London with the Lights On is the debut studio album by English girl group Stooshe. It was originally set for release on 25 June 2012 under the name of Swings and Roundabouts, but was held back twice; under the new self-titled name and was name changed and released on 27 May 2013.
"Love Me" was released on 4 March 2012 as the album's lead single, peaking at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart. "Black Heart" was released as the second single on 15 June 2012 and became the group's highest-charting single to date, peaking at number 3. The third single from the album was initially intended to be "Waterfalls", a cover of the TLC song, which was released on 11 November 2012; however, Stooshe later revealed that it would not make the cut for the final track list and that they were disowning it. "Slip" was released as the album's third single on 12 May 2013, peaking at number 12.
Stooshe's début album was announced around the time of the release of the first single, "Love Me". It was initially titled Swings and Roundabouts and a release date was set for 25 June 2012. However, Stooshe later announced the album would be self-titled and would be released on 26 November 2012. On 15 November, Robert Copsey from Digital Spy reported that the album's release would be delayed until March 2013.[4] A statement from the group explained "Following a late rush of creativity which has seen them write some of the best songs of their career, Stooshe have decided to delay the release of their début album until March 2013 so they have time to record these songs for inclusion on the album."[4] Stooshe added that they would be going back to the studio soon to record the new songs.[4]
Copsey later confirmed that the album would be released on 27 May 2013.[5] The band revealed that they delayed the release of the album to undo their record label's interference. Anderson stated "It was down to us that our album didn't come out months ago," said Anderson. "It was ready to go, but we was listening to it and realised the label had changed a few mixes, a few structures and even taken off a few songs. We made this album before we got signed so it was important for us to still have control."[6] The band also added that their third single, "Waterfalls", would not appear on the album and that they were disowning it.[6] On 5 April, Sam Hine from Popjustice reported that Stooshe had renamed their album London with the Lights On.[7]
Caroline Sullivan from The Guardian gave London with the Lights On four out of five stars and commented "Listening to the album is akin to eavesdropping on a conversation between funny, trash-talking women who happen to sing like a trio of Beyoncés: it's a noisy, highly entertaining 50 minutes."[13] Stephen Unwin, writing for the Daily Express, said "It feels like we've been waiting a long time for this first album and in no way does it disappoint. A little En Vogue here, a lot of Salt-n-Pepa there, it is a witty, confident, exceptional debut."[11]The Independent's Simon Price also received the album well, saying "The south London trio's effortlessly assured debut combines classic 1960s soul, streetparty reggae, upfront electro-pop, cackling Night Bus backchat and shameless sexual innuendo. And there is nothing not to love about it."[14] However, Price's colleague Andy Gill gave the album one star, explaining that London with the Lights On "is pretty thin fare" and that the majority of songs collapse "under the weight of excess sass."[15]
Singlesedit
"Love Me", featuring US rapper Travie McCoy, was released as the lead single from the album on 4 March 2012, peaking at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart. The accompanying music video was released on 16 January 2012.
"Black Heart", the album's second single, was released on 17 June 2012. The song peaked at number 3, becoming Stooshe's highest-charting single to date.[20]
"Slip" was released as the third single on 12 May 2013. The song peaked at number 12 in the UK.[21]
"My Man Music" was released as the fourth single on 28 July 2013. The music video was filmed in the week beginning 10 June and released on 20 June.[22]
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^Copsey, Robert (18 March 2013). "Stooshe confirm new single 'Slip', album release dates". Digital Spy. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
^ abArmitage, Hugh (3 April 2013). "Stooshe disown 'Waterfalls': 'We're pretending it didn't happen'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
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^ abUnwin, Stephen (24 May 2013). "CD Review: Stooshe – London with the Lights On". Daily Express. Northern & Shell. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
^Copsey, Robert (24 May 2013). "Stooshe: 'London with the Lights On' – Album review". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
^ abSullivan, Caroline (23 May 2013). "Stooshe: London with the Lights On – review". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
^ abPrice, Simon (25 May 2013). "Album: Stooshe, London with the Lights On (Warner)". The Independent. Independent Print Limited. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
^ abGill, Andy (24 May 2013). "Album review: Stooshe, London with the Lights On (Warner Brothers)". The Independent. Independent Print Limited. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
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^"Radio 1 – Chart – The Official UK Top 40 Singles Chart". BBC. 24 June 2012. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
^Miller, Adam (7 May 2013). . Entertainmentwise. Giant Digital. Archived from the original on 8 May 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
^Rigby, Sam (4 June 2013). "Stooshe confirm new single 'My Man Music'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
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^"London With the Lights On (Deluxe)". iTunes Store United Kingdom. Apple Inc. 23 November 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
^"Stooshe | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
