My Worlds Acoustic
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My Worlds Acoustic is the debut remix album by Canadian singer Justin Bieber. It was released on November 26, 2010 and was initially sold exclusively at Walmart retail stores and Sam's Club. The album features nine acoustic versions of songs from his debut extended play, My World (2009), and first album My World 2.0 (2010), as well as a new song "Pray". The new versions of the songs were produced by Bieber's music director, Dan Kanter, his vocal producer Kuk Harrell, and also producer Rob Wells. Internationally, the set is included as a part of the compilation album, My Worlds: The Collection (2010), which included songs from the previous two releases. My Worlds Acoustic was released to iTunes, on February 8, 2011.
According to Bieber, he wanted to release the album for the naysayers who critiqued his actual singing ability. The singer said that he wanted to have an acoustic album, to reflect the effect of production on his vocals. Although labeled as an acoustic album, the songs still include subtle usages of electronic sounds such as synthesizers. The album received generally favorable reviews from critics, however most critics were not satisfied that the album was not genuinely acoustic. In Canada, the song debuted at number five, and later peaked at number four on the
Background and marketing
On October 18, 2010, Bieber announced on his
It was later confirmed that the song was an inspirational song entitled, "Pray."
To promote the album as well as draw interest for Bieber's then-upcoming 3D film,
Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [12] |
Billboard | (positive)[13] |
Chicago Sun-Times | [14] |
Entertainment Weekly | (B-)[15] |
Rockstar Weekly | [16] |
The Daily Telegraph | (positive)[17] |
The Washington Post | (favorable)[18] |
Lucy Jones of The Daily Telegraph said that "with catchy choruses, soulful key changes and cute hooks laid bare, these are undeniably brilliant pop songs."[17] Jones further commented that "finger clicks, bongos and mellow guitars are a welcome change from the squealing synths and pounding beats favoured by Bieber and his peers," and that the album had the ability to connect with audiences beyond his demographic.[17] Mikael Wood of Entertainment Weekly gave the album a "B−" rating, stating that the album doesn't change Bieber's beloved "kiddie-soul vocals" calling it "perfunctory", but said that acoustic renditions such as "Baby", "One Time" and new song "Pray" deliver their "saccharine payload."[15] Thomas Conneron of Chicago Sun-Times said that "calming down several of the pop tunes with slower tempos and patient singing" was not bad and that slowing everything down made listeners hear how the singer's voice had matured.[14]
Calling it "the sugariest acoustic album in history," Allison Stewart of
Commercial performance
In Canada, My Worlds Acoustic it debuted at number five on the
Track listing
4:09 | |||
9. | "Never Say Never" (featuring Jaden Smith) |
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10. | "Pray" |
| 3:32 |
Total length: | 37:47 |
3:33 | |||
Total length: | 41:20 |
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Notes
- All tracks are noted as "acoustic version".
- ^[a] signifies a songwriter that is only listed on physical editions of the album.
Personnel
Adapted from My Worlds Acoustic liner notes.[9]
- Scooter Braun – executive producer
- Usher Raymond IV – executive producer
- L.A. Reid – executive producer
- Christopher Hicks– producer (all tracks)
- Kuk Harrell – vocal producer (all tracks); producer (tracks 1-9)
- Dan Kanter – producer (tracks 1-9)
- Rob Wells – producer (tracks 1-9)
- The Messengers – producer (track 10)
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[29] | Platinum | 80,000^ |
United States (RIAA)[30] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ Vena, Jocelyn (October 18, 2010). "Justin Bieber To Release Acoustic Album". MTV News. MTV Networks (Viacom). Retrieved November 8, 2010.
- ^ Ziegbe, Mawuse (October 24, 2010). "Justin Bieber Announces Acoustic Album Release Date". MTV News. MTV Networks (Viacom). Retrieved November 8, 2010.
- ^ a b c Vena, Jocelyn (November 2, 2010). "Justin Bieber Is Recording Acoustic Album For The 'Haters'". MTV News. MTV Networks (Viacom). Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ^ Anderson, Kyle. "How Will Justin Bieber's My Worlds Acoustic Rank Against Great Unplugged Albums?". MTV News. MTV Networks (Viacom). Archived from the original on May 26, 2012. Retrieved November 21, 2010.
- ^ a b c d "Justin Bieber's My Worlds Acoustic Album Set For November 26th Release". PR Newswire. United Business Media. Retrieved November 21, 2010.
- Viacom). Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ Viacom). Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ Vena, Jocelyn (November 12, 2010). "Justin Bieber's 'Pray' Hits Internet Singer pleads for 'better day' on inspirational track, which will be on upcoming My Worlds Acoustic". MTV News. MTV Networks (Viacom). Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- ^ a b c Justin Bieber My Worlds Acoustic (Liner notes) Island, RBMG. (2010).
- ^ Vena, Jocelyn. "Justin Bieber's Acoustic 'Never Say Never' Video Debuts At World Series". MTV News. MTV Networks (Viacom). Retrieved November 8, 2010.
- Apple Inc. Retrieved March 8, 2011.
- ^ Rovi Corporation. Retrieved December 21, 2010.
- ^ a b c "Justin Bieber, "My Worlds Acoustic"". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. December 3, 2010. Retrieved February 24, 2011.
- ^ a b Conneron, Thomas (November 25, 2010). "CD review: Justin Bieber, 'My Worlds Acoustic'". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on November 29, 2010. Retrieved November 26, 2010.
- ^ a b Wood, Mikael (November 17, 2010). "My World Acoustic - Music". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 20, 2010.
- ^ a b "CD Review: Justin Bieber - My Worlds Acoustic (4 Stars)". The Rockstar Group (Canada). Archived from the original on December 15, 2010. Retrieved December 29, 2010.
- ^ a b c Jones, Lucy (November 24, 2010). "Justin Bieber: My Worlds Acoustic, CD review". The Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved March 8, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Album review: Justin Bieber, "My Worlds Acoustic"". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 26, 2010.
- ^ "My Worlds Acoustic – Justin Bieber". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 8, 2011.
- Canadian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved March 8, 2011.
- ^ Los Angeles, California: Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
- ^ "My Worlds Acoustic - Justin Bieber (2010)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 7, 2011.
- ^ "My Worlds Acoustic Album Credits". June 30, 2022.
- ^ "My Worlds Acoustic". June 30, 2022.
- ^ "Justin Bieber Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ "Justin Bieber Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ "Top Canadian Albums – Year-End 2011". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2011". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – Justin Bieber – My Worlds Acoustic". Music Canada. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
- ^ "American album certifications – Justin Bieber – My Worlds Acoustic". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 25, 2022.