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Critical reviews of the album were mixed. Allmusic said "she sings about simple, everyday things in an unassuming manner, letting her melodies and girl-next-door charm carry the day".<ref>Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (2007). [http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:knfrxzr5ldfe "Review"] AllMusic.com. Retrieved [[September 28]], [[2007]].</ref> Chuck Arnold (of ''People'' magazine) said that "although the midtempo tracks start to blend together, this California girl keeps the sun-kissed sounds coming."<ref>Arnold, Chuck ([[August 20]], [[2007]]), "Coco". ''People''. '''68''' (8):44</ref> Caryn Ganz (with ''Rolling Stone'') said Caillat has "soulful swing, but over a dozen bland, sunny tunes, it's hard to pin her down."<ref>Ganz, Caryn ([[August 23]], [[2007]]), "Coco". ''Rolling Stone''. (1033):72</ref> |
Critical reviews of the album were mixed. Allmusic said "she sings about simple, everyday things in an unassuming manner, letting her melodies and girl-next-door charm carry the day".<ref>Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (2007). [http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:knfrxzr5ldfe "Review"] AllMusic.com. Retrieved [[September 28]], [[2007]].</ref> Chuck Arnold (of ''People'' magazine) said that "although the midtempo tracks start to blend together, this California girl keeps the sun-kissed sounds coming."<ref>Arnold, Chuck ([[August 20]], [[2007]]), "Coco". ''People''. '''68''' (8):44</ref> Caryn Ganz (with ''Rolling Stone'') said Caillat has "soulful swing, but over a dozen bland, sunny tunes, it's hard to pin her down."<ref>Ganz, Caryn ([[August 23]], [[2007]]), "Coco". ''Rolling Stone''. (1033):72</ref> Capri is the sole song written by only Caillat herself. It is featured in the movie Stephanie Daley |
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==Release history== |
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Coco is the debut album by singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat, which was released on July 17, 2007. The album debuted on the U.S. Billboard 200 at number five, selling about 51,000 copies in its first week.[1] As of December 13, 2008 the album has sold 1,822,068 copies in the U.S.[2] The album has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.[3] Colbie said at an interview for MTV Latin America that she chose the name 'Coco' for her album as it's the nickname her parents gave her, which then was adopted by her friends. Despite not having been released as a single yet, the track "Midnight Bottle" is featured on the Brazilian soap opera Três Irmãs soundtrack and is receiving considerable national airplay.[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Oxygen" | Colbie Caillat, Jason Reeves | 3:51 |
| 2. | "The Little Things" | Caillat, Reeves | 3:45 |
| 3. | "One Fine Wire" | Mikal Blue, Caillat, Reeves | 3:36 |
| 4. | "Bubbly" | Caillat, Reeves | 3:16 |
| 5. | "Feelings Show" | Blue, Caillat, Reeves | 3:09 |
| 6. | "Midnight Bottle" | Caillat, Reeves | 3:40 |
| 7. | "Realize" | Blue, Caillat, Reeves | 4:05 |
| 8. | "Battle" | Blue, Caillat | 4:04 |
| 9. | "Tailor Made" | Caillat, Reeves | 4:29 |
| 10. | "Magic" | Caillat, Reeves | 3:24 |
| 11. | "Tied Down" | Caillat, Reeves | 3:06 |
| 12. | "Capri" | Caillat | 2:57 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Older" (iTunes Bonus Track) | Blue, Caillat | 3:35 |
| 14. | "Dreams Collide" (UK Special Edition) | Caillat | 4:38 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Tell Him" (Live) | 4:53 |
| 14. | "Somethin' Special" (Beijing Olympic Mix) | 3:06 |
| 15. | "Turns Your Lights Down Low" (Live) | 5:57 |
| 16. | "Bubbly" (Acoustic Version) | 3:33 |
| 17. | "Magic" (Piano Version) | 3:20 |
| 18. | "Dreams Collide" | 4:04 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tell Him" (Live) | Laryn Hill | 4:53 |
| 2. | "Brand New Me" | Theresa Bell, Jerry Butler, Kenneth Gamble | 3:21 |
| 3. | "Somethin' Special" (Beijing Olympic Mix) | Blue, Caillat | 3:06 |
| 4. | "Circles" | Blue, Caillat | 3:53 |
| 5. | "Hoy Me Voy" (featuring Juanes) | Caillat, García DeEnterria, Juanes, Emmanuel Lehmann | 3:25 |
| 6. | "Turn Your Lights Down Low" (Live) | Bob Marley | 5:57 |
| 7. | "Magic" (Piano Version) | Caillat, Reeves | 3:20 |
| 8. | "Bubbly" (Acoustic Version) | Caillat, Reeves | 3:33 |
Reception
Critical reviews of the album were mixed. Allmusic said "she sings about simple, everyday things in an unassuming manner, letting her melodies and girl-next-door charm carry the day".[5] Chuck Arnold (of People magazine) said that "although the midtempo tracks start to blend together, this California girl keeps the sun-kissed sounds coming."[6] Caryn Ganz (with Rolling Stone) said Caillat has "soulful swing, but over a dozen bland, sunny tunes, it's hard to pin her down."[7] Capri is the sole song written by only Caillat herself. It is featured in the movie Stephanie Daley
Release history
| Region | Date |
|---|---|
| United States | July 17, 2007 |
| United Kingdom | August 10, 2007 |
| Europe | March 14, 2008[8] |
Chart performance
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
Certification |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 5 | Platinum |
| U.S. Billboard Comprehensive Albums | 5 | |
| French Download Album Chart | 4[9] | — |
| French Physical Album Chart | 15[10] | |
| Norwegian Album Chart | 6 | — |
| Danish Album Chart | 8 | — |
| Swedish Album Chart | 15 | — |
| Dutch Album Chart | 11 | — |
| New Zealand RIANZ Albums Chart | 12 | — |
| Australian ARIA Albums Chart | 13 | Gold |
| German Albums Chart | 15 | — |
| Swiss Albums Chart | 23 | — |
| Greek International Albums Chart | 30 | — |
| Portuguese Albums Chart | 12 | — |
| Austrian Albums Chart | 26 | — |
External links
References
- ^ "Colbie Caillat: A MySpace Star on the Rise". 2007-08-17. Retrieved 2007-10-20.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Billboard 200
- ^ "Colbie Caillat, 'Bubbly' Singer About to Burst". 2007-11-18. Retrieved 2007-11-25.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tr%C3%AAs_irm%C3%A3s
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (2007). "Review" AllMusic.com. Retrieved September 28, 2007.
- ^ Arnold, Chuck (August 20, 2007), "Coco". People. 68 (8):44
- ^ Ganz, Caryn (August 23, 2007), "Coco". Rolling Stone. (1033):72
- ^ IBS.it
- ^ http://www.ifop.com/europe/sondages/toptelealbums/tla0831.stm
- ^ Top : Nâdiya et Enrique, à quand la fin du règne ?
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