It's Only Natural (Natural album)

It's Only Natural is the second and final studio album released by American boy band Natural, released via Sony BMG and Transcontinental Records in Germany on March 15, 2004.[1] The album was preceded by the release of the singles "What If", "Let Me Just Fly" and "Just One Last Dance", a collaboration with Sarah Connor. The album fared moderately, and was later released in Japan, but became the band's final album.

It's Only Natural
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 15, 2004
Recorded2003–2004
GenrePop rock
Length64:39
LabelSony BMG, Transcontinental
ProducerMike Castonguay, B-Rich, Richie Supa, John Merchant, Alan Glass, Gary Baker, Anthony Little, Billy Chapin, Ben Bledsoe, Emil Gotthard, Dakari, Kay Denar, Rob Tyger
Natural chronology
Keep It Natural
(2002)
It's Only Natural
(2004)
Singles from It's Only Natural
  1. "What If"
    Released: November 10, 2003
  2. "Let Me Just Fly"
    Released: February 16, 2004
  3. "Just One Last Dance"
    Released: March 1, 2004
  4. "Why it Hurts"
    Released: September 13, 2004

Background

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The album became the band's second and final release, after their split was announced during their It's Only Natural Farewell Tour. It's Only Natural was a complete departure from the band's debut album, Keep It Natural, which took inspiration from manager Lou Pearlman's other boyband, O-Town. This time, the band decided to take a more mature musical direction, drawing upon a rock and pop sound similar to that of The Calling. The album also drew inspiration from Pearlman's biggest success, the Backstreet Boys.

Four singles were released from the album: "What If", released on November 10, 2003, "Let Me Just Fly", released on February 16, 2004, "Just One Last Dance", a collaboration with Sarah Connor, released on March 1, 2004, and "Why It Hurts", released on September 13, 2004. The German version of the album omits "Just One Last Dance", and also does not include "Why it Hurts", due to the fact it was recorded after the album's initial release, but before the release of the album in Japan, hence its appearance. "Just One Last Dance" also appears on the Japanese version. "Cabdriver" and "3 Miles" had been planned for released as singles, but due to band's disbandment, nothing came of them. As "Cabdriver" was recorded after the album's release, it only appeared as a B-side in Germany, but again, appears on the Japanese release. All four singles from the album appeared in the German Singles Chart top forty, despite little promotion. The album was released in Germany, Austria, Switzerland as well as Malaysia, Philippines, and Japan.

