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Whatever We Wanna (2006)
Where the lyrics of Whatever We Wanna take you, and where it was really made.
The album was meant for a US release, but that release was pulled when a single from her previous album, This Woman, took off; the record then came out only in Europe, Taiwan and Brazil.
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Capitol Studios, Hollywood (2006)
Recording site Capitol Studios — Capitol Studios in Hollywood is listed among the recording locations in the album credits. The point marks the building itself. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Blackbird Studio, Nashville (2006)
Recording site Nashville — Blackbird Studio is listed as a recording location in the album credits. The point is at the city centre of Nashville, not at the studio building. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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O'Henry Sound Studios, Burbank (2006)
Recording site The Enterprise (Burbank) — O'Henry Sound Studios is listed as a recording location in the album credits. The point is at the city centre of Burbank, not at the studio building. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Album story
Overview
- Whatever We Wanna: tenth studio album by American singer LeAnn Rimes
- Released June 2006
- Sound has a more rock-oriented feel than her previous work
- Released and promoted exclusively in Europe, Taiwan and Brazil
- Taiwanese edition issued in a double jewel case inside a slipcase
- Deluxe edition with three bonus remixes released in the US on September 10, 2021, fifteen years after the original
Background
- Originally slated for US release, and briefly appeared in the US iTunes store
- US release pulled because of the success of the single 'Something's Gotta Give' from This Woman
- That single peaked at number 2 on Billboard's Top Country Songs
- The single's success increased sales of This Woman
- Three singles released from the album
- 'And It Feels Like' released as lead single on May 5, 2006
- 'Strong' released in Germany on June 23, 2006
- 'Everybody's Someone', a duet with Brian McFadden, released on September 25, 2006
Recording
- Dann Huff produced tracks 1-4 and 6-15
- Gregg Pagani produced track 5
- Additional production by Jeremy Wheatley, Charlie Judge, Christopher Neil and Martin Sutton
- Mixed by Jeremy Wheatley at Twenty One Studios, London
- Mastered by Dick Beetham at 360 Mastering, London
- Recording credits list Capitol Studios, Vine St. Studios, Blackbird Studio, Emerald Entertainment, Quad Studios, Charlie's Place in Nashville and O'Henry Sound Studios
Cover
- Sleeve design by James Cokell
- Photography by Mark Liddell
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · www.discogs.com
Artist
Early life
- Born August 28, 1982 in Jackson, Mississippi; raised in Garland, Texas.
- Began in musical theatre and local talent shows; appeared on Star Search and Johnnie High's Country Music Revue.
- Released independent albums Everybody's Sweetheart (1991) and All That (1994).
Career
- Signed with Curb Records in 1996; the single "Blue" reached the top 10 on Billboard Hot Country Songs.
- Blue (1996) won Grammys for Best New Artist and Best Female Country Vocal Performance, the youngest winner of both.
- "How Do I Live" (1997) became one of the best-selling singles of the 1990s.
- Has placed more than 40 singles on international charts and sold more than 48 million records worldwide.
- Acted in films and television, and coached on The Voice Australia and The Voice UK in 2024.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Reception
At release
- AllMusic critic Sharon Mawer described the album as a shift in Rimes's sound away from traditional country toward R&B and adult-oriented rock crossover
- Mawer compared the approach to the success of artists such as Shania Twain and Faith Hill
- Mawer noted that 'Satisfied' and the title song embraced a stronger rock influence
- Mawer noted that ballads 'Strong', 'This Life' and 'For the First Time' returned to Rimes's country-influenced style
- Mawer highlighted the album's mix of crossover ambition and emotional balladry
Records
- The US release was originally planned but pulled
- The reason given was the success of 'Something's Gotta Give' from This Woman
- That success led to an increase in sales of This Woman
- The album was released and promoted only in Europe, Taiwan and Brazil
- The single 'Something's Gotta Give' peaked at number 2 on Billboard's Top Country Songs
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Trivia
- The album was originally slated for US release and even appeared briefly in the US iTunes store before the release was pulled.
- The US release was pulled because of the success of 'Something's Gotta Give' from her earlier album This Woman.
- The Taiwanese edition was issued in a double jewel case inside a slipcase with Taiwanese print, and includes a Taiwanese printed lyric booklet.
- The album was marked 'Made In Taiwan' on its credits.
- The deluxe edition with three bonus remixes came out in the US fifteen years after the original release.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · www.discogs.com
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