The Way the World Looks
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The Way The World Looks is the second studio album by Australian singer and songwriter Wes Carr
. The album was released on 20 March 2009 and contains Carr's Australian Idol
winners single, "You
" as well as the other released singles, "Feels Like Woah
", "Fearless
" and "Love Is An Animal
".
, performed at Westfield
stores. Carr performed the single "You" at the Sydney New Year's Eve concert in 2008. On 16 March 2009, Carr performed "Feels Like Woah
" on So You Think You Can Dance. On 20 and 21 March, Carr performed in stores at Westfield Miranda, Sydney and Queen Street Mall, Brisbane
. On 2 April 2009, Carr performed tracks from the album at the Sydney City Apple Store. In May 2009, Carr headlinied his first national tour, "The Way The World Looks LIVE".
wrote that the album "Is an upbeat pop start to this album with Any Other Way and Carr's single, Feels Like Woah (with its touch of Bryan Adams) but it then veers into more gentle, playful territory with Hurricanes (delightful, with a distinct Jack Johnson feel). Further on, Light Years seems to come out of left field - dark and introspective. The mix keeps things interesting, with Carr emerging as a strong voice." She went on to give the album 8/10. Oz Music Scene stated that "Even the missteps are enjoyable to listen to. It’s just that when Wes gets it right, he sets the bar so high. This is a really solid debut, the kind that takes up permanent residence in your stereo and leaves you anticipating what comes next."
at #2. In its second week on the charts, it dropped to #4 and was certified Gold for sales in excess of 35,000 copies. The album peaked at #1 on the Australian Albums Chart
(chart only for Australian origin), and at #2 on the Australian Physical Albums Chart
.
All songs written by Wes Carr
, T.Jay and Adam Argyle except where indicated
2-disc Limited Edition
"Disc 1 - Standard Edition"
"Disc 2 - YOU CD Single"
Wes Carr
Wes Carr is an Australian singer-songwriter. He released his first studio album Simple Sum independently in 2008 shortly before entering Australian Idol. In November 2008 he was announced as the winner of the sixth season of Australian Idol...
. The album was released on 20 March 2009 and contains Carr's Australian Idol
Australian Idol
Australian Idol is a Logie Award-winning Australian singing competition, which began its first season on July 2003 and ended its run in November 2009. As part of the Idol franchise, Australian Idol originated from the reality program Pop Idol, which was created by British entertainment executive...
winners single, "You
You (Wes Carr song)
"You" is the debut single from the 2008 Australian Idol winner, Wes Carr. It was released digitally on November 23, 2008, and physically on December 3, 2008...
" as well as the other released singles, "Feels Like Woah
Feels Like Woah
-Music video:A music video was created and released for the song. It was filmed in Sydney's inner-west suburbs. On March 4, 2009 the music video was released when uploaded to Carr's official YouTube channel.-Chart performance:...
", "Fearless
Fearless (Wes Carr song)
"Fearless" is the 3rd single to be released from Australian singer, Wes Carr's second studio album, The Way the World Looks. It was released on 12 June 2009.-Promotion:...
" and "Love Is An Animal
Love Is an Animal
"Love Is an Animal" is the fourth single from Australian singer-songwriter, Wes Carr's second studio album, The Way the World Looks. It was sent to radio on 27 August 2009 and released on 18 September, 2009-Charts:...
".
Background
The single, "Love Is An Animal" was written by Carr when he was only fifteen. He also wrote the single, "East Coast" and the title track "The Way the World Looks". Carr stated that, "This new album is definitely more upbeat and a positive outlook for me, and has flavors from all my past and present influences. I think there's a broader sensibility to my work now. The big difference now is that I'm more comfortable with my musicianship."Promotion
In December 2008, Carr, along with Jessica MauboyJessica Mauboy
Jessica Hilda Mauboy , is an Indigenous Australian R&B singer-songwriter and actress. In 2006, Mauboy was the runner-up on the fourth season of Australian Idol, she had auditioned for the talent show in Alice Springs to pursue a recording career...
, performed at Westfield
Westfield
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stores. Carr performed the single "You" at the Sydney New Year's Eve concert in 2008. On 16 March 2009, Carr performed "Feels Like Woah
Feels Like Woah
-Music video:A music video was created and released for the song. It was filmed in Sydney's inner-west suburbs. On March 4, 2009 the music video was released when uploaded to Carr's official YouTube channel.-Chart performance:...
