genre
Length44:58
Warner Bros.
Producer
Ashley Tisdale chronology
Headstrong
(2007) 		Guilty Pleasure
(2009)
Singles from Headstrong
  1. "Be Good to Me"
    Released: December 26, 2006
  2. "He Said She Said"
    Released: January 15, 2007
  3. "Not Like That"
    Released: January 25, 2008
  4. "Suddenly"
    Released: May 2, 2008

Headstrong is the debut

Evan "Kidd" Bogart, and Kara DioGuardi
, among others. Commenting that the album garnered its title from her personality, Tisdale said she wanted to use her first album to formally introduce herself “personally”, and not as one of the several characters she is known for.

Headstrong's style derives mainly from the genres of

gold” by the RIAA and the Irish Recorded Music Association
.

The album's lead single, "Be Good to Me," charted moderately in the United States and select European markets; the second single from the album, "He Said She Said," peaked at #58 in the US and appeared on several international charts, peaking within the top 20 in Germany and Austria. The last two singles were released exclusively in certain European countries. The third single, "Not Like That" charted in the top half of several European charts, while the fourth and final single "Suddenly" charted in Germany. Tisdale supported the album with promotional appearances, High School Musical: The Concert, and her tour, Headstrong Tour Across America. The album was ranked as the #6 best album of 2007, by the readers of Billboard Magazine.[1]

Background and development

Tisdale got her first start on

J.R. Rotem confirmed he was producing and writing with Tisdale for the album.[3]

"I want people to know that I'm a real person, and that I’ve been through normal situations, like crushes and heartbreaks. I think hearing my stories will help the audience relate better to me."

Ashley Tisdale on the conception of Headstrong[2]

Tisdale said that the album was an opportunity for her fans to get to know her better, commenting, "People know my characters, but they don't know me."[2] Noting that she never spills much information about her life in interviews, she also said that the album talks about life and things personal to her.[2] Regarding the previous statement, the singer said she wanted people to understand that she was normal, and how they could relate to her.[2] Tisdale titled the album Headstrong, because she calls herself a "headstrong" type of person, commenting that she was the term in the sense of knowing how she wants to look, sing, and come across.[2] In addition to wanting to record songs that "touched" her and those that she could personally identify with, she co-wrote three songs on the album, "Over It," "Not Like That," and "Suddenly."[2]

"Don't Touch (The Zoom Song)" is a cover song, originally performed by

The Matrix and Twin. Additionally, Diane Warren, David Jassy, Guy Roche, Shelly Peiken, Sarah Hudson, Samantha Jade, and Bryan Todd were the other remaining music veterans that worked on the project, with the rest being relatively unknown writers.[4] While the album does not contain credited featured artists, Jassy, Jack D. Elliot, Keely Pressly, Lauren Christy, Scott Spock, Graham Edwards, Kara DioGuardi, Victoria Sandstorm, Windy Wagner, Bryan Todd, Tata Young, and Marissa Pontecorvo provide background vocals on tracks.[5] Jassy performed rap interludes on "Be Good to Me," which he co-wrote.[4] The album was released in the United States on February 6, 2007.[6]

Composition

"Be Good to Me"
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Headstrong derives mainly from the genres of

Middle Eastern music, covers the topic of the "familiar misunderstood-celebrity," but was referred to as more "worked up" than "whiny."[6] Containing rap interludes by Tisdale and clap along beats,[9] according to Gary Graff of Billboard, the song is also liking to Stefani.[7] "Positivity" makes use of syncopated beats and "old-school" synths.[4] "Over It" has "boingy" effects.[6] "Goin' Crazy" has similarities to Britney Spears' "(You Drive Me) Crazy," while "Suddenly" seems to cover Tisdale discovering her stardom.[4] Jon Dolan of Blender coined the song "The Little Mermaid-worthy."[10] Spears is also said to be an influence of Tisdale's "husky, alto" voice in "Over It," and "So Much For You."[9] The dance song "Don't Touch (The Zoom Song)" has an '80's style beat.[9]

Promotion

Tisdale, flaunted by background dancers, performing "Headstrong" during High School Musical: The Concert

To promote the album, Tisdale appeared in several live and televised appearances, performing the singles, "

Y100's Jingle Ball, and Q102's Jingle Ball.[13]

Singles

The album's lead single, "Be Good to Me" was released to mainstream airplay as the album's lead single on March 6, 2007.[14] It was originally released as a B-side for the promo release of "He Said She Said."[14] The single peaked at number 80 on the Billboard Hot 100, while reaching 67 in Austria and 57 in Germany.[15][16][17] The second single, "He Said She Said," originally released as a promo single for the album, was sent to mainstream radio on November 6, 2007.[14] The single peaked at 58 in the United States, 21 in Austria, 17 in Germany, and 62 in Canada.[16][17] It was later certified Gold in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America for shipments of over 500,000 copies.[18] "Not Like That" served as the third single in several European countries, first released on January 25, 2008.[19] It peaked in the top 20 of Germany, top 30 in Switzerland, and at number 31 in Austria.[17][20] The fourth and final single from Headstrong was "Suddenly," which select European markets also received. It was released on May 2, 2008, and peaked at 45 in Germany.[17][21]

Headstrong Tour Across America

Headstrong Tour Across America
Tour by Ashley Tisdale
LocationUnited States
Associated albumHeadstrong
Start dateOctober 14, 2007
End dateDecember 22, 2007
Legs1
No. of shows10
Ashley Tisdale concert chronology

Headstrong Tour Across America was the debut concert tour by American recording artist Ashley Tisdale to promote the album. The backstage of the tour were shown on DVD There's Something About Ashley.

