Jackie Thomas |
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Studio album by Jackie Thomas |
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Released |
August 9, 2013 (2013-08-09) |
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Recorded |
July 2013, Auckland |
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Genre |
Pop |
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Length |
42:12 |
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Label |
Sony Music New Zealand |
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Singles from Jackie Thomas |
- "It's Worth It"
Released: 22 July 2013
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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.
Background
The 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
Following 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
Professional ratings |
Review scores |
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
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1. |
"It's Worth It" | Anthony Egizii, David Musumeci, Adam Argyle | Jackie Thomas |
3:13 |
2. |
"Skinny Love" | Justin Vernon | Birdy |
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 |
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Charts and certifications
Charts
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Certifications
Region |
Certificatiom |
Sales/shipments |
New Zealand (RMNZ)[2] |
Gold |
7,500^ |
^shipments figures based on certification alone |
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References