I Megaphone

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The correct title of this article is i Megaphone. The initial letter is shown capitalized due to technical restrictions.
i Megaphone
i Megaphone cover
Studio album by Imogen Heap
Released June 16, 1998
Recorded 1997
Genre Rock
Length 48:42
Label Almo Sounds
Producer(s) Imogen Heap, David Kahne, Dave Stewart, Guy Sigsworth
Professional reviews
Imogen Heap chronology
i Megaphone
(1998)
Speak for Yourself
(2005)


Japanese reissue cover
Japanese reissue cover

i Megaphone is the first album recorded by British singer-songwriter, Imogen Heap. It was released in 1998, and features the singles, "Getting Scared," "Shine," "Come Here Boy" and "Oh Me, Oh My" (released to US radio only). The title is an anagram of "Imogen Heap," and was picked as it connotes her freedom of expression on the record.

Contents

[edit] Track listing

All songs written by Heap unless otherwise noted.

  1. "Getting Scared" (Heap, Sigsworth) – 4:53
  2. "Sweet Religion" – 4:03
  3. "Oh Me, Oh My" – 5:05
  4. "Shine" – 4:40
  5. "Whatever" (Eisler, Heap) – 3:44
  6. "Angry Angel" – 4:45
  7. "Candlelight" – 4:39
  8. "Rake It In" (Eisler, Heap) – 3:50
  9. "Come Here Boy" – 3:58
  10. "Useless" – 5:19
  11. "Sleep" – 3:46
  12. "Airplane" (Heap, Sigsworth) (Japanese Bonus Track) – 4:20
  13. "Whatever" Demo Version (Eisler, Heap) (Japanese Bonus Track) – 3:44

[edit] Japan reissue

In January 2002, Aozora Records re-released i Megaphone in Japan, replacing the deleted 1998 Japanese edition. The album comes packaged in a square hard cardboard case, which one side containing the album booklet, and one side containing the CD, featuring all new artwork and bonus tracks.

All songs written by Heap unless otherwise noted.

  1. "Getting Scared" (Heap, Sigsworth) – 4:53
  2. "Sweet Religion" – 4:03
  3. "Oh Me, Oh My" – 5:05
  4. "Shine" – 4:40
  5. "Whatever" (Eisler, Heap) – 3:44
  6. "Angry Angel" – 4:45
  7. "Candlelight" – 4:39
  8. "Rake It In" (Eisler, Heap) – 3:50
  9. "Come Here Boy" – 3:58
  10. "Useless" – 5:19
  11. "Sleep" – 3:46
  12. "Aeroplace" Frou Frou Mix (Heap, Sigsworth) – 4:20
  13. "Feeling Strange" – 4:38
  14. "Blanket" Featuring Urban Species (Heap, Urban Species) – 5:47
  15. "Kidding" Live (Hidden Track) – 4:31

[edit] Personnel

Additional Personnel

  • David Kahne - Producer, Engineer, Mixing
  • Dave Stewart - Producer
  • Guy Sigsworth - Producer
  • Nick Addison - Engineer
  • Phil Bodger - Engineer
  • Peter Norris - Engineer
  • Greg Calbi - Mastering
  • Roland Herrington - Mixing
  • Dwight Marshall - Photography
  • Chazz - Photography
  • Alex Silva - Programming
  • Andy Wright - Programming

[edit] Singles

Getting Scared
UK 12" promo (1997)
1.Getting Scared  4.51
Shine
Come Here Boy
US CD promo (1998)
1.Come Here Boy  3.58
Oh Me Oh My