Date City Venue
United States[13]
October 14, 2007 Columbus, OH Polaris Fashion Place
October 16, 2007 Chicago, IL Orland Square Mall
October 17, 2007 Milwaukee, WI Southridge Mall
October 18, 2007 Bethesda, MD Westfield Montgomery
October 20, 2007 East Garden City
Roosevelt Field Mall
October 23, 2007 Philadelphia, PA Willow Grove Park Mall
October 25, 2007 Nashville, TN Opry Mills
October 29, 2007 Minneapolis, MN Mall of America
October 30, 2007
Independence, MO
 Independence Center
November 1, 2007 Dallas, TX Stonebriar Centre

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Arizona Daily Wildcat
(mixed)[9]

Heather Phares of

The Arizona Daily Wildcat commended the album's uptempo songs but critiqued the ballads, commenting she hits the right notes on uptempo numbers, while on ballads, "Any 'Musical' fan knows that Tisdale can belt one out, but this is not apparent on the album."[9] Overall, Ross said, "Although the album fails in places, it is ll [sic] a worthy attempt by an up-and-coming pop artist to please her audience."[9]

Commercial performance

The album debuted at number five on the

German Albums Chart, peaking at 23.[26][27] Headstrong also peaked at 155 on the UK Albums Chart and 16 on the Irish Albums Chart,[28][29] and was later certified Gold in the latter region by the Irish Recorded Music Association.[30]

Track listing

Headstrong track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
0."Intro" (physical only) Jack D. Elliot1:05
1."So Much for You"Adam Longlands,
Michael "Smidi" Smith
Todd, Smith2:54
10."Don't Touch (The Zoom Song)"Adam Anders, Nikki Hassman, Rasmus Bille Bahncke, Rene TromborgAnders, Supaflyas3:11
11."We'll Be Together"PeikenMark Hammond4:00
12."Headstrong"Longlands, Spock, Christy, EdwardsThe Matrix3:11
13."Suddenly"Janice Robinson, TisdaleRoche3:39
Total length:44:58
Japanese bonus track[31]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
14."Be Good to Me" (Scalfati from T.H.C. Scalfonzo Pop Mixshow)DioGuardi, Persson, MolinderTwin (Original), Scalfati (Remix)5:01
Walmart exclusive edition bonus tracks[32]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
14."Who I Am"Bryan Todd, Anton Bass, Michael "Smidi" SmithTodd, Bass, Smith3:18
15."It's Life"Ashley Tisdale, Shelly Peiken, Mark HammondHammond3:47
Walmart revised edition[32]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
16."Be Good to Me" (Scalfati from T.H.C. Scalfonzo Pop Mixshow)DioGuardi, Persson, MolinderTwin (Original), Steven Scalfati (Remix)5:01
US iTunes Store and international digital special edition bonus tracks[33][34]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
14."I Will Be Me"Todd, Smith, Sean Holt, TJ StaffordTodd, Smith3:16
15."He Said She Said" (karaoke version)Rotem, Bogart, TedderRotem3:08
16."Be Good to Me" (karaoke version)DioGuardi, Persson, MolinderTwin3:14
European special edition bonus DVD
No.TitleLength
1."Behind-the-Scenes Ashley Tisdale Footage"24:34
US Ultimate Holiday Gift Edition bonus DVD
No.TitleLength
1."There's Something About Ashley – The Music Video Trilogy"12:08
2."The Life and Times of Ashley Tisdale – The Documentary"46:42

Samples

Personnel

Credits adapted from Headstrong at

Allmusic.[5]

Production

  • Executive Producers: Lori Feldman and Tom Whalley
  • Vocal Producers: Adam Anders and Nikki Hassman
  • Mastering: Chris Gehringer
  • Mastering Assistant: Will Quinnell
  • Engineers: Adam Anders, Rasmus Billie Bähncke, Dushyant Bhakta, Stuart Brawley, Steve Churchyard, Joe Corcoran, Dave Dillbeck, Kara DioGuardi, Chris Holmes, Emanuel Kiriakou, Alan Mason, The Matrix, Greg Ogan and Twin
  • String Arranger:
    David Campbell
  • Assistant Engineers: Tom Bender and Cliff Lin
  • A&R: Tommy Page
  • Photography: Mark Liddell & Brian Bowen Smith
  • Art Direction: Ellen Wakayama
  • Design: Julian Peploe

Charts and certifications

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