Breathless (Shayne Ward album)

Breathless
Studio album by Shayne Ward
Released 26 November 2007 (standard)
4 November 2008 (deluxe)
Recorded 2006–07
Genre Pop, R&B
Length 43:38
Label Sony BMG, Syco
Producer Rami Yacoub, Arnthor Birgisson, Jonas Jeberg, Cutfather, AJ Junior, Paul Meehan, Justin Trugman, Ryan Tedder
Shayne Ward chronology
Shayne Ward
(2006)		 Breathless
(2007)		 Obsession
(2010)
Alternative cover
Deluxe Edition cover
Singles from Breathless
  1. "If That's OK with You"
    Released: 19 August 2007
  2. "No U Hang Up"
    Released: 19 August 2007
  3. "Breathless"
    Released: 19 November 2007

Breathless is the second studio album by English singer Shayne Ward. It was released through Syco Music in the United Kingdom on 26 November 2007.[1] The album is mostly written by Rami Yacoub, Arnthor Birgisson and Savan Kotecha. The album was commercially successful, debuting at number two on the UK Albums Chart. It sold 95,801 units within a week of release, although ultimately less successful than its predecessor, Ward's self-titled album.

Two singles were released from the album, one of which was a Double A-side. On 31 October 2007, an official Breathless DVD, which included exclusive interviews and five music videos, was released via Woolworths stores in the UK. The album has earned a platinum certification in the United Kingdom and went five times platinum in Ireland.

Background

Ward worked on the album for nearly a year and a half, longer than he had spent on his previous solo album and The X Factor put together. Ward described the album as a more "funky, sexy and different step from him."[2] Producers Rami Yacoub, Arnthor Birgisson, and Ryan Tedder also worked on the album.[3] The first single from the album, "If That's OK with You" / "No U Hang Up", was released to radio on September 7, 2007. The video for "If That's OK With You" were premiered on 18 August 2007. On 14 September, the single was released physically, and the video for "No U Hang Up" was released via Channel 4 and Ward's official YouTube page. The single reached number two in the Britain and number eleven in Ireland.

The second and final single from the album was "Breathless", which was released on November 19, 2007. Television promotion included appearances on the fourth series of The X Factor on 10 November 2007 and The Paul O'Grady Show on 19 November 2007. The single entered the UK Singles Chart at #2 on 25 November 2007. During the release of "Breathless", it was announced that Ward was planning a six-month-long British tour to support the album. The tour started in Glasgow, Scotland on 12 May 2008 and eventually ended in Ireland on 29 December 2008, following extra dates being added. The tour visited cities such as London, Sheffield, Aberdeen and Manchester.

Reception

Commercial performance

On 2 December 2007, the album reached number one in the Irish Albums Chart, knocking Leona Lewis off the top.[4] It debuted at number two in the UK Albums Chart selling 95,801 in its first week, being held off by Lewis[4][5] To date it has sold over 450,000 copies in the UK.[6]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [7]
Digital Spy [8]
The Times [9]
Virgin Media [10]
Yahoo! Music UK [11]

The album has received mixed reviews from music critics. Times Online gave the album three out of five stars[12] stating "With chart battles involving producers rather than artists, poor Ward finds himself fighting it out with the big budget likes of Justin Timberlake in the sweet voice stakes."[12] The website also commented that the album was largely ballad-free, and the gleeful If That’s OK With You borrows deftly from Rihanna’s "Pon De Replay". "Damaged" and a cover of the SOS Band’s "Just Be Good to Me" eschew bland international R&B for the pop reggae that Ace of Base once sold by the million. Better still is "Stand by Your Side" and the soul stomper "Tangled Up", both reminiscent of George Michael’s finest, could signpost his future."[12] The BBC gave the album a mixed-to positive review, calling it "an album that sums up the predicament of the reality pop star. Having taken the fast track to the big time, Shayne has no style of his own and is open to the whims of his production team."[13]

