Blue on Blue
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Blue on Blue is Leigh Nash's debut solo album. Nash began working on the album a year after Sixpence None the Richer
disbanded. Produced by Pierre Marchand
who is famous for his collaborations with Sarah McLachlan
, the album consists of pop songs.
The track "My Idea of Heaven" was released to US radio on the 14 July 2006. A video was also made for to accompany the song. Other than that, a remixing competition was held on her official website in order to promote the lead single.
The track "Ocean Size Love" seems to be the second single, however; it has been promo release only.
. Collaborators on this album are Sixpence bandmate Matt Slocum
, and the songwriting/production team of Rick Nowels
and Billy Steinberg
.
Commercially, the album has not performed well. One of the main reasons for this is the fact that the album remains unknown among the masses due to the lack of promotion and airplay. So far, it managed to reach #25 in the Billboard
Top Heatseekers
charts; however, the bonus track "Blue Sky" had reached #5 in Japanese pop music Chart due to its frequent airplay and the advertisement of "Toyota Prius" in Japan in 2007.
12. "Thank You" (iTunes exclusive) - 3:59
12. "Run Together" (Bonus track) (Rick Nowels
, Billy Steinberg
, Matt Slocum
, Leigh Nash) - 4:13
13. "Blue Sky" (Bonus track) (Rick Nowels
, Billy Steinberg
, Leigh Nash) - 4:09
14. "Blue Sky" (Acappella version) (Bonus track) - 4:01
"Along the Wall" can be heard at the Kyle XY
episode "Hands on a Hybrid".
"Blue Sky" is the theme to Toyota Prius in Japan
.
Sixpence None the Richer
Sixpence None the Richer is an American rock/pop band that formed in New Braunfels, Texas, eventually settling in Nashville, Tennessee. They are best known for their songs "Kiss Me" and "Breathe Your Name" and their covers of "Don't Dream It's Over" and "There She Goes". The name of the band is...
disbanded. Produced by Pierre Marchand
Pierre Marchand
Pierre Marchand is a Canadian songwriter, musician and record producer.Pierre Marchand is known for his ongoing collaboration with Sarah McLachlan, having produced all of her albums since Solace...
who is famous for his collaborations with Sarah McLachlan
Sarah McLachlan
Sarah Ann McLachlan, OC, OBC is a Canadian musician, singer and songwriter. Known for her emotional ballads and mezzo-soprano vocal range, as of 2006, she has sold over 40 million albums worldwide. McLachlan's best-selling album to date is Surfacing, for which she won two Grammy Awards and four...
, the album consists of pop songs.
The track "My Idea of Heaven" was released to US radio on the 14 July 2006. A video was also made for to accompany the song. Other than that, a remixing competition was held on her official website in order to promote the lead single.
The track "Ocean Size Love" seems to be the second single, however; it has been promo release only.
Critical and commercial response
The album met mostly positive reviews upon release. It was received very well by Christian music reviewers. Nash's vocals, lyrics and music direction were lauded. Blue on Blue was criticized mainly because of the songs not being as immediately appealing as the ones released by Sixpence None the RicherSixpence None the Richer
Sixpence None the Richer is an American rock/pop band that formed in New Braunfels, Texas, eventually settling in Nashville, Tennessee. They are best known for their songs "Kiss Me" and "Breathe Your Name" and their covers of "Don't Dream It's Over" and "There She Goes". The name of the band is...
. Collaborators on this album are Sixpence bandmate Matt Slocum
Matt Slocum
Matt Slocum is a guitarist, cellist, pianist and composer, known for his work as the principal songwriter and lead guitarist of Sixpence None the Richer....
, and the songwriting/production team of Rick Nowels
Rick Nowels
Richard Wright Nowels Jr. is a Grammy / Ivor Novello award-winning songwriter/producer who has worked with many of the most vibrant artists in contemporary music...
and Billy Steinberg
Billy Steinberg
William Endfield "Billy" Steinberg is an American songwriter. He has achieved most of his success as part of a song writing team, most notably with Tom Kelly. He has also co-written several hit songs with Rick Nowels.-Biography:...
.
Commercially, the album has not performed well. One of the main reasons for this is the fact that the album remains unknown among the masses due to the lack of promotion and airplay. So far, it managed to reach #25 in the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Top Heatseekers
Top Heatseekers
Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical...
charts; however, the bonus track "Blue Sky" had reached #5 in Japanese pop music Chart due to its frequent airplay and the advertisement of "Toyota Prius" in Japan in 2007.
Track listing
- Original Edition
- "Along the Wall" (Pierre MarchandPierre MarchandPierre Marchand is a Canadian songwriter, musician and record producer.Pierre Marchand is known for his ongoing collaboration with Sarah McLachlan, having produced all of her albums since Solace...
, Leigh Nash) - 4:30 - "Nervous in the Light of Dawn" (Rick NowelsRick NowelsRichard Wright Nowels Jr. is a Grammy / Ivor Novello award-winning songwriter/producer who has worked with many of the most vibrant artists in contemporary music...
