Wreck of the Day is the debut album

Album

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 by singer-songwriter

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 Anna Nalick

Anna Nalick

Anna Christine Nalick is an American singer-songwriter. Her debut album, Wreck of the Day, featuring her first radio hit, "Breathe ", was released on April 19, 2005. Nalick left her label under Sony in 2009 after a falling-out surrounding the release of her second album...

, first released in the United States

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 on April 19, 2005 by Columbia Records

Columbia Records

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. It was produced by ex-Blind Melon

Blind Melon

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 members Brad Smith and Christopher Thorn at their own Studio Wishbone.

In 2006, an expanded version of the album was released to stores. This expanded version included a rearranged version of the title track, three added demo songs, and new cover art. As of August 2, 2006, the album has sold 623,668 copies.

Critical reception

The album was generally well received by music critics, earning a 3/5 star rating from Rolling Stone

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Chart performance

Wreck of the Day debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200

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. The album charted for 27 weeks and was certified Gold

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 by the RIAA

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 on September 9, 2005. The album recharted for two weeks in March 2006 though and then again for three weeks in July and August, bringing its chart run to 33 weeks.

Track listing

1. "Breathe (2 AM)
   Breathe (2 AM)
   "Breathe " is a 2005 single from singer-songwriter Anna Nalick. The single was re-released in 2006 and charted at #45 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #4 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks in the United States, as well as #79 on the Australian singles charts. Breathe has been certified Gold by RIAA...
   
   " – 4:39
2. "Citadel" – 2:46
3. "Paper Bag" – 3:27
4. "Wreck of the Day" – 4:05
5. "Satellite" – 3:57
6. "Forever Love (Digame)" – 3:19
7. "In The Rough
   In the Rough
   "In the Rough" is a 2005 single from singer-songwriter Anna Nalick. The song was first released on her debut album, Wreck of the Day. The single did not make as big of an impact as her previous single, "Breathe ".- Performances :...
   
   " – 4:02
8. "In My Head" – 4:04
9. "Bleed" – 3:57
10. "Catalyst" – 3:34
11. "Consider This" – 3:34

2006 Re-Release

12. "Wreck of the Day ('06)" – 4:11
13. "Drink Me" – 3:03
14. "Soldier" – 5:19
15. "More Than Melody" – 2:36

• All tracks written by Anna Nalick.

Bonus Tracks for Japan (on original release)

12. "Drink Me (Acoustic Version)" - 3:02
13. "Catalyst (Acoustic Version)" - 3:31

Production

• Produced & Recorded By Eric Rosse, Christopher Thorn & Bras Smith
• Mixed By Mark Endert
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• Mastered By Steve Marcussen

Personnel

• Anna Nalick: Acoustic Guitars, All Vocals
• Christopher Thorn, Stuart Mathis, Lyle Workman: Guitars
• Brad Smith: Bass & Percussion
• Zak Rae, Eric Rosse: Keyboards, Piano, Organ, Harmonium
  Harmonium
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• Joey Waronker
  Joey Waronker
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  , Matt Chamberlain: Drums
• Cello: Cameron Stone
• String Arrangements: Eric Rosse & Cameron Stone