Do It Again (Gabrielle album)
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| Released | 5 March 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2020–2021 | |||
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| Length | 44:39 | |||
| Label | BMG | |||
| Producer | Ian Barter | |||
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| Retro Pop |   [1] |
Do It Again is the seventh studio album by English singer and songwriter Gabrielle. It was released on 5 March 2021 via BMG Rights Management and follows her 2018 collection Under My Skin. Primarily a covers album, Do It Again contains two new original songs and was officially announced on 7 February 2021. It was preceded by the release of lead single "Stop Right Now", which received its radio debut on 8 February during The Radio 2 Breakfast Show hosted by Zoe Ball.[2][3]
Background
Gabrielle appeared as a contestant on the second series of the reality competition The Masked Singer in early 2021. Under the guise of Harlequin, she performed cover songs each week and was finally "unmasked" during the semi-finals, finishing in fourth place. Shortly after her elimination, Gabrielle released the single "Stop Right Now" and announced that she was intending to release a new album featuring studio recorded versions of five of the six covers that she performed on the show, alongside other selected tracks and the original songs "Stop Right Now" and "Can't Hurry Love".[citation needed]
Of the album, Gabrielle stated: "I have loved putting my own stamp on the songs I sang on The Masked Singer along with some of my favourite covers and two new songs I wrote. The new single 'Stop Right Now' was written with Ben Cullum. It's a song I've wanted to release for a while and I would dance to it in my kitchen. I always felt it needed to see the light of day! I am so happy that day has come. I’m really excited for people to hear this album and I hope they enjoy my take on the covers and the new songs too."[4]
Gabrielle intends to support the album on her Rise Again Tour in November 2021, which celebrates the 20th anniversary of her 1999 album Rise. The tour was originally planned to take place in 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]
Critical reception
Awarding Do It Again four stars, Retro Pop called Gabrielle "one of Britain's most iconic voices" and noted that, "Classics like Smile, Teardrops and I’ll Be There sit alongside recent hits from Harry Styles, Billie Eilish and Rihanna for a collection that’s undeniably timeless."[6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original artist | Length |
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| 1. | "Killing Me Softly with His Song" | Roberta Flack | 4:24 | |
| 2. | "Everything I Wanted" | Billie Eilish | 3:43 | |
| 3. | "Falling" | Harry Styles | 4:14 | |
| 4. | "Stop Right Now" |
| 3:25 | |
| 5. | "Teardrops" | Womack & Womack | 3:41 | |
| 6. | "Proud Mary" | John Fogerty | Creedence Clearwater Revival | 2:58 |
| 7. | "Bring It On Home to Me" | Sam Cooke | Sam Cooke | 2:42 |
| 8. | "Can't Hurry Love" |
| 3:47 | |
| 9. | "Smile" | Charlie Chaplin | Nat King Cole | 3:16 |
| 10. | "Diamonds" | Rihanna | 3:51 | |
| 11. | "I'll Be There" | The Jackson 5 | 3:37 | |
| 12. | "Fast Car" | Tracy Chapman | Tracy Chapman | 5:01 |
| Total length: | 44:39 | |||
Charts
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[7] | 6 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[8] | 4 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[9] | 1 |
| UK R&B Albums (OCC)[10] | 1 |
See also
- List of UK Independent Albums Chart number ones of 2021
- List of UK R&B Albums Chart number ones of 2021
- List of UK top-ten albums in 2021
References
- ^ "Gabrielle – Do It Again". Retro Pop. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
- ^ "🎉 My new single Stop Right Now is out now and is taken from my new album, Do It Again which will be released on 5th March. Pre-order now..." 7 February 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2021 – via Instagram.
- ^ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (8 February 2021). "Gabrielle To Release New Album 'Do It Again' In March". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
- ^ Copsey, Rob (8 February 2021). "Gabrielle announces new album Do It Again following The Masked Singer reveal". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ Baines, Huw (27 July 2020). "Gabrielle Reschedules Rise Again UK And Ireland Tour For 2021". Stereoboard. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ Gotto, Connor (3 March 2021). "Gabrielle – Do It Again". Retro Pop. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 March 2021.