Jackie Thomas (album)
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
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 | 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
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
