Mandy Moore (album)
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Mandy Moore is the third studio album by American pop singer Mandy Moore
. It was released by Epic Records
when she was 17 years old on June 19, 2001. The album never reclaimed the commercial appeal as her album So Real or even the chart success of I Wanna Be with You. The album has sold more than 460,000 copies in the United States and over 1 million copies worldwide.
gold. Four singles reached the Top 40 Mainstream chart in the US, including "In My Pocket
", "Crush
", "Cry
", and "17" was released in Asia, but none reached the Hot 100. The album had sold 462,000 copies in the US, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The album also had an additional song entitled "It's Gonna Be Love" which was found on the Japanese release. This song can also be found on the A Walk to Remember soundtrack.
This album was released worldwide, Epic decided that they would release the album where the first one did well, "Mandy Moore" did well in Asia, it was certified 4x Platinum in Philippines. In New Zealand it became her second album to hit the top 40, peaking at #39. It reached No.37 on the Australian ARIA chart
, her highest to date.
and MTV Asia. Also, she had her first headline show, called "Mandy Moore Live @ ShoutBack", where she performed the songs:
indicating "mixed or average reviews" based on 6 critical reviews.
Allmusic was very positive in its review, stating, "Mandy Moore manages to pack more hooks, melody, beats, clever production flourishes, and fun into its 13 tracks than nearly all of its peers – remarkably, it's a stronger album, through and through, than either of Britney's first two albums or Christina's record...immaculately crafted, precisely polished, & exactly what a teen pop album should be."
Rolling Stone also gave the album praise, saying, "It's so rare and refreshing when a teen star takes the high road...[Mandy's] CD offers the most startlingly liberated teen pop since Eighties mall-rat icon Tiffany euphemistically declared herself "New Inside."
Slant Magazine noted that, "Mandy Moore is a refreshingly modest pop/rock excursion that gives Moore the opportunity to differentiate herself from the competition and further solidifies a promising musical future." It was given an honorable mention in the magazine's top music picks of 2001.
The album was chosen as one of Amazon.com's Best of 2001.
", which was released in the spring of 2001. The single wasn't very successful on the USA Charts, where it peaked only at #102. It did, however, reach No.2 on TRL. The single was far more successful in Australia and Asia.
The follow-up single, "Crush", became an even more disappointing single as chart success is concerned. However, the "Crush" video was very popular on MTV's TRL where it became her first number 1 video. However the single wasn't well-received. It, like other Moore singles, was more successful in Australia and Asia.
The final single from the album was given limited release and was also available on the A Walk to Remember soundtrack. Though the song went on to be a favorite of Moore's, the single only faired a little better than "Crush"; the single never became a huge US hit and unlike previous singles, "Cry" wasn't released in Australia. It did, meanwhile, become a number one hit in the Philippines. It became the year end number one in Myx and most radio stations
"17" and "Saturate Me" was also released as a double single in Asia where it gained minor success.
Mandy Moore
Amanda Leigh "Mandy" Moore is an American singer-songwriter, actress and fashion designer. Moore became famous as a teenager in the late 1990s, after the release of her teen pop albums So Real, I Wanna Be with You, and Mandy Moore. In 2007, she took an adult pop-folk direction with the release of...
. It was released by Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
when she was 17 years old on June 19, 2001. The album never reclaimed the commercial appeal as her album So Real or even the chart success of I Wanna Be with You. The album has sold more than 460,000 copies in the United States and over 1 million copies worldwide.
Initial reaction
The album debuted in the top 10 on the ACRpop charts and number 35 on the pop charts.. The album was certifiedRIAA certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. Other countries have similar awards...
gold. Four singles reached the Top 40 Mainstream chart in the US, including "In My Pocket
In My Pocket
"In My Pocket" is a song performed by American recording artist Mandy Moore from her self-titled third studio album. The song was released as the first single by Epic Records on May 29, 2001. It was written by Randall Barlow, Emilio Estefan, Liza Quintana, and Gian Marco Zignago. It was produced...
", "Crush
Crush (Mandy Moore song)
"Crush" is a song by Mandy Moore on her third album, Mandy Moore . It was the album's second single — following the mildly successful "In My Pocket" — and Moore's sixth. The single was released in mid-2001 ....
", "Cry
Cry (Mandy Moore song)
"Cry" is a song performed by American recording artist Mandy Moore on her self-titled third album. The song was released by Epic Records as the third single on November 4, 2001. The song was written and produced by James Renald...
