Alsou was the first English album by Alsou

Alsou

- Early life :Alsou was born in Bugulma, Tatarstan. Her father, Ralif Rafilovich Safin is a Russian oligarch, a former LUKoil executive and a current member of the Federal Council, the upper chamber of the Russian parliament. He is also the owner of the FC Zhemchuzhina-Sochi football team and was...

. It was released in Russia on June 28, 2001, and later in Germany, Norway, Poland, Czech Republic and Malaysia.

The album's lead single, "Before You Love Me

Before You Love Me

"Before You Love Me" is a song by Alsou, her first single released from her first album, Alsou. It was released on April 30, 2001 in Australia and the United Kingdom, and a few weeks later in May, 2001 in various countries throughout Europe....

", which was released on April 30, 2001, was a Top 5 smash in Australia, where it reached #3. It was also released in the UK where it was #1 on MTV UK. The single, however, only managed to reach #27 on the UK Singles Chart.

A follow-up single, "He Loves Me", was released only in Germany on October 15, 2001 where it was met with limited success.

The album features 14 songs, including "Teardrops" which was completely written by Alsou, and "Now I Know", which is an English version of her self-written Russian song "Angel".

A new version of her first English single, "Solo

Solo (Alsou song)

"Solo" was the Russian entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2000. It was performed by Alsou, and was composed by Andrew Lane and Brandon Barnes....

" was also included on the album. This version was produced by Steve Levine. The sales of album exceed 1.000.000 legal copies.

Tracklisting

1. "Before You Love Me
   Before You Love Me
   "Before You Love Me" is a song by Alsou, her first single released from her first album, Alsou. It was released on April 30, 2001 in Australia and the United Kingdom, and a few weeks later in May, 2001 in various countries throughout Europe....
   
   " 2:53
2. "What Your Girl Don't Know" 3:39
3. "He Loves Me" 3:40
4. "Let It Be Me" 3:44
5. "3 Strikes" 3:25
6. "Teardrops" 4:08
7. "Not Over Yet" 4:14
8. "Butter Wouldn't Melt" 3:23
9. "100% Natural" 3:02
10. "Solo
    Solo (Alsou song)
    "Solo" was the Russian entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2000. It was performed by Alsou, and was composed by Andrew Lane and Brandon Barnes....
    
    " 2:56
11. "Never A Day Goes By" 3:23
12. "Break The Silence" 4:37
13. "Now I Know" 4:01
14. "You're My #1" (featuring Enrique Iglesias
    Enrique Iglesias
    Enrique Iglesias is a Spanish pop music singer, a son of singer Julio Iglesias.Enrique started his musical career on Mexican label Fonovisa...
    
    ) 4:34

Other songs

• "All Of Me" - Bonus track in Malaysian edition of the album
• "Pretty Face" - Bonus track in Malaysian edition of the album
• "Run Right Out Of Time" - Released as a promo CD with Gala magazine in 2002
• "So Close So Far" - Rare recording from the "Alsou" album sessions, supposed to be on European version but never released

Singles

Four singles were released from the Alsou album:

• 2000 Solo
  Solo (Alsou song)
  "Solo" was the Russian entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2000. It was performed by Alsou, and was composed by Andrew Lane and Brandon Barnes....
  
  
• 2000 You're My #1 (featuring Enrique Iglesias
  Enrique Iglesias
  Enrique Iglesias is a Spanish pop music singer, a son of singer Julio Iglesias.Enrique started his musical career on Mexican label Fonovisa...
  
  )
• 2001 Before You Love Me
  Before You Love Me
  "Before You Love Me" is a song by Alsou, her first single released from her first album, Alsou. It was released on April 30, 2001 in Australia and the United Kingdom, and a few weeks later in May, 2001 in various countries throughout Europe....
  
  
• 2001 He Loves Me