Maps of Music
On Earth, and in Heaven (2021)
Where the lyrics of On Earth, and in Heaven take you, and where it was really made.
Several songs on this album were written about two men who had died: Thicke's father, Alan Thicke, and Andre Harrell.
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Conway Studios, a recording site for the album (2021)
Recording site Conway Recording Studios — Conway Studios is credited as a place where this album was recorded. It is also credited for mixing. The map point uses the building coordinates. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Glenwood Place Studios, a recording site for the album (2021)
Recording site The Enterprise (Burbank) — Glenwood Place Studios is credited as a place where this album was recorded. Only the city-level location is available, so the point shows the city center. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Eastwest Studios, a recording site for the album (2021)
Recording site EastWest Studios — Eastwest Studios is credited as a place where this album was recorded. The map point uses the building coordinates. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Album story
Overview
- Eighth studio album by American singer Robin Thicke
- Released February 12, 2021 on Lucky Music and Empire
- Copyright credited as 2021 Lucky Music / Empire
- First full-length album in six years, following 2014's Paula
Background
- Thicke announced the upcoming release on January 4, 2021
- Includes songs Thicke wrote about his father, Alan Thicke, who died in 2016
- Also includes songs about Andre Harrell, who died in 2020
- Thicke's earlier single "That's What Love Can Do" is part of the album's run-up
Recording
- Credited recording studios: Fuegoland, Pashaaso Studios, Henson Recording Studios, Conway Studios, Glenwood Place Studios, Woolly Mammoth Studios, Eastwest Studios
- Mixed at Conway Studios and at Mick's Room in Woodland Hills, CA
- Mastered by David Kutch at The Mastering Palace in New York City, assisted by Keven Peterson
- "That's What Love Can Do" was mastered by Michelle Mancini at Demifugue Mastering in Los Angeles
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · www.discogs.com
Tracklist
| 1 | Lucky Star | 3:03 |
| 2 | Hola | 2:53 |
| 3 | Lola Mia | 3:46 |
| 4 | Gorgeous | 0:26 |
| 5 | The Things You Do to Me | 3:17 |
| 6 | Out of My Mind | 3:10 |
| 7 | Beautiful | 4:11 |
| 8 | Look Easy | 3:10 |
| 9 | Take Me Higher | 4:04 |
| 10 | Forever Mine | 3:05 |
| 11 | That's What Love Can Do | 4:17 |
Sources: musicbrainz.org
Artist
Formation
- Robin Alan Thicke, born March 10, 1977 in Los Angeles, California, is an American singer, songwriter and record producer.
- Son of actress Gloria Loring and actor Alan Thicke.
- Began career as a songwriter and producer for other artists before releasing his own music; signed with Interscope Records at age 16.
Career
- Debut album A Beautiful World (2002) was commercially unsuccessful.
- Signed with Pharrell Williams' Star Trak Entertainment in 2005; The Evolution of Robin Thicke (2006) peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 and spawned the hit "Lost Without U".
- Later albums include Something Else (2008), Sex Therapy: The Session (2009), Love After War (2011), and Blurred Lines (2013).
- "Blurred Lines" (2013) topped the Billboard Hot 100 and remains among the best-selling singles of all time.
- Has been a panelist on The Masked Singer since 2019.
Members
- Solo artist; recorded under his surname Thicke until 2005.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Reception
At release
- Released February 12, 2021 on Lucky Music and Empire
- Discogs lists a Clear Gatefold release
- Discogs notes the release as Made In Canada
- Runouts on sides A and B are etched
- Mastered by David Kutch at The Mastering Palace, assisted by Keven Peterson
- "That's What Love Can Do" mastered by Michelle Mancini at Demifugue Mastering
- Thicke's first full-length album in six years at release
- Follows Paula from 2014
Records
- The single "That's What Love Can Do" reached number 1 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart in 2019
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · www.discogs.com
Trivia
- Thicke wrote songs on the album about his father, Alan Thicke, who died in 2016
- The album also includes a song about Andre Harrell, who died in 2020
- Thicke announced the album on January 4, 2021, six years after his previous full-length album
- Discogs notes that the runouts on sides A and B are etched
- The single "That's What Love Can Do" was mastered separately from the rest of the album
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · www.discogs.com
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