", and "17" was released in Asia, but none reached the Hot 100. The album had sold 462,000 copies in the US, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The album also had an additional song entitled "It's Gonna Be Love" which was found on the Japanese release. This song can also be found on the A Walk to Remember soundtrack.
This album was released worldwide, Epic decided that they would release the album where the first one did well, "Mandy Moore" did well in Asia, it was certified 4x Platinum in Philippines. In New Zealand it became her second album to hit the top 40, peaking at #39. It reached No.37 on the Australian ARIA chart
ARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
, her highest to date.
Promotion
In order to promote the album, Moore appeared at several TV shows, including TRLTRL
TRL sometimes refers to the television show Total Request Live.TRL may also refer to:* Tariff Reform League, a British pressure group* Telstra Research Laboratories, an Australian telecommunications research centre...
and MTV Asia. Also, she had her first headline show, called "Mandy Moore Live @ ShoutBack", where she performed the songs:
- "In My PocketIn My Pocket"In My Pocket" is a song performed by American recording artist Mandy Moore from her self-titled third studio album. The song was released as the first single by Epic Records on May 29, 2001. It was written by Randall Barlow, Emilio Estefan, Liza Quintana, and Gian Marco Zignago. It was produced...
"; - "One Sided Love";
- "Turn the Clock Around";
- "CryCryCry usually refers to crying, the act of shedding tears.Cry may also refer to:* Cry, Yonne, a commune in France* CRY , worldwide non-profit organization-Songs:* "Cry" , 1951...
"; - "I Wanna Be with You";
- "When I Talk to You";
- "CandyCandyCandy, specifically sugar candy, is a confection made from a concentrated solution of sugar in water, to which flavorings and colorants are added...
".
Critical reception
The album received 56 out of 100 score in metacriticMetacritic
Metacritic.com is a website that collates reviews of music albums, games, movies, TV shows and DVDs. For each product, a numerical score from each review is obtained and the total is averaged. An excerpt of each review is provided along with a hyperlink to the source. Three colour codes of Green,...
indicating "mixed or average reviews" based on 6 critical reviews.
Allmusic was very positive in its review, stating, "Mandy Moore manages to pack more hooks, melody, beats, clever production flourishes, and fun into its 13 tracks than nearly all of its peers – remarkably, it's a stronger album, through and through, than either of Britney's first two albums or Christina's record...immaculately crafted, precisely polished, & exactly what a teen pop album should be."
Rolling Stone also gave the album praise, saying, "It's so rare and refreshing when a teen star takes the high road...[Mandy's] CD offers the most startlingly liberated teen pop since Eighties mall-rat icon Tiffany euphemistically declared herself "New Inside."
Slant Magazine noted that, "Mandy Moore is a refreshingly modest pop/rock excursion that gives Moore the opportunity to differentiate herself from the competition and further solidifies a promising musical future." It was given an honorable mention in the magazine's top music picks of 2001.
The album was chosen as one of Amazon.com's Best of 2001.
Singles
The first single released from the album was "In My PocketIn My Pocket
"In My Pocket" is a song performed by American recording artist Mandy Moore from her self-titled third studio album. The song was released as the first single by Epic Records on May 29, 2001. It was written by Randall Barlow, Emilio Estefan, Liza Quintana, and Gian Marco Zignago. It was produced...
", which was released in the spring of 2001. The single wasn't very successful on the USA Charts, where it peaked only at #102. It did, however, reach No.2 on TRL. The single was far more successful in Australia and Asia.
The follow-up single, "Crush", became an even more disappointing single as chart success is concerned. However, the "Crush" video was very popular on MTV's TRL where it became her first number 1 video. However the single wasn't well-received. It, like other Moore singles, was more successful in Australia and Asia.
The final single from the album was given limited release and was also available on the A Walk to Remember soundtrack. Though the song went on to be a favorite of Moore's, the single only faired a little better than "Crush"; the single never became a huge US hit and unlike previous singles, "Cry" wasn't released in Australia. It did, meanwhile, become a number one hit in the Philippines. It became the year end number one in Myx and most radio stations
"17" and "Saturate Me" was also released as a double single in Asia where it gained minor success.
Track listing
Charts
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums Chart | 37 |
| New Zealand Albums Chart | 39 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 35 |