" on So You Think You Can Dance. On 20 and 21 March, Carr performed in stores at Westfield Miranda, Sydney and Queen Street Mall, Brisbane
Queen Street Mall, Brisbane
The Queen Street Mall is a pedestrian mall on Queen Street in the centre of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.It is Brisbane's predominant retail district, featuring shopping centres, hotels, restaurant and coffee shops, cinemas, clothing, music, jewellery and book stores, newsagencies, and banks...
. On 2 April 2009, Carr performed tracks from the album at the Sydney City Apple Store. In May 2009, Carr headlinied his first national tour, "The Way The World Looks LIVE".
Singles
- "You" was the first single released from the album. It was Carr's winners single for Australian Idol. In its third week on the Singles Chart, it managed to knock Poker FacePoker Face (Lady Gaga song)"Poker Face" is a song by American recording artist Lady Gaga from her debut album, The Fame. Produced by RedOne, it was released as the album's second single in late 2008 for some markets and in early 2009 for the rest of the world...
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from the #1 position, only for her to reclaim it the week after.
- "Feels Like Woah" was the second single released. Due to stores selling the single early, the song debuted at #52 on ARIA Singles ChartARIA ChartsThe ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
. It later peaked at #14.
- "Fearless" was released on 5 June 2009 It peaked at #51 on the ARIA Singles ChartARIA ChartsThe ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
- "Love Is An Animal" was the fourth and final single taken from the album. It was released on 18 September 2009 and peaked at #64 on ARIA Singles ChartARIA ChartsThe ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
.
Reception
The album met with positive reviews from critics. Christine Sams from The Sydney Morning HeraldThe Sydney Morning Herald
The Sydney Morning Herald is a daily broadsheet newspaper published by Fairfax Media in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1831 as the Sydney Herald, the SMH is the oldest continuously published newspaper in Australia. The newspaper is published six days a week. The newspaper's Sunday counterpart, The...
wrote that the album "Is an upbeat pop start to this album with Any Other Way and Carr's single, Feels Like Woah (with its touch of Bryan Adams) but it then veers into more gentle, playful territory with Hurricanes (delightful, with a distinct Jack Johnson feel). Further on, Light Years seems to come out of left field - dark and introspective. The mix keeps things interesting, with Carr emerging as a strong voice." She went on to give the album 8/10. Oz Music Scene stated that "Even the missteps are enjoyable to listen to. It’s just that when Wes gets it right, he sets the bar so high. This is a really solid debut, the kind that takes up permanent residence in your stereo and leaves you anticipating what comes next."
Chart performance
Following the success of "You", the album entered the ARIA Albums ChartAustralian Recording Industry Association
The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956...
at #2. In its second week on the charts, it dropped to #4 and was certified Gold for sales in excess of 35,000 copies. The album peaked at #1 on the Australian Albums Chart
Australian Recording Industry Association
The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956...
(chart only for Australian origin), and at #2 on the Australian Physical Albums Chart
Australian Recording Industry Association
The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956...
.
Track list
Standard EditionAll songs written by Wes Carr
Wes Carr
Wes Carr is an Australian singer-songwriter. He released his first studio album Simple Sum independently in 2008 shortly before entering Australian Idol. In November 2008 he was announced as the winner of the sixth season of Australian Idol...
, T.Jay and Adam Argyle except where indicated
- "Any Other Way" - 2:29
- "Feels Like WoahFeels Like Woah-Music video:A music video was created and released for the song. It was filmed in Sydney's inner-west suburbs. On March 4, 2009 the music video was released when uploaded to Carr's official YouTube channel.-Chart performance:...
" - 3:13 - "FearlessFearless (Wes Carr song)"Fearless" is the 3rd single to be released from Australian singer, Wes Carr's second studio album, The Way the World Looks. It was released on 12 June 2009.-Promotion:...
" - 2:54 - "When We Were Kings" - 3:26
- "Hurricanes" - 3:07
- "Love Is An AnimalLove Is an Animal"Love Is an Animal" is the fourth single from Australian singer-songwriter, Wes Carr's second studio album, The Way the World Looks. It was sent to radio on 27 August 2009 and released on 18 September, 2009-Charts:...
" - (Wes CarrWes CarrWes Carr is an Australian singer-songwriter. He released his first studio album Simple Sum independently in 2008 shortly before entering Australian Idol. In November 2008 he was announced as the winner of the sixth season of Australian Idol...
) - 3:50 - "Light Years" - 3:15
- "East Coast" - (Wes CarrWes CarrWes Carr is an Australian singer-songwriter. He released his first studio album Simple Sum independently in 2008 shortly before entering Australian Idol. In November 2008 he was announced as the winner of the sixth season of Australian Idol...
