Higher is the second studio album by the five-piece British-Irish doo-wop boy band The Overtones. The album was released on 1 October 2012 in the UK via Rhino Entertainment.[1] The album was preceded by the release of the lead single, "Loving the Sound". The band worked with a number of well-known producers on the album, including Trevor Horn, Walter Afanasieff and Steve Robson, as well as production team Future Cut, who produced most of the original tracks on the album.
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| Released | 1 October 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011–2012, Thesamplefactory, London Sarm Studios, Notting Hill, London Capitol Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA WallyWorld Studios, Studio City, CA; Northern Sky Studios | |||
| Genre | Pop, doo-wop, soul | |||
| Length | 37:18 | |||
| Label | Rhino Entertainment | |||
| Producer | Trevor Horn, Future Cut, Walter Afanasieff, Steve Robson, Steve Booker | |||
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| Singles from Higher | ||||
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Promotion
editOn 29 September 2012 the band appeared on an episode of Red or Black?, appearing as part of a challenge involving using a handkerchief in their performance. They performed three songs in a medley, including the album's lead single "Loving the Sound". On 9 December 2012 they appeared as special guest performers in the final episode of the ninth series of The Xtra Factor. Despite not being a single from the album, "Runaround Sue" has been a staple of the band's live set since its inception and is one of the crowd favourites on tour. On 4 October 2012, Higher entered the Irish Albums Chart at #19, before entering the UK Albums Chart at #6 two days later, becoming the band's second top ten album in the UK.
Singles
edit- "Loving the Sound" was released as the lead single from the album on 14 September 2012. It charted at 100 on the Official UK Charts on 7 October 2012 and became their second top 100 single to date. The band promoted the song with performances on The National Lottery, This Morning and The Xtra Factor.
- "Higher" was released as the second single from the album on 30 November 2012. It was the second original song to be released as a single from the album. The track was co-written by the band and Steve Booker and produced by Future Cut.
- "Love Song" was released as the third and final single from the album on 18 February 2013. It was the third original song to be released as a single from the album. The track was again co-written by the band and produced by Future Cut.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Loving the Sound" | Jon Green • Phil Thornalley | Future Cut | 3:13 |
| 2. | "Perfect" | Mark E. Nevin | Trevor Horn | 3:36 |
| 3. | "Call Me Up" | Edvard Førre Erfjord • Henrik B. Michelsen • Marco Bernardis • Mark Franks • Michael Craig Davis • Paul Martin Burton • Timmy Matley | Future Cut | 3:09 |
| 4. | "Runaround Sue" | Dion DiMucci • Ernie Maresca | Trevor Horn | 3:05 |
| 5. | "When You Say My Name" | Matley • Lachie Chapman • Steve Robson • Wayne Hector | Steve Robson | 3:11 |
| 6. | "Groovin'" | Felix Cavaliere • Eddie Brigati | Walter Afanasieff | 4:12 |
| 7. | "Unforgettable" | Irving Gordon | Walter Afanasieff | 3:33 |
| 8. | "Love Song" | Erfjord • Michelsen • Bernardis • Franks • Davis • Burton • Matley • Chapman • Darren Everest • Mike Crawshaw | Future Cut | 3:26 |
| 9. | "The Glory of Love" | Billy Hill | Walter Afanasieff | 2:10 |
| 10. | "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" | Phil Spector • Barry Mann • Cynthia Weil | Trevor Horn | 4:34 |
| 11. | "Reet Petite" | Berry Gordy • Tyran Carlo | Trevor Horn | 2:42 |
| 12. | "You Keep Me Hangin' On" | Holland–Dozier–Holland | Trevor Horn | 3:25 |
| 13. | "Higher" | Franks • Matley • Chapman • Everest • Crawshaw • Steve Booker | Future Cut | 3:50 |
Charts
editRelease history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| United Kingdom | 1 October 2012[6][7] | CD, Digital download | Rhino Entertainment |
References
edit- ^ "The Overtones Higher CD Album. Buy online, http://www.theovertones.tv/". Archived from the original on 26 September 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ "Top 75 Artist Album, Week Ending 4 October 2012". GfK Chart-Track. Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
- ^ "End of Year 2012" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
- ^ Higher: Amazon.co.uk: Music
- ^ iTunes - Music - Higher by The Overtones