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "No U Hang Up"  Rami Yacoub, Arnthor Birgisson, Savan KotechaRami, Arnthor 4:22
2. "Breathless"  Yacoub, Birgisson, KotechaRami, Arnthor 3:47
3. "If That's OK with You"  Birgisson, Kotecha, Max MartinArnthor 3:36
4. "Damaged"  Yacoub, Birgisson, KotechaRami, Arnthor 4:03
5. "Stand by Your Side"  Remee, John Reid, Joe Belmaati, Mich HansenJonas Jeberg, Cutfather 3:39
6. "Until You"  Yacoub, Birgisson, KotechaRami, Arnthor 4:08
7. "Some Tears Never Dry"  Yacoub, Birgisson, KotechaRami, Arnthor 3:49
8. "Melt the Snow"  Yacoub, Birgisson, KotechaRami, Arnthor 3:47
9. "Tangled Up"  Evan Rogers, Carl SturkenRami, Arnthor, AJ Junior 3:53
10. "Just Be Good to Me"  James Harris III, Terry LewisBrian Rawling, Paul Meehan 3:45
11. "U Got Me So"  Yacoub, Birgisson, KotechaRami, Arnthor 3:38
12. "You Make Me Wish"  Yacoub, Birgisson, KotechaRami, Arnthor 3:56
13. "Tell Him"  Ryan Tedder, Justin Trugman, Kotecha, Ashraf JannusiJustin Trugman, Ryan Tedder 3:59

Charts and certifications

Charts

Chart (2007–2008) Peak
position
Danish Albums Chart[16] 39
European Top 100 Albums 12
Irish Albums Chart[17] 1
Scottish Albums Chart[18] 3
UK Albums Chart[19] 2

Certifications

Country Provider Certification Sales
Ireland IRMA 5xPlatinum 80,000+

Preceded by
Spirit by Leona Lewis		 Irish Album Chart number one album
2 December 2007 - 20 December 2007 		Succeeded by
Call Me Irresponsible by Michael Bublé

Release history

Region Date Edition
United Kingdom[20] 26 November 2007 Standard Edition
Japan[21] 2 February 2008 Standard Edition
Asia[22] 4 November 2008 Special Edition

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Breathless Arriving at the end of 2007". play. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 2007-09-09. Retrieved 2007-09-09.
  2. ↑ Shayne Ward: Still leaving them Breathless Archived December 31, 2007, at the Wayback Machine. video interview, November 2007
  3. ↑ "Release date and producer confirmed". Hmv.co.uk. Retrieved 2010-10-19.
  4. 1 2 "Shane Ward - Breathless". aCharts.us. Retrieved 2007-11-18.
  5. ↑ "EG 2008: SHAYNE WARD". Evening Post. Retrieved 2007-12-30.
  6. ↑ "Music - News - Ward: 'My new album is unbelievable'". Digital Spy. 2009-09-11. Retrieved 2010-10-19.
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  12. 1 2 3 "Times Online reviews Breathless". Times Online. London: Times Online UK. 2007-11-24. Retrieved 2007-11-24. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  13. ↑ Long, Chris (2007-11-24). "BBC Talks about Breathless". Times Online. Times Online UK. Retrieved 2007-11-24.
  14. 1 2 "Images for Shayne Ward - Breathless". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2014-03-06.
  15. ↑ "Images for Shayne Ward - Breathless". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2014-03-06.
  16. ↑ "danishcharts.com - Shayne Ward - Breathless". IFPI. Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 October 2010.
  17. ↑ "Chart Track". Irish Albums Chart. GfK. Retrieved 19 October 2010.
  18. ↑ "Archive Chart". UK Albums Chart. The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 October 2010.
  19. ↑ "Archive Chart". UK Albums Chart. The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 October 2010.
  20. ↑ "Shayne Ward: Breathless (2007): CD". hmv.com. Retrieved 2010-10-19.
  21. ↑ "Amazon.co.jp： ブレスレス: シェイン・ワード: 音楽". Amazon.co.jp. 2008-02-20. Retrieved 2010-10-19.
  22. ↑ "Amazon.co.jp： Breathless (Bonus Dvd): Shayne Ward: 音楽". Amazon.co.jp. 2008-11-04. Retrieved 2010-10-19.
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