Wreck of the Day
| Wreck of the Day | ||||
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| Studio album by Anna Nalick | ||||
| Released | April 19, 2005 (U.S.) | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 43:44 | |||
| Label | Columbia CK 90891 (U.S.) | |||
| Producer | Eric Rosse, Christopher Thorn, Brad Smith | |||
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| Singles from Wreck of the Day | ||||
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Wreck of the Day is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Anna Nalick, first released in the United States on April 19, 2005 by Columbia Records. It was produced by ex-Blind Melon members Brad Smith and Christopher Thorn at their own Studio Wishbone.
In 2006, an expanded version of the album was released to stores. This expanded version included a rearranged version of the title track, three added demo songs, and new cover art. As of August 2, 2006, the album has sold 623,668 copies.
Critical reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Rolling Stone | [2] |
The album was generally well received by music critics, earning a 3/5 star rating from Rolling Stone.
Chart performance
Wreck of the Day debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200. The album charted for 27 weeks and was certified Gold by the RIAA on September 9, 2005.[3] The album recharted for two weeks in March 2006 and then again for three weeks in July and August, bringing its chart run to 33 weeks.[4]
Track listing
All tracks written by Anna Nalick.
| Standard edition | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Breathe (2 AM)" | 4:40 |
| 2. | "Citadel" | 2:46 |
| 3. | "Paper Bag" | 3:27 |
| 4. | "Wreck of the Day" | 4:06 |
| 5. | "Satellite" | 4:00 |
| 6. | "Forever Love (Digame)" | 3:16 |
| 7. | "In the Rough" | 4:09 |
| 8. | "In My Head" | 4:07 |
| 9. | "Bleed" | 3:56 |
| 10. | "Catalyst" | 3:39 |
| 11. | "Consider This" | 3:35 |
| Total length: | 41:44 | |
| 2006 Re-Release | ||
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| No. | Title | Length |
| 12. | "Wreck Of The Day" ('06) | 4:09 |
| 13. | "Drink Me" (Acoustic Version) | 3:02 |
| 14. | "Soldier" (Demo Version) | 5:18 |
| 15. | "More Than Melody" (Demo Version) | 2:36 |
| Total length: | 56:46 | |
| Japan bonus tracks | ||
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| No. | Title | Length |
| 12. | "Drink Me" (Acoustic Version) | 3:02 |
| 13. | "Catalyst" (Acoustic Version) | 3:31 |
| Total length: | 48:17 | |
Production
- Produced & Recorded By Eric Rosse, Christopher Thorn & Brad Smith
- Mixed By Mark Endert
- Mastered By Steve Marcussen
Personnel
- Anna Nalick: Acoustic Guitars, All Vocals
- Christopher Thorn, Stuart Mathis, Lyle Workman: Guitars
- Brad Smith: Bass & Percussion
- Zak Rae, Eric Rosse: Keyboards, Piano, Organ, Harmonium
- Joey Waronker, Matt Chamberlain: Drums
- Cello: Cameron Stone
- String Arrangements: Eric Rosse & Cameron Stone
- Percussion: Christopher Nalick
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Top 40[5] | 14 |
| Billboard 200[4] | 22 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[6] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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*sales figures based on certification alone | ||
References
- ↑ AllMusic review
- ↑ "Wreck Of The Day: Review". Rolling Stone. May 5, 2005. Archived from the original on April 9, 2006.
- ↑ "Gold & Platinum - Anna Nalick - Wreck of the Day". RIAA.
- 1 2 "Anna Nalick - Chart History". Billboard 200. Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
- ↑ "Anna Nalick - Wreck of the Day". Charts.Org.NZ. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
- ↑ "American album certifications – Anna Nalick – Wreck of the Day". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 21, 2016. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH
- Anna Nalick; "Wreck Of The Day" CD Liner Notes. 2005, Columbia Records.