Jackie Thomas is the self-titled debut studio album by Jackie Thomas, the winner of the first New Zealand series of The X Factor, released through Sony Music New Zealand on 9 August 2013.[1] It debuted at number one in the New Zealand album charts and was certified Gold.[2] The album's lead single "It's Worth It" preceded the album's release.
| Jackie Thomas | |
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| Studio album by Jackie Thomas | |
| Released | August 9, 2013 |
| Recorded | July 2013, Auckland |
| Genre | Pop |
| Length | 42:12 |
| Label | Sony Music New Zealand |
| Singles from Jackie Thomas | |
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Background
editThe album was recorded days after Thomas became the winner of the first New Zealand series of The X Factor.[3] The album comprises 12 tracks, 11 of which are cover versions of songs that Thomas originally performed in the live shows of The X Factor. It features her highly praised audition song "Skinny Love".[4] The lead single "It's Worth It" is the album's one original song.[5]
Singles
editFollowing Thomas' win on the first series of The X Factor (New Zealand) on 22 July 2013, her winner's single "It's Worth It" was released for digital download and on CD, and served as the lead single from the album.[6] The song debuted at number one and was certified Platinum.[7] Album track "Skinny Love" also charted at 23.[8]
Response
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| New Zealand Herald | (2.5/5)[5] |
In his review in the New Zealand Herald's TimeOut entertainment supplement, music writer Scott Kara described the album as appealing to fans of Jackie Thomas, but noted that, "although Thomas has a great voice, her performances are tentative". Kara singled out the versions of "Skinny Love" and "Dreams" as album highlights.[5]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original artist | Length |
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| 1. | "It's Worth It" | Anthony Egizii, David Musumeci, Adam Argyle | Jackie Thomas | 3:13 |
| 2. | "Skinny Love" | Justin Vernon | Bon Iver | 3:23 |
| 3. | "Next to Me" | Emeli Sandé, Hugo Chegwin, Harry Craze | Emeli Sandé | 3:17 |
| 4. | "Video Games" | Elizabeth Grant, Justin Parker | Lana Del Rey | 4:31 |
| 5. | "Angel" | Sarah McLachlan | Sarah McLachlan | 3:44 |
| 6. | "Maybe Tomorrow" | Geoff Maddock | Goldenhorse | 2:56 |
| 7. | "Son of a Preacher Man" | John Hurley, Ronnie Wilkins | Dusty Springfield | 2:21 |
| 8. | "Toxic" | Cathy Dennis, Henrik Jonback, Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg | Britney Spears | 2:38 |
| 9. | "Dreams" | Stevie Nicks | Fleetwood Mac | 4:15 |
| 10. | "Stay" | Mikky Ekko, Justin Parker | Rihanna | 4:02 |
| 11. | "Black Velvet" | David Tyson, Christopher Ward | Alannah Myles | 3:55 |
| 12. | "Wonderwall" | Noel Gallagher | Oasis | 4:02 |
| Total length: | 42:12 | |||
Charts and certifications
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References
edit- ^ "Jackie Thomas". iTunes. 9 August 2013. Archived from the original on 11 October 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
- ^ a b c "19 AUGUST 2013". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 22 September 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
- ^ "AS KIWI AS: JACKIE THOMAS - IT'S WORTH IT". More FM. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
- ^ "Jackie Thomas crowned X Factor winner". Stuff. 23 July 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
- ^ a b c "Album review: Jackie Thomas, Jackie Thomas". NZ Herald. 15 August 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
- ^ "Jackie Thomas crowned X Factor winner". The Southland Times. 22 July 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
- ^ "Jackie Thomas Album Out Today; Single Certified Platinum". Scoop. Archived from the original on 13 August 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
- ^ "19 AUGUST 2013". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 16 August 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.