Waves and the Both of Us
Appearance
Waves and the Both of Us | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | May 6, 2008 (U.S.) | |||
Recorded | Winter 2007 [1] | |||
Genre | Indie pop, pop rock, alternative rock | |||
Length | 40:13 | |||
Label | Geffen | |||
Producer | S*A*M & Sluggo | |||
Charlotte Sometimes chronology | ||||
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Waves and the Both of Us is the debut album by Charlotte Sometimes. It was released on May 6, 2008.
Reception
[edit]The album met with positive reviews, drawing frequent comparisons to Fiona Apple.
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [2] |
Entertainment Weekly | B+ [3] |
Sputnikmusic | 3.5/5 [4] |
Track listing
[edit]- "Losing Sleep" - (Charlotte Sometimes) 3:50
- "How I Could Just Kill a Man" - (Sam Hollander, Dave Katz, Sometimes) 2:53
- "Waves and the Both of Us" - (Hollander, Katz, Sometimes) – 3:36
- "Sweet Valium High" - (Hollander, Katz, Sometimes) – 2:40
- "Ex Girlfriend Syndrome" - (Sometimes) – 3:09
- "AEIOU" – (Hollander, Katz, Sometimes) 3:10
- "Toy Soldier" – (Hollander, Katz, Sometimes) 2:55
- "This Is Only for Now" – (Hollander, Katz, Sometimes) 2:54
- "In Your Apartment" – (Sometimes) 3:54
- "Army Men" – (Sometimes) 3:34
- "Build the Moon" - (Sometimes) 4:17
- "Pilot" - (Alex Houton, Sometimes) 3:14
- "Losing Sleep (Acoustic) [iTunes Bonus Track]" - (Charlotte Sometimes) 3:50
- "How I Could Just Kill a Man (Acoustic) [iTunes Bonus Track]" –(Sam Hollander, Dave Katz, Sometimes) 2:53
The song "How I Could Just Kill a Man" was named after the 1991 Cypress Hill song of the same name.
Personnel
[edit]- Charlotte Sometimes (Jessica Charlotte Poland) – Lead vocals, guitar, songwriting
- Coley O'Toole– Keyboards, backing vocals
- Spencer Peterson – Drums
- PJ Bond – Guitar
- Shaun Savage – Bass
Charts
[edit]Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200 | 145[5] |
US Billboard Top Heatseekers | 3[6] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Rising Star: Charlotte Sometimes". Access Hollywood. 31 July 2008. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ^ Fulton, Katherine. "Waves & the Both of Us - Charlotte Sometimes". Allmusic. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ^ Savage, Lesley (9 May 2008). "Waves & the Both of Us Review". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ^ Stagno, Mike. "Charlotte Sometimes - Waves And The Both Of Us (staff review)". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ^ "Charlotte Sometimes Album & Song Chart History". Billboard. 14 June 2008. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
- ^ "Charlotte Sometimes Album & Song Chart History". Billboard. 14 June 2008. Retrieved 4 August 2012.