Chrysalis (album)
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Chrysalis is the second international studio album by Anggun
. The album was released in 2000 by Sony Music.
, in 1998, Anggun returned to prominence with her second international album entitled Chrysalis. The album was released shortly after its French
version, Désirs Contraires
. As the title suggests, the album shows Anggun's growth—both personally and musically—as prior to the release of the album, she divorced her husband of seven years, Michel de Gae. The divorce presumably inspired Anggun to write songs like "Still Reminds Me
" and "Broken Dream," among others, on the album. The album also marked Anggun's artistic development, as a departure from Snow on the Sahara where she only co-wrote one song, on Chrysalis she co-wrote every song with Erick Benzi
with exceptions of "Rain," "Tears of Sorrow," and "Non Angelical," (co-written with Cathy Grier and Erick Benzi) and "Comme un privilege" (co-written with Erick Benzi and Nicolas Mingot). Anggun's songwriting varies from heartbroken ("Still Reminds Me," "Broken Dream"), love-longing ("Breathing," "Signs of Destiny"), humanity ("Tears of Sorrow," "How the World...") even spirituality ("A Prayer") and a fan's obsession ("Want You to Want Me").
The music is also a departure from the highly ethnic-influenced Snow on the Sahara to more Euro-pop/electro sounds. This evident is clear on songs like "Rain", "Signs of Destiny," and "Forbidden Love." Meanwhile, her pop/world trademark can also be found on "How The World...". The album also features some acoustic ballads (accompanied with piano only), in songs like "Want You to Want Me" and "Broken Dream."
Another thing, the album has a lot simpler production compared to Snow on the Sahara, as the sounds are mainly based on synth and computer programming. Only two instruments were used: electric guitar and keyboards.
Like her debut album, the music on the English version is the same as the French one, but this time around, the lyrics are different (on Chrysalis, Anggun wrote all the lyrics by herself except for four songs and on Désirs Contraires
, Erick Benzi took a sole songwriting part). There are two songs in the French version which are not available on the English version ("Marcher sur la mer" and "Brume"). Instead, they are replaced with two original songs in English ("A Prayer" and "Forbidden Love").
The album has sold 1.2 million copies worldwide, repeating the sales of Snow on the Sahara. However, it was only certified in two countries: Italy (Gold) and Indonesia (3x Platinum). It spawned a hit single "Still Reminds Me" which received heavy airplay in Asia and Europe. The second single, "Chrysalis," did not match the success of the first.
This album is regarded to be Anggun's most personal work to date by fans.
Indonesia & Malaysia Bonus Track
Japan Bonus Track
Anggun
Anggun Cipta Sasmi is an Indonesian singer-songwriter. She has released 12 studio albums and one soundtrack album , and her songs have also been included on various compilation albums. Her musical career began in childhood, and she achieved commercial success in Indonesia when she was 12 years old...
. The album was released in 2000 by Sony Music.
Album information
Following the success of her international breakthrough album, Snow on the SaharaSnow on the Sahara
Snow on the Sahara is the first international studio album by Anggun. The album was released exactly a year after the French version, Au Nom de la Lune, was released on June 24th, 1997.-Album information:...
, in 1998, Anggun returned to prominence with her second international album entitled Chrysalis. The album was released shortly after its French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
version, Désirs Contraires
Désirs contraires
Désirs contraires is the second French studio album by Anggun. The album was released in September 2000 by Sony Music France.The album only stayed in the French albums chart for 2 weeks.-Track listing:# "Derrière la porte" – 3:51...
. As the title suggests, the album shows Anggun's growth—both personally and musically—as prior to the release of the album, she divorced her husband of seven years, Michel de Gae. The divorce presumably inspired Anggun to write songs like "Still Reminds Me
Still Reminds Me
"Still Reminds Me" is the first hit single from Anggun's album Chrysalis, released in 2000. The song became Anggun's first number-one hit in Asia and Anggun's second Top 20 hit in Italy.- Track listing :# Still Reminds me - Special Radio Edit...
