Dream Soldier is the fourth album by soul singer-songwriter Des'ree. It was released on 31 March, 2003 on Sony Soho Square, and features the UK top 75 single, "It's Okay". The album was a commercial failure in comparison to her previous three studio albums, entering and peaking at number 178 on the UK Albums Chart.[1] It is currently Des'ree's final studio album as she has not released any new material since the album's release.
Singles
Only one single was released from Dream Soldier due to the commercial performance of the album. "It's Okay", which featured a radio mix by Stargate was released on 24 March, 2003.[2]
Track listing
- Worldwide Edition[3]
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| 1. |
"It's Okay" (Stargate Radio Edit) | |
3:27 |
| 2. |
"Why?" | |
4:19 |
| 3. |
"Righteous Night" | |
4:12 |
| 4. |
"Doesn't Matter" | |
4:16 |
| 5. |
"Human" | |
4:15 |
| 6. |
"Cool Morning" | |
4:16 |
| 7. |
"Something Special" | |
4:28 |
| 8. |
"Love Beautiful" | |
4:14 |
| 9. |
"Nothing to Lose" | |
3:53 |
| 10. |
"Fate" | |
5:16 |
| 11. |
"It's Okay" | |
3:35 |
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| 12. |
"Holding on for Dear Life" |
5:40 |
Credits
Production
- Arranged by – Will Malone (tracks: 1 to 5, 8, 9)
- Engineered by - Alex Scannell, Simon Changer
- Engineered by (Strings) – Alex Scannell (tracks: 2, 4, 8, 9)
- Mastered by – Ray Staff
- Mixed by – Jonathan Quarmby (tracks: 2 to 11), Kevin Bacon (tracks: 2-11), Stargate (track: 1)
- Producer – Des'ree (tracks: 2 to 11), Jonathan Quarmby (tracks: 2-11), Kevin Bacon (tracks: 2-11), Stargate (track: 1)
Personnel
- Backing Vocals – Chris Ballin (tracks: 1, 3, 11), Derek Green (tracks: 1, 3, 11), Des'ree (tracks: 1 to 4, 9 to 11)
- Bass – Kevin Bacon (tracks: 1 to 5, 8 to 10)
- Guitar – Mark Sheridan (tracks: 1, 3, 4 to 6, 9, 10)
- Keyboards – Jonathan Quarmby (tracks: 1 to 10)
- Strings – The London Metropolitan Orchestra (tracks: 1 to 9)
Charts
The album currently marks the last time Des'ree charted in the UK. The album stayed on the charts for 3 weeks, peaking at 178, before dropping off. The lead, and only single "It's Okay" was able to hang on a little bit longer, peaking on the UK singles chart at 69 before slipping off of the charts. This album failed to chart in the U.S. as well as the single. Des'ree has not returned to recording/releasing music since this album's release. Following the commercial and critical failure of "Dream Soldier", Des'ree was dropped by her label, Sony Music.
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