September (2008 album)
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September is the debut compilation album
by Swedish
singer September
. The album is a compilation of tracks from her second and third European studio albums, titled In Orbit and Dancing Shoes, respectively. The album is the first album by September to be released in the United States
, Canada
and Australasia
.
on February 26, 2008. The album was digitally released in Canada in the summer of 2008. The album's track list is the same as the US edition, with the exception of "Cry for You", in which the UK radio version was listed. The physical edition was later followed on September 23, 2008.
September announced that the album was scheduled to release in Australia that year. It was released on November 14, 2008. The track listing differed from the US edition and a DVD was included featuring a DVD containing music videos.
", "Satellites
" and "Can't Get Over
", were the best from the album. However, he did say that the albums "material is slightly cringe-inducing". He actually said that "The main problem with September's music is that, unlike her Scandinavian counterparts such as Robyn and Annie, she doesn't project much personality -- her voice is decent, and even warm at times, but the lyrics are empty and she comes off as a complete cipher."
Top Electronic Albums at number 22, but has since gone off the chart.
All three singles from the album charted on the Billboard
Hot Dance Airplay chart. "Cry for You
" reached #1, "Satellites
" #8 for two weeks and "Can't Get Over
" #12. "Cry for You
" also peaked at number 74 on the singles popularity chart Billboard Hot 100
.
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
by Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
singer September
September (singer)
Petra Linnea Paula Marklund who is better known as September is a Swedish singer and songwriter.-Early life and career:...
. The album is a compilation of tracks from her second and third European studio albums, titled In Orbit and Dancing Shoes, respectively. The album is the first album by September to be released in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and Australasia
Australasia
Australasia is a region of Oceania comprising Australia, New Zealand, the island of New Guinea, and neighbouring islands in the Pacific Ocean. The term was coined by Charles de Brosses in Histoire des navigations aux terres australes...
.
Release
September initially released the album under the American dance label Robbins EntertainmentRobbins Entertainment
Robbins Entertainment is an American dance music record label. It is owned by Cory Robbins and is responsible for releasing and promoting several new artists, such as Cascada, and their hit single "Everytime We Touch". It is also the company responsible for the Dance Party Like It's.... series and...
on February 26, 2008. The album was digitally released in Canada in the summer of 2008. The album's track list is the same as the US edition, with the exception of "Cry for You", in which the UK radio version was listed. The physical edition was later followed on September 23, 2008.
September announced that the album was scheduled to release in Australia that year. It was released on November 14, 2008. The track listing differed from the US edition and a DVD was included featuring a DVD containing music videos.
Critical reception
Ross Hoffman from Allmusic gave the album a mixed review, awarding it two and a half stars. He noted that the three first songs, which are" Cry for YouCry for You (September song)
"Cry for You" is the title of a number-one Billboard Hot Dance Airplay single by Swedish singer September. The dance pop track spent three weeks at the top spot in May 2007...
", "Satellites
Satellites (song)
"Satellites" is the first single from September's second album In Orbit, and was the first single to be released under her contract with Catchy Tunes. The single was a success in Sweden and Finland, was later released in select countries worldwide, such as Poland, Romania, Spain, Israel and the...
" and "Can't Get Over
Can't Get Over
"Can't Get Over" is a pop song performed by Swedish singer September. The song was written by Anoo Bhagavan, Jonas von der Burg and Niklas von der Burg for September's third album Dancing Shoes...
", were the best from the album. However, he did say that the albums "material is slightly cringe-inducing". He actually said that "The main problem with September's music is that, unlike her Scandinavian counterparts such as Robyn and Annie, she doesn't project much personality -- her voice is decent, and even warm at times, but the lyrics are empty and she comes off as a complete cipher."
Chart performance
On March 15, the album entered the BillboardBillboard (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 Electronic Albums at number 22, but has since gone off the chart.
All three singles from the album charted on 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...
Hot Dance Airplay chart. "Cry for You
Cry for You (September song)
"Cry for You" is the title of a number-one Billboard Hot Dance Airplay single by Swedish singer September. The dance pop track spent three weeks at the top spot in May 2007...
" reached #1, "Satellites
Satellites (song)
"Satellites" is the first single from September's second album In Orbit, and was the first single to be released under her contract with Catchy Tunes. The single was a success in Sweden and Finland, was later released in select countries worldwide, such as Poland, Romania, Spain, Israel and the...
" #8 for two weeks and "Can't Get Over
Can't Get Over
"Can't Get Over" is a pop song performed by Swedish singer September. The song was written by Anoo Bhagavan, Jonas von der Burg and Niklas von der Burg for September's third album Dancing Shoes...
" #12. "Cry for You
Cry for You (September song)
"Cry for You" is the title of a number-one Billboard Hot Dance Airplay single by Swedish singer September. The dance pop track spent three weeks at the top spot in May 2007...
" also peaked at number 74 on the singles popularity chart Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
.
Track listing
All songs are composed by Jonas von der Burg, Anoo Bhagavan and Niklas von der Burg, except "Looking for love" written by Steven Elson and Dave Stephenson, and "Midnight Heartache" written by Jonas von der Burg, Anoo Bhagavan, Niklas von der Burg, Donna Weiss and Jackie de Shanon.- "Cry for YouCry for You (September song)"Cry for You" is the title of a number-one Billboard Hot Dance Airplay single by Swedish singer September. The dance pop track spent three weeks at the top spot in May 2007...