, Billy SteinbergBilly SteinbergWilliam Endfield "Billy" Steinberg is an American songwriter. He has achieved most of his success as part of a song writing team, most notably with Tom Kelly. He has also co-written several hit songs with Rick Nowels.-Biography:...
, Matt SlocumMatt SlocumMatt Slocum is a guitarist, cellist, pianist and composer, known for his work as the principal songwriter and lead guitarist of Sixpence None the Richer....
, Leigh Nash) - 4:40 - "My Idea of Heaven" (Nowels, Steinberg, Leigh Nash) - 4:05
- "Ocean Size Love" (Leigh Nash, Scott CutlerScott CutlerScott M. Cutler is an American musician and music producer.-Personal life:He recently had his 1st son "Lane" and his 2nd son "Duke" with his wife Meredith Morton.-Career:...
, Anne PrevenAnne PrevenAnne Preven is an American songwriter and musician, originally from New York. She has co-written songs for Beyoncé , Katy Perry, Madonna, Natalie Imbruglia, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Sinéad O'Connor, Charice, The Hush Sound, Jordin Sparks, Miranda Cosgrove, Black Veil Brides, Pnau, Pixie Lott,...
) - 4:58 - "Never Finish" (Ron AnielloRon AnielloRon Aniello is an American; Grammy Award nominated, multi-award–winning, multi-platinum record producer. Some of the noteworthy artists that he has worked with include; Lifehouse, Barenaked Ladies, Guster, Jars of Clay, Days of the New, Sixpence None the Richer, Leigh Nash, Ashley Tesoro, Patti...
, Leigh Nash) - 3:44 - "Between the Lines" (Leigh Nash, Pierre Marchand) - 4:07
- "More of It" (Greg WellsGreg WellsGreg Wells is a multiple Grammy nominated musician, record producer and songwriter based in Los Angeles. Wells has produced and written hits with Adele, Weezer, Pink, Theophilus London, Deftones, Katy Perry, Rufus Wainwright, The All American Rejects, OneRepublic, Mika, Aerosmith, Burt Bacharach,...
, Leigh Nash) - 3:09 - "Angel Tonight" (Holly KnightHolly KnightHolly Knight is a songwriter, vocalist and musician of pop and rock music.- Biography :She was born in New York City and started playing classical piano as a young child. She soon became interested in rock music, and left home at about sixteen to pursue her dreams...
, Leigh Nash) - 3:17 - "Blue" (Jude ColeJude ColeJude Cole is a manager, record producer and singer/songwriter/guitarist.-Career:Cole's solo records, "Jude Cole", "A View from 3rd Street" and "Start the Car" were released on Warner Bros./Reprise Records, and contained the singles "Baby, It's Tonight", "Time for Letting Go" and "Start the Car"...
, Leigh Nash) - 3:32 - "Cloud Nine" (Cutler, Preven, Leigh Nash) - 3:47
- "Just a Little" (Leigh Nash, Danielle Brisboise, Wayne Rodrigues) - 4:01
- iTunes Edition
12. "Thank You" (iTunes exclusive) - 3:59
- Japanese Edition
12. "Run Together" (Bonus track) (Rick Nowels
Rick Nowels
Richard Wright Nowels Jr. is a Grammy / Ivor Novello award-winning songwriter/producer who has worked with many of the most vibrant artists in contemporary music...
, Billy Steinberg
Billy Steinberg
William Endfield "Billy" Steinberg is an American songwriter. He has achieved most of his success as part of a song writing team, most notably with Tom Kelly. He has also co-written several hit songs with Rick Nowels.-Biography:...
, Matt Slocum
Matt Slocum
Matt Slocum is a guitarist, cellist, pianist and composer, known for his work as the principal songwriter and lead guitarist of Sixpence None the Richer....
, Leigh Nash) - 4:13
13. "Blue Sky" (Bonus track) (Rick Nowels
Rick Nowels
Richard Wright Nowels Jr. is a Grammy / Ivor Novello award-winning songwriter/producer who has worked with many of the most vibrant artists in contemporary music...
, Billy Steinberg
Billy Steinberg
William Endfield "Billy" Steinberg is an American songwriter. He has achieved most of his success as part of a song writing team, most notably with Tom Kelly. He has also co-written several hit songs with Rick Nowels.-Biography:...
, Leigh Nash) - 4:09
14. "Blue Sky" (Acappella version) (Bonus track) - 4:01
"Along the Wall" can be heard at the Kyle XY
Kyle XY
Kyle XY is an American television series with a science fiction premise and mystery-drama style. The central character is a teenage boy who awakens naked in a forest outside Seattle, Washington, with no more knowledge or abilities than a newborn. He is taken in by a family and given the name Kyle...
episode "Hands on a Hybrid".
"Blue Sky" is the theme to Toyota Prius in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
.
Chart performance
| Chart (2006/2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical... |
25 |
| U.S. Top Christian Albums | 19 |
| Japan Albums Chart | 5 |