Track listing

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Standard edition[2][3]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro"  0:47
2."Never"Ben Bledsoe, Michael Johnson, Richie SupaMike Castonguay3:15
3."Let Me Just Fly"Alan Glass, Sandi Strmljan, Ben Bledsoe, Mike Castonguay, Marc TerenziMike Castonguay, B-Rich3:31
4."What If" (Eric Nova Radio Mix)Richie Supa, Nina Ossoft, Jodi MarrRichie Supa, John Merchant4:11
5."How She Makes Me Feel"Ben Bledsoe, Michael Johnson, Richie SupaRichie Supa, John Merchant3:45
6."Strange"Gary Baker, Anthony Little, Kevin RichardsonGary Baker, Anthony Little4:10
7."Comin' Up"Ben Bledsoe, Marc Terenzi, Richie Supa, John MerchantMike Castonguay, B-Rich4:10
8."3 Miles"Billy Chapin, Ben Bledsoe, Marc TerenziBilly Chapin4:08
9."One Day Too Late"Gary Baker, Anthony Little, Howie DoroughGary Baker, Anthony Little3:41
10."Somedays and Mondays"Billy Chapin, Dan Miller, Christy Beu, CandiceBilly Chapin4:26
11."Now or Never"Ben Bledsoe, Marc Terenzi, Fredrik Thomander, Andreas WikströmMike Castonguay, B-Rich3:07
12."Rock the World With You"Dan Attlerud, Lars AnderssonMike Castonguay, B-Rich3:10
13."Drownin'"Ben Bledsoe, Michael JohnsonMike Castonguay, Ben Bledsoe2:00
14."I Guess It's Over"Rich Cronin, Aaron Accetta, Ben Bledsoe, Marc Terenzi, Patrick King Jr., Michael JohnsonMike Castonguay, B-Rich4:34
15."I Don't Think of You"Jörgen Elofsson, Dan Hill, Keith FollesoEmil Gotthard4:16
16."Blew Me Away"Mike Castonguay, Ben Bledsoe, Michael Johnson, Marc TerenziMike Castonguay, B-Rich4:09
Japanese edition[4]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Let Me Just Fly"Alan Glass, Sandi Strmljan, Ben Bledsoe, Mike Castonguay, Marc TerenziMike Castonguay, B-Rich3:31
2."What If" (Eric Nova Radio Mix)Richie Supa, Nina Ossoft, Jodi MarrRichie Supa, John Merchant4:11
3."How She Makes Me Feel"Ben Bledsoe, Michael Johnson, Richie SupaRichie Supa, John Merchant3:45
4."Comin' Up"Ben Bledsoe, Marc Terenzi, Richie Supa, John MerchantMike Castonguay, B-Rich4:10
5."Why it Hurts"Richie Supa, Nina Ossoft, Jodi MarrRichie Supa, John Merchant4:40
6."3 Miles"Billy Chapin, Ben Bledsoe, Marc TerenziBilly Chapin4:08
7."Now or Never"Ben Bledsoe, Marc Terenzi, Fredrik Thomander, Andreas WikströmMike Castonguay, B-Rich3:07
8."Cabdriver"Dakari, Rich Cronin, Robert CampmanDakari3:29
9."I Don't Think of You"Jorgen Elofsson, Dan Hill, Keith FollesoEmil Gotthard4:16
10."Strange"Gary Baker, Anthony Little, Kevin RichardsonGary Baker, Anthony Little4:10
11."Interlude I (Intro)"Ben Bledsoe, Richie SupaRichie Supa, John Merchant0:47
12."I Guess It's Over"Ben Bledsoe, Rich Cronin, Aaron Accetta, Marc Terenzi, Patrick King Jr., Michael JohnsonMike Castonguay, B-Rich4:34
13."Rock the World With You"Dan Attlerud, Lars AnderssonMike Castonguay, B-Rich3:10
14."One Day Too Late"Gary Baker, Anthony Little, Howie DoroughGary Baker, Anthony Little3:41
15."Never"Ben Bledsoe, Richie Supa, Michael JohnsonMike Castonguay3:15
16."Just One Last Dance" (with Sarah Connor)Kay Denar, Rob TygerKay Denar, Rob Tyger4:11
17."Somedays and Mondays"Billy Chapin, Dan Miller, Christy Beu, CandiceBilly Chapin4:26
18."Interlude II"Ben Bledsoe, Richie SupaRichie Supa, John Merchant1:12
19."Drownin'"Ben Bledsoe, Michael JohnsonMike Castonguay, Ben Bledsoe2:00
20."Blew Me Away"Mike Castonguay, Ben Bledsoe, Michael Johnson, Marc TerenziMike Castonguay, B-Rich4:09

Charts and Certifications

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Year Title Chart Positions
GER AU CH
2004 It's Only Natural
  • Released: March 15, 2004
  • Formats: CD
31
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Singles

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Year Title Chart positions Certifications
GER AU CH
2003 "What If"
  • Released: November 10, 2003
  • Formats: CD
34
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-
RIAA Certified Gold
2004 "Let Me Just Fly"
  • Released: February 16, 2004
  • Formats: CD
23
52
-
2004 "Just One Last Dance"
  • Released: March 1, 2004
  • Formats: CD
1
5
8
Germany (Gold)
2004 "Why It Hurts"
  • Released: September 13, 2004
  • Formats: CD
49
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-

Release history

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Country Date Format Catalogue no.
Germany[3] March 15, 2004 CD, Digital download 82876 51390 2
United States April 27, 2004 EK 76529
Japan[5] September 6, 2004 BVCP-27064

References

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  1. ^ "It's Only Natural - Natural | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
  2. ^ "It's Only Natural: Natural". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-02-25.
  3. ^ a b "Natural – It's Only Natural (2004, CD)". Discogs.
  4. ^ "Natural It's Only Natural Japan Promo CD ALBUM (296091)". Eil.com. Retrieved 2012-02-25.
  5. ^ "Natural It's Only Natural Japanese Promo CD album (CDLP) (296091)".