" (Radio Edit) – 3:32 - "SatellitesSatellites (song)"Satellites" is the first single from September's second album In Orbit, and was the first single to be released under her contract with Catchy Tunes. The single was a success in Sweden and Finland, was later released in select countries worldwide, such as Poland, Romania, Spain, Israel and the...
" (US Mix) – 3:09 - "Can't Get OverCan't Get Over"Can't Get Over" is a pop song performed by Swedish singer September. The song was written by Anoo Bhagavan, Jonas von der Burg and Niklas von der Burg for September's third album Dancing Shoes...
" – 3:02 - "Flowers on the GraveFlowers on the Grave"Flowers on the Grave" was the third single to be released from September's second album, In Orbit. This single failed to chart on any of the European charts including her home country of Sweden, as it was released as a promotional single especially for the countries outside of Scandinavia where...
" – 4:18 - "My Neighbourhood" – 3:04
- "Sad Song" – 2:57
- "Until I DieUntil I Die"Until I Die" is a pop song performed by Swedish singer September. The song was written by Anoo Bhagavan, Jonas von der Burg and Niklas von der Burg for September's third album Dancing Shoes...
" – 3:43 - "Because I Love You" – 3:14
- "Candy Love" – 2:47
- "Taboo" – 3:44
- "Looking for Love" – 3:24
- "Midnight Heartache" – 3:47
- "Freaking Out" – 3:26
- "R.I.P." – 3:49
CD
- "SatellitesSatellites (song)"Satellites" is the first single from September's second album In Orbit, and was the first single to be released under her contract with Catchy Tunes. The single was a success in Sweden and Finland, was later released in select countries worldwide, such as Poland, Romania, Spain, Israel and the...
" (US Mix) – 3:09 - "Cry for YouCry for You (September song)"Cry for You" is the title of a number-one Billboard Hot Dance Airplay single by Swedish singer September. The dance pop track spent three weeks at the top spot in May 2007...
" (Radio Edit) – 3:32 - "Can't Get OverCan't Get Over"Can't Get Over" is a pop song performed by Swedish singer September. The song was written by Anoo Bhagavan, Jonas von der Burg and Niklas von der Burg for September's third album Dancing Shoes...
" – 3:02 - "Because I Love You" – 3:14
- "Sad Song" – 2:57
- "Looking for Love" – 3:24
- "Flowers on the GraveFlowers on the Grave"Flowers on the Grave" was the third single to be released from September's second album, In Orbit. This single failed to chart on any of the European charts including her home country of Sweden, as it was released as a promotional single especially for the countries outside of Scandinavia where...
" – 4:18 - "Until I DieUntil I Die"Until I Die" is a pop song performed by Swedish singer September. The song was written by Anoo Bhagavan, Jonas von der Burg and Niklas von der Burg for September's third album Dancing Shoes...
" – 3:43 - "Freaking Out" – 3:26
- "Taboo" – 3:44
- "Candy Love" – 2:47
- "Midnight Heartache" – 3:47
- "Sound Memory"– 3:26
- "Follow Me"– 3:35
- "R.I.P." – 3:49
- "Cry For You" (Candelight Edit)
DVD
- "Cry for YouCry for You (September song)"Cry for You" is the title of a number-one Billboard Hot Dance Airplay single by Swedish singer September. The dance pop track spent three weeks at the top spot in May 2007...
(UK Music Video) - "Until I DieUntil I Die"Until I Die" is a pop song performed by Swedish singer September. The song was written by Anoo Bhagavan, Jonas von der Burg and Niklas von der Burg for September's third album Dancing Shoes...
(Music Video) - "Can't Get OverCan't Get Over"Can't Get Over" is a pop song performed by Swedish singer September. The song was written by Anoo Bhagavan, Jonas von der Burg and Niklas von der Burg for September's third album Dancing Shoes...
" (Music Video) - "SatellitesSatellites (song)"Satellites" is the first single from September's second album In Orbit, and was the first single to be released under her contract with Catchy Tunes. The single was a success in Sweden and Finland, was later released in select countries worldwide, such as Poland, Romania, Spain, Israel and the...
" (Music Video) - "Looking For Love" (Music Video)
- "Cry for YouCry for You (September song)"Cry for You" is the title of a number-one Billboard Hot Dance Airplay single by Swedish singer September. The dance pop track spent three weeks at the top spot in May 2007...
" (Original Music Video)
Charts
| Year | Chart | Peak Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | ARIA Australian Hitseekers Albums | 15 |
| ARIA Australian Dance Albums | 18 | |
| Billboard Top Electronic Albums | 22 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | February 26, 2008 | CD | Robbins Robbins Entertainment Robbins Entertainment is an American dance music record label. It is owned by Cory Robbins and is responsible for releasing and promoting several new artists, such as Cascada, and their hit single "Everytime We Touch". It is also the company responsible for the Dance Party Like It's.... series and... |
| Canada | September 23, 2008 | CD | Awesome Music, Robbins Robbins Entertainment Robbins Entertainment is an American dance music record label. It is owned by Cory Robbins and is responsible for releasing and promoting several new artists, such as Cascada, and their hit single "Everytime We Touch". It is also the company responsible for the Dance Party Like It's.... series and... |
| Australia | November 14, 2008 | CD | Central Station |