" and "Broken Dream," among others, on the album. The album also marked Anggun's artistic development, as a departure from Snow on the Sahara where she only co-wrote one song, on Chrysalis she co-wrote every song with Erick Benzi
Erick Benzi
Erick Benzi is a French musician, songwriter, composer and record producer.He is the former member of group Canada . Benzi is one of biggest and the most requested Francophone producers...
with exceptions of "Rain," "Tears of Sorrow," and "Non Angelical," (co-written with Cathy Grier and Erick Benzi) and "Comme un privilege" (co-written with Erick Benzi and Nicolas Mingot). Anggun's songwriting varies from heartbroken ("Still Reminds Me," "Broken Dream"), love-longing ("Breathing," "Signs of Destiny"), humanity ("Tears of Sorrow," "How the World...") even spirituality ("A Prayer") and a fan's obsession ("Want You to Want Me").
The music is also a departure from the highly ethnic-influenced Snow on the Sahara to more Euro-pop/electro sounds. This evident is clear on songs like "Rain", "Signs of Destiny," and "Forbidden Love." Meanwhile, her pop/world trademark can also be found on "How The World...". The album also features some acoustic ballads (accompanied with piano only), in songs like "Want You to Want Me" and "Broken Dream."
Another thing, the album has a lot simpler production compared to Snow on the Sahara, as the sounds are mainly based on synth and computer programming. Only two instruments were used: electric guitar and keyboards.
Like her debut album, the music on the English version is the same as the French one, but this time around, the lyrics are different (on Chrysalis, Anggun wrote all the lyrics by herself except for four songs and on Désirs Contraires
Désirs contraires
Désirs contraires is the second French studio album by Anggun. The album was released in September 2000 by Sony Music France.The album only stayed in the French albums chart for 2 weeks.-Track listing:# "Derrière la porte" – 3:51...
, Erick Benzi took a sole songwriting part). There are two songs in the French version which are not available on the English version ("Marcher sur la mer" and "Brume"). Instead, they are replaced with two original songs in English ("A Prayer" and "Forbidden Love").
The album has sold 1.2 million copies worldwide, repeating the sales of Snow on the Sahara. However, it was only certified in two countries: Italy (Gold) and Indonesia (3x Platinum). It spawned a hit single "Still Reminds Me" which received heavy airplay in Asia and Europe. The second single, "Chrysalis," did not match the success of the first.
This album is regarded to be Anggun's most personal work to date by fans.
Track listing
- "Still Reminds MeStill Reminds Me"Still Reminds Me" is the first hit single from Anggun's album Chrysalis, released in 2000. The song became Anggun's first number-one hit in Asia and Anggun's second Top 20 hit in Italy.- Track listing :# Still Reminds me - Special Radio Edit...
" (AnggunAnggunAnggun Cipta Sasmi is an Indonesian singer-songwriter. She has released 12 studio albums and one soundtrack album , and her songs have also been included on various compilation albums. Her musical career began in childhood, and she achieved commercial success in Indonesia when she was 12 years old...
, Erick BenziErick BenziErick Benzi is a French musician, songwriter, composer and record producer.He is the former member of group Canada . Benzi is one of biggest and the most requested Francophone producers...
) – 3:50 - "Rain" (Anggun, Grier, Benzi) – 3:46
- "Breathing" (Anggun, Benzi) – 3:48
- "Chrysalis" (Anggun, Benzi) – 3:43
- "Tears of Sorrow" (Anggun, Grier, Benzi) – 4:16
- "Want You to Want Me" (Anggun, Benzi) – 3:15
- "How the World" (Anggun, Benzi) – 3:52
- "A Prayer" (Anggun, Benzi) – 3:47
- "Non Angelical" (Anggun, Grier, Benzi) – 3:53
- "Look Into Yourself" (Anggun, Benzi) – 4:06
- "Forbidden Love" (Anggun, Benzi) – 4:14
- "Signs of Destiny" (Anggun, Benzi) – 3:57
- "Comme un Privilege" (Anggun, Benzi, Mingot) – 3:45
- "Broken Dream" (Anggun, Benzi) – 3:15
Indonesia & Malaysia Bonus Track
- 15. "Yang Ku Tunggu"* (Anggun, Benzi) – 4:06
Japan Bonus Track
- 15. "Marcher sur la mer" (Anggun, Benzi) – 3:49
- In Malaysian version, the song "Yang 'Ku Tunggu" is spelled as "Yang Aku Tunggu".
Singles
- "Still Reminds Me"
- "Chrysalis"
- "Yang 'Ku Tunggu"
- "Tears of Sorrow"