Unmasked (Ira Losco album)
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Ira Losco
's first unplugged album (her fourth release) is Unmasked: the unplugged album. This album, which was recorded in 2006 and produced by Howard Keith (at Jagged House), was released on 6 December 2006. Unmasked includes various unplugged renditions of her previous hit songs. unique arrangements of some 80s classics, and some original new material.
's supporting tour in Germany. The producer of the album, Howard Keith, said "Whilst touring her electric set in Germany Ira Losco had an opportunity of also doing 4 unplugged shows with Katie Melua
who is now a multi platinum respected artist. The experience was very positive, and her set was so well received, that I thought it would be a great idea to record an unplugged album. I ran this thought by Ira, who loved the idea and we started working on it. The result speaks in volumes..."
Talking about the album, Ira Losco
said that "The whole concept was to allow the instruments and voice top take prominence in this record." "I wanted to really explore my voice and its different tones." "Lyrically I wanted to expose my true emotions.. vulnerability is truly beautiful through music"
's previous songs, including those for the hit singles Love Me Or Hate Me, Accident Prone, and Driving One Of Your Cars.
The unplugged album also features unplugged cover versions of some 80s classics, mentioning Cyndi Lauper
's "Time After Time
", Soft Cell
's "Bedsitter", and The Cure
's "Love Song".
Two original songs are found in this album, which were both released as singles.
The first one was "Winter Day". The single received positive reviews, and was a hit in the local radio airplay charts.
The second single from Unmasked was "Arms of the Ones... ...", released in March 2007. "The songs speaks of the injustives in the world especially in times of war. It is an appeal and a wake-up call to those who by their actions and decisions cause conflicts over and over and thus affecting the lives of innocent people and children. Ira Losco
claims to have been inspired to write the song after recently being in contact with War Child International, whom she is now supporting.".
Ira Losco
Ira Losco is a singer and was on born 31 July 1981 in Sliema, Malta.With a string of number 1 singles and albums, Ira Losco is one of the best selling artists in Malta.-Tiara:...
's first unplugged album (her fourth release) is Unmasked: the unplugged album. This album, which was recorded in 2006 and produced by Howard Keith (at Jagged House), was released on 6 December 2006. Unmasked includes various unplugged renditions of her previous hit songs. unique arrangements of some 80s classics, and some original new material.
Concept & Idea
The idea for such an unplugged album was born after Ira LoscoIra Losco
Ira Losco is a singer and was on born 31 July 1981 in Sliema, Malta.With a string of number 1 singles and albums, Ira Losco is one of the best selling artists in Malta.-Tiara:...
's supporting tour in Germany. The producer of the album, Howard Keith, said "Whilst touring her electric set in Germany Ira Losco had an opportunity of also doing 4 unplugged shows with Katie Melua
Katie Melua
Ketevan "Katie" Melua is a British-Georgian singer, songwriter and musician. She moved to Northern Ireland at the age of eight and then to England at fourteen. Melua is signed to the small Dramatico record label, under the management of composer Mike Batt, and made her musical debut in 2003...
who is now a multi platinum respected artist. The experience was very positive, and her set was so well received, that I thought it would be a great idea to record an unplugged album. I ran this thought by Ira, who loved the idea and we started working on it. The result speaks in volumes..."
Talking about the album, Ira Losco
Ira Losco
Ira Losco is a singer and was on born 31 July 1981 in Sliema, Malta.With a string of number 1 singles and albums, Ira Losco is one of the best selling artists in Malta.-Tiara:...
said that "The whole concept was to allow the instruments and voice top take prominence in this record." "I wanted to really explore my voice and its different tones." "Lyrically I wanted to expose my true emotions.. vulnerability is truly beautiful through music"
Songs
Unmasked includes a special unplugged arrangements for some of Ira LoscoIra Losco
Ira Losco is a singer and was on born 31 July 1981 in Sliema, Malta.With a string of number 1 singles and albums, Ira Losco is one of the best selling artists in Malta.-Tiara:...
's previous songs, including those for the hit singles Love Me Or Hate Me, Accident Prone, and Driving One Of Your Cars.
The unplugged album also features unplugged cover versions of some 80s classics, mentioning Cyndi Lauper
Cyndi Lauper
Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper is an American singer, songwriter, actress and LGBT rights activist. She achieved success in the mid-1980s with the release of the album She's So Unusual and became the first female singer to have four top-five singles released from one album...
's "Time After Time
Time after Time (Cyndi Lauper song)
"Time After Time" is a song by American singer Cyndi Lauper, released as the second single from her album She's So Unusual. It reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart on June 9, 1984, and remained there for two weeks...
", Soft Cell
Soft Cell
Soft Cell are an English synthpop duo who came to prominence in the early 1980s. They consist of vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball. The duo is most widely known for their 1981 worldwide hit version of "Tainted Love" and platinum debut Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret...
's "Bedsitter", and The Cure
The Cure
The Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band has experienced several line-up changes, with frontman, vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter Robert Smith being the only constant member...
's "Love Song".
Two original songs are found in this album, which were both released as singles.
The first one was "Winter Day". The single received positive reviews, and was a hit in the local radio airplay charts.
The second single from Unmasked was "Arms of the Ones... ...", released in March 2007. "The songs speaks of the injustives in the world especially in times of war. It is an appeal and a wake-up call to those who by their actions and decisions cause conflicts over and over and thus affecting the lives of innocent people and children. Ira Losco
Ira Losco
Ira Losco is a singer and was on born 31 July 1981 in Sliema, Malta.With a string of number 1 singles and albums, Ira Losco is one of the best selling artists in Malta.-Tiara:...
claims to have been inspired to write the song after recently being in contact with War Child International, whom she is now supporting.".
Tracklisting
| No | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Winter Day" | 3:19 |
| 2 | "Driving One Of Your Cars" | 4:26 |
| 3 | "Time After Time" | 4:28 |
| 4 | "Love Me Or Hate Me" | 3:24 |
| 5 | "Don't Wanna Talk About It" | 4:34 |
| 6 | "Accident Prone" | 4:12 |
| 7 | "Bedsitter" | 3:28 |
| 8 | "Love Song" | 3:49 |
| 9 | "Get Out!" | 3:50 |
| 10 | "Arms Of The Ones... ..." | 3:22 |
Charts
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Malta Album Sales Chart | 1 |