So Unreal is the debut album by Rotterdam based singer-songwriter iET.

So Unreal
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 21, 2014 (NL)
March 26, 2014 (JPN)
June 9, 2014
GenreAlternative Rock, Soul
Length43:48
LabelAnalogypsy Records
ProducerRussell Elevado

The album was released in three phases, first in the Netherlands on February 21, secondly in Japan on March 26 and then worldwide on June 9, 2014.[1]

Critical reception

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So Unreal has received generally positive reviews from music critics. Karma Bertelsen at Music Week called the album "vivacious", adding that "the album boasts a musical kaleidoscope, whilst still managing to maintain its accessibility and ease of listening".[2] Erwin Zijlemanone of the popular blog Indie Fuzz called iET "one of the most impressive and expressive neo-soul singers I’ve heard in quite a while", adding that "producer Russell Elevado brings out the best in her".[3] Joost Festen of 8weekly Magazine said "'So Unreal sounds mature and is irresistible",[4] and Veronica Magazine said "So Unreal is close to magic".[5]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Fool"Lisa Van Viegen4:10
2."Time"Van Viegen4:03
3."Innocence"Van Viegen, Budy Mokoginta3:40
4."Don't Let Go"Van Viegen4:43
5."Something Out There"Van Viegen4:10
6."The Sunlight"Van Viegen3:50
7."Hold On Tight"Van Viegen, Mokoginta3:13
8."Ways"Van Viegen3:56
9."Stay"Van Viegen5:29
10."So Unreal"Van Viegen6:29

Personnel

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  • Budy Mokoginta - Electric Guitar, and all additional instruments
  • Jorrijn Mette de Jonge - Logo Design
  • Hugo den Oudsten - Bass
  • Lisa Van Viegen - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Trumpet
  • Optimus - Turntables
  • Salle de Jonge – Drums
  • Russell Elevado - Production, Mixing, Mastering
  • Ingrid Baars - Artwork

References

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  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-10-30. Retrieved 2014-05-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ Bertelsen, Karma (May 22, 2014). "Music Week Presents: iET". Music Week. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
  3. ^ Zijlemanone, Erwin (March 4, 2014). "iET – So Unreal". Indie Fuzz. Retrieved May 25, 2014.
  4. ^ Festen, Joost (February 26, 2014). "Music Week Presents: iET". 8Weekly. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
  5. ^ "A Little Bit of Magic - iET". Veronica Magazine. March 3, 2014. Retrieved May 27, 2014.