Somewhere in the Real World
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Producer | Ron Aniello[2] | |||
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Somewhere in the Real World is the third studio album by Australian artist, Vanessa Amorosi. It was released in Australia on 24 May 2008.[4]
Background
The album was recorded in Los Angeles in 2007. Amorosi said "I think this album represents me finally. When I listen to "Absolutely Everybody" and "Shine" now, I sound like a baby, because I was a baby. Somewhere in the Real World represents who I am now and I believe it's still recognisable. You can't change your soul, but I have matured and have had life experiences that brought out these songs I took a long time making sure that every song on the album meant something to me. I wanted it to be one of those albums you buy, where you listen to it from the beginning to the end and it takes you on a journey. Somewhere in the Real World is a journal of what I've been doing."[5] Amorosi explained why her album is titled Somewhere in the Real World saying "As an entertainer and as a person, I am always searching for what is real."[6]
Singles
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Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | .[8] |
AllMusic editor Matthew Chisling called the album "infectious" and wrote. "Amorosi's impressive vocal range and sexy Anastacia-esque tone carry her to new heights on this versatile, accessible album of slick pop tracks and cooing ballads [...] The album boasts beyond-impressive maturity for a singer/songwriter of such a young age, and Somewhere in the Real World picks up from where her first major album, The Power, left off, establishing a pop star whose grace and maturity reflect dollops of potential. This is a truly impeccable album in terms of balancing credibility, poise, maturity, and all the other things that glorify a true pop artist.".[8]
Chart performance
Somewhere in the Real World was scheduled for release in September 2007, but was delayed due to releases of follow pop artists'
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Start It" |
| Aniello | 2:55 |
2. | "Perfect" |
| Clif Magness | 4:47 |
3. | "A Little Love" |
| Greg Wells | 3:53 |
4. | "Kiss Your Mama!" |
| Aniello | 3:07 |
5. | "The Simple Things (Something Emotional)" |
| Aniello | 4:30 |
6. | "Somewhere in the Real World" |
| Aniello | 4:30 |
7. | "19 Turning Point" |
| Magness | 3:41 |
8. | "Send Me the Manual" |
| Wells | 3:19 |
9. | "I Thought We'd Stay Together" |
| Aniello | 3:10 |
10. | "My House" |
| Wells | 3:31 |
11. | "My Problem Is You" |
| David Tyson | 4:06 |
12. | "I Want Your Fire" |
| Aniello | 3:14 |
13. | "Who Am I?" |
| Aniello | 5:21 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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14. | "Perfect" (Acoustic) |
| Clif Magness | 5:54 |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[14] | Gold | 35,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Label | Catalogue | Ref. |
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Australia | 24 May 2008 | Universal Music Australia | CD 1720309 | [4] |
References
- ^ a b Get Music - Universal Music Australia: Somewhere In The Real World
- ^ Nettwerk.com: Ron Aniello
- ^ AccessAllAreas.net.au: Vanessa Amorosi's Perfect new single!
- ^ a b VanessaAmorosi.com: Biography
- ^ "Access All Areas: Vanessa Amorosi". accessallareas. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ Premier Artists - Artist Roster: Vanessa Amorosi Archived 20 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Undercover Vanessa Amorosi Kicks A Goal". undercover. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ a b Allmusic review
- ^ "bio @ Vanessa Amorosi's Official Website". 1 January 2006. Archived from the original on 18 January 2006.
- ^ a b "Australiancharts.com – Vanessa Amorosi – Somewhere in the Real World". Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ iTunes Tracklisting
- ^ "ARIA Charts - End Of Year Charts - Top 100 Albums 2008". ARIA Charts. Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Charts - End Of Year Charts - Top Australian Albums 2008". ARIA Charts. Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2008 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 19 September 2019.