Under My Skin (Gabrielle album)
Under My Skin is the sixth studio album by English singer and songwriter Gabrielle. It was released on 17 August 2018 via BMG Rights Management, her first studio record in 11 years since 2007's Always. Two singles have been released from the album; the lead single, "Show Me", was released on 26 April 2018. The second single "Shine", was released on 6 July 2018.
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Released | 17 August 2018 | |||
Recorded | 2017–2018 | |||
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Length | 44:49 (Standard Edition) 52:09 (Deluxe Edition) | |||
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Singles from Under My Skin | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
The Guardian | [1] |
Gabrielle launched the new record with a sold-out show at London's Jazz Café on 8 May 2018.[2]
Reception
In a 3 out of 5 star review, Dave Simpson of The Guardian referred to the album as "a heartfelt comeback" that "makes it seem as if she never went away" and added that "the glossy pop-soul production is as catchy as her smashes" but that several songs "would be self-help manual material if they weren’t so passionately, sincerely sung". He concluded by explaining that "while more grit in the butter wouldn’t have gone amiss, Under My Skin returns to the sound that made Gabrielle famous".[3]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Under My Skin" |
| Ian Barter | 3:46 |
2. | "Thank You" |
| Steve Chrisanthou | 3:28 |
3. | "Show Me" |
| Chrisanthou | 3:29 |
4. | "Every Step" |
| Barter | 3:16 |
5. | "Stronger" |
| Chrisanthou | 4:23 |
6. | "Put Up a Fight" |
| Barter | 3:42 |
7. | "Signs" |
| Barter | 3:51 |
8. | "Breathe" |
| Barter | 3:57 |
9. | "Young and Crazy" |
| Chrisanthou | 3:18 |
10. | "Take a Minute" |
| Chrisanthou | 3:30 |
11. | "Won't Back Down" |
| Barter | 4:12 |
12. | "Shine" |
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| 3:57 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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13. | "Like I Loved You" |
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| 3:24 |
14. | "A Good Heart" |
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| 3:51 |
Personnel
Adapted from qobuz[4]
- Gabrielle – vocals, backing vocals, composition
- Ian Barter – production, drums, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, record engineering, composition
- Steve Chrisanthou – composition, production, guitar, bass guitar, mixing engineering, record engineering
- Tim Larsson – composition, production, piano, mix engineer, record engineering
- Tobias Lundgren – composition, production, guitar, mix engineering, record engineering
- Louise Hull – backing vocals
- Christian Burns – backing vocals
- Jennifer Kästel – backing vocals
- Jay Reynolds – mix engineering
- Guy Massey – mix engineering
- Dick Beetham – master engineering
- Chris Smith – drums
- Paul Siddall – keyboards
- Tim Kellet – brass
- Andy Thornton – bass guitar
Charts
Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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Scottish Albums (OCC)[5] | 5 |
UK Albums (OCC)[6] | 7 |
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[7] | 1 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Version | Label |
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Various[8] | 17 August 2018 | digital download, audio streaming | Standard Edition | BMG Rights |
UK[9] | CD, LP | |||
Various[10] | 15 March 2019 | digital download, audio streaming | Deluxe Edition |
References
- "Gabrielle: Under My Skin review – a heartfelt comeback". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- "Gabrielle The Jazz Café, London live review". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- "Gabrielle: Under My Skin review – a heartfelt comeback". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- "Under My Skin - Gabrielle - Credits - qobuz". qobuz. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- "Under My Skin by Gabrielle on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Under My Skin by Gabrielle on discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Under My Skin by Gabrielle on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved 16 March 2019.