Somewhere in the Real World

Somewhere in the Real World
Studio album by
Vanessa Amorosi
Released24 May 2008 (2008-05-24)
Length50:04[1]
LabelUniversal Music Australia
ProducerRon Aniello[2]
Vanessa Amorosi chronology
The Best of Vanessa Amorosi
(2005) 		Somewhere in the Real World
(2008) 		Hazardous
(2009)
Singles from Somewhere in the Real World
  1. "Kiss Your Mama!"
    Released: 8 September 2007
  2. "Perfect"
    Released: 26 April 2008[3]
  3. "The Simple Things (Something Emotional)"
    Released: 20 September 2008

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

"Kiss Your Mama!" was released as the first single from the album on 8 September 2007. It reached the top twenty of the ARIA Singles Chart. "Perfect" was released as the album's second single in April 2008. The song peaked at number 4 on the ARIA singles chart, achieved Platinum accreditation and was the most played Australian song on Australian radio for 2008. "Perfect" was used in the Seven Network's promotion for Bionic Woman. "The Simple Things (Something Emotional)" was released as the album's third single in September 2008 and peaked at number 36. Additionally, "Start It" was chosen by the Australian Football League (AFL) to be their theme song in 2008.[7]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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' Delta Goodrem and Kylie Minogue.[9] It debuted at four on the ARIA Albums Chart, becoming Amorosi's highest-charting album since her debut, The Power.[10]

Track listing

Somewhere in the Real World track listing[1]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Start It"
Aniello2:55
2."Perfect"
  • Amorosi
  • David Franj
Clif Magness4:47
3."A Little Love"
  • Amorosi
  • David Tyson
Greg Wells3:53
4."Kiss Your Mama!"
  • Amorosi
  • Aniello
  • David Kopp
  • Silya Nymoen
Aniello3:07
5."The Simple Things (Something Emotional)"
  • Amorosi
  • Pam Reswick
Aniello4:30
6."Somewhere in the Real World"
  • Amorosi
  • Aniello
Aniello4:30
7."19 Turning Point"
  • Amorosi
  • Magness
Magness3:41
8."Send Me the Manual"
  • Amorosi
  • Reswick
Wells3:19
9."I Thought We'd Stay Together"
  • Amorosi
  • Aniello
Aniello3:10
10."My House"
  • Amorosi
  • Reswick
Wells3:31
11."My Problem Is You"
  • Amorosi
  • Adrian Hannan
  • Barbara Hannan
  • Abby "Skye" Loidl
David Tyson4:06
12."I Want Your Fire"
  • Amorosi
  • Aniello
Aniello3:14
13."Who Am I?"
Aniello5:21
iTunes bonus track[11]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
14."Perfect" (Acoustic)
  • Amorosi
  • Franj
Clif Magness5:54

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for Somewhere in the Real World
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[14] Gold 35,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history for Somewhere in the Real World
Region Date Label Catalogue Ref.
Australia 24 May 2008 Universal Music Australia CD 1720309 [4]

References

  1. ^ a b Get Music - Universal Music Australia: Somewhere In The Real World
  2. ^ Nettwerk.com: Ron Aniello
  3. ^ AccessAllAreas.net.au: Vanessa Amorosi's Perfect new single!
  4. ^ a b VanessaAmorosi.com: Biography
  5. ^ "Access All Areas: Vanessa Amorosi". accessallareas. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  6. ^ Premier Artists - Artist Roster: Vanessa Amorosi Archived 20 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ "Undercover Vanessa Amorosi Kicks A Goal". undercover. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  8. ^ a b Allmusic review
  9. ^ "bio @ Vanessa Amorosi's Official Website". 1 January 2006. Archived from the original on 18 January 2006.
  10. ^ a b "Australiancharts.com – Vanessa Amorosi – Somewhere in the Real World". Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  11. ^ iTunes Tracklisting
  12. ^ "ARIA Charts - End Of Year Charts - Top 100 Albums 2008". ARIA Charts. Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  13. ^ "ARIA Charts - End Of Year Charts - Top Australian Albums 2008". ARIA Charts. Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  14. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2008 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 19 September 2019.