) - 3:46 - "Stay Awake" - 3:06
- "YouYou (Wes Carr song)"You" is the debut single from the 2008 Australian Idol winner, Wes Carr. It was released digitally on November 23, 2008, and physically on December 3, 2008...
" - (T.Jay, Adam Argyle) - 3:19 - "The Way The World Looks" - (Wes CarrWes CarrWes Carr is an Australian singer-songwriter. He released his first studio album Simple Sum independently in 2008 shortly before entering Australian Idol. In November 2008 he was announced as the winner of the sixth season of Australian Idol...
) - 3:25
2-disc Limited Edition
"Disc 1 - Standard Edition"
"Disc 2 - YOU CD Single"
- "YouYou (Wes Carr song)"You" is the debut single from the 2008 Australian Idol winner, Wes Carr. It was released digitally on November 23, 2008, and physically on December 3, 2008...
" - 3:17 - "Desire" - 2:52
- If I Were A CarpenterIf I Were a Carpenter"If I Were a Carpenter" is a song written by Tim Hardin. Hardin's recording appeared on his 1967 album Tim Hardin 2. It was a Top Ten hit for Bobby Darin in 1966, reaching number 8 in the US .If I Were a Carpenter has been covered by many...
- 2:23 - Get BackGet Back"Get Back" is a song by The Beatles, composed by Paul McCartney and frequently attributed to Lennon–McCartney. The song was originally released as a single on 11 April 1969, and credited to "The Beatles with Billy Preston." A different mix of the song later became the closing track of Let It Be ,...
- 2:44
Charts
| Year | Chart | Peak Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | ARIA Australian Album Chart | 2 |
| ARIA Physical Albums Chart | 2 | |
| ARIA Australian Artist Albums Chart | 1 |
End of Year Charts
| Year | Chart | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Australian ARIA End of year Chart | #74 |
Certification
The album achieved gold sales, in only its first week in the charts.| Country | Certification | Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Gold | 35,000+ |
Personnel
- T.Jay - electric guitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
, B3 organ, synth, backing vocals, drum programming, tom-tom drum, guitar - Mark Costa - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Mick Skelton - drums and percussion
- David Pritchard-Blunt - piano
- Andrew Bickers - saxophoneSaxophoneThe saxophone is a conical-bore transposing musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. The saxophone was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1846...
- Anthony Kable - tromboneTromboneThe trombone is a musical instrument in the brass family. Like all brass instruments, sound is produced when the player’s vibrating lips cause the air column inside the instrument to vibrate...
- Stewart Kirwan - trumpetTrumpetThe trumpet is the musical instrument with the highest register in the brass family. Trumpets are among the oldest musical instruments, dating back to at least 1500 BCE. They are played by blowing air through closed lips, producing a "buzzing" sound which starts a standing wave vibration in the air...
- Mark Read - horn arrangement
- Wes CarrWes CarrWes Carr is an Australian singer-songwriter. He released his first studio album Simple Sum independently in 2008 shortly before entering Australian Idol. In November 2008 he was announced as the winner of the sixth season of Australian Idol...
- vocals, backing vocals, piano, acoustic guitarAcoustic guitarAn acoustic guitar is a guitar that uses only an acoustic sound board. The air in this cavity resonates with the vibrational modes of the string and at low frequencies, which depend on the size of the box, the chamber acts like a Helmholtz resonator, increasing or decreasing the volume of the sound...
, Wurlitzer, organ, keyboardKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments... - Carmen Smith - backing vocals
- Carl Dimataga - electric guitar, acoustic guitar
- The MOB - backing vocals
- Adam Argyle - acoustic guitar
- Rex Goh - electric Guitar, lide guitar, acoustic guitar
- Martin Eden - programming
- Bryon Jones - bass guitar
- Stuart Roslyn - strings
- Nathan Cavaleri - guitar, bass guitar, programming
- Trent Williamson - harmonicaHarmonicaThe harmonica, also called harp, French harp, blues harp, and mouth organ, is a free reed wind instrument used primarily in blues and American folk music, jazz, country, and rock and roll. It is played by blowing air into it or drawing air out by placing lips over individual holes or multiple holes...
- Spencer Jones - backing vocals
- Simon Rudston-Brown - backing vocals
- Gerard Masters - backing vocals
- Daniel Clinch - pro tools
- Braddon Williams - engineer
- James Griffiths - engineer
- Ganesh Singaram - engineer
- Brian Paturalski - mixing
- Martin Pullan - mastering
- Angelo Kehagias - photography
- Debaser - artwork
Release history
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Australia Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area... |
20 March 2009 | Sony BMG | CD Compact Disc The Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,... , digital download Music download A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment... |
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