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London with the Lights On is the debut studio album by English girl group Stooshe It was originally set for release on 25 June 2012 under the name of Swings and Roundabouts but was held back twice under the new self titled name and was name changed and released on 27 May 2013 London with the Lights OnStudio album by StoosheReleased27 May 2013Recorded2010 13GenreR amp B 1 2 hip hop soul 3 LabelWarner UKProducerFuture Cut Chris Braide Scotty Granger Mo BrandisSingles from London with the Lights On Love Me Released 4 March 2012 Black Heart Released 15 June 2012 Slip Released 12 May 2013 My Man Music Released 28 July 2013 Love Me was released on 4 March 2012 as the album s lead single peaking at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart Black Heart was released as the second single on 15 June 2012 and became the group s highest charting single to date peaking at number 3 The third single from the album was initially intended to be Waterfalls a cover of the TLC song which was released on 11 November 2012 however Stooshe later revealed that it would not make the cut for the final track list and that they were disowning it Slip was released as the album s third single on 12 May 2013 peaking at number 12 Contents 1 Background 2 Reception 3 Singles 4 Track listing 5 Charts 6 Release history 7 ReferencesBackground editStooshe s debut album was announced around the time of the release of the first single Love Me It was initially titled Swings and Roundabouts and a release date was set for 25 June 2012 However Stooshe later announced the album would be self titled and would be released on 26 November 2012 On 15 November Robert Copsey from Digital Spy reported that the album s release would be delayed until March 2013 4 A statement from the group explained Following a late rush of creativity which has seen them write some of the best songs of their career Stooshe have decided to delay the release of their debut album until March 2013 so they have time to record these songs for inclusion on the album 4 Stooshe added that they would be going back to the studio soon to record the new songs 4 Copsey later confirmed that the album would be released on 27 May 2013 5 The band revealed that they delayed the release of the album to undo their record label s interference Anderson stated It was down to us that our album didn t come out months ago said Anderson It was ready to go but we was listening to it and realised the label had changed a few mixes a few structures and even taken off a few songs We made this album before we got signed so it was important for us to still have control 6 The band also added that their third single Waterfalls would not appear on the album and that they were disowning it 6 On 5 April Sam Hine from Popjustice reported that Stooshe had renamed their album London with the Lights On 7 Reception editProfessional ratingsAggregate scoresSourceRatingMetacritic60 100 8 Review scoresSourceRating4music nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 9 BG News B 10 Daily Express nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 11 Digital Spy nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 12 The Guardian nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 13 The Independent nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 14 nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 15 Irish Independent nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 16 musicOMH nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 17 No Ripcord nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 18 Time Out London nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 19 Caroline Sullivan from The Guardian gave London with the Lights On four out of five stars and commented Listening to the album is akin to eavesdropping on a conversation between funny trash talking women who happen to sing like a trio of Beyonces it s a noisy highly entertaining 50 minutes 13 Stephen Unwin writing for the Daily Express said It feels like we ve been waiting a long time for this first album and in no way does it disappoint A little En Vogue here a lot of Salt n Pepa there it is a witty confident exceptional debut 11 The Independent s Simon Price also received the album well saying The south London trio s effortlessly assured debut combines classic 1960s soul streetparty reggae upfront electro pop cackling Night Bus backchat and shameless sexual innuendo And there is nothing not to love about it 14 However Price s colleague Andy Gill gave the album one star explaining that London with the Lights On is pretty thin fare and that the majority of songs collapse under the weight of excess sass 15 Singles edit Love Me featuring US rapper Travie McCoy was released as the lead single from the album on 4 March 2012 peaking at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart The accompanying music video was released on 16 January 2012 Black Heart the album s second single was released on 17 June 2012 The song peaked at number 3 becoming Stooshe s highest charting single to date 20 Slip was released as the third single on 12 May 2013 The song peaked at number 12 in the UK 21 My Man Music was released as the fourth single on 28 July 2013 The music video was filmed in the week beginning 10 June and released on 20 June 22 Track listing editTrack listing confirmed by iTunes 23 No TitleWriter s Producer s Length1 Slip Jo Perry Mo Brandis Iyiola Babalola Darren LewisFuture Cut3 452 Love Me featuring Travie McCoy Jo Perry Courtney Rumbold Travie McCoy Babalola D LewisFuture Cut3 053 Black Heart Jo Perry Shaznay Lewis Babalola D LewisFuture Cut3 284 Jimmy Jo Perry Lindy Robbins Babalola D LewisFuture Cut3 425 My Man Music Perry Buggs Rumbold Diana Barrand Babalola D LewisFuture Cut3 326 Kiss Chase Perry Ed Drewett Babalola D LewisFuture Cut3 187 Round 2 Perry Mo Brandis Babalola D LewisFuture Cut3 578 Hoochi Mumma Perry Rumbold Barrand Babalola D LewisFuture Cut3 399 Your Own Kind of Beautiful Perry Chris Braide RobbinsFuture Cut3 3710 Put the Kettle On Jo Perry Mo Brandis David Landers Tom Maine Harry TarltonTom Dick amp Harry Productions Future Cut4 0111 Perfectly Wrong Perry Braide Inara GeorgeFuture Cut3 4212 See Me Like This Perry Anderson Buggs Rumbold Babalola D Lewis Jack McManus Andrea Martin Blair MacKichanFuture Cut3 2913 Fly Again Perry Brandis Gavin HolliganPerry Brandis Holligan4 1414 Turning Me On Perry Brandis Thom Bell Obi Ebele Ben Ebele Linda EpsteinFuture Cut3 18 Deluxe edition bonus tracks 24 No TitleWriter s Producer s Length15 Ain t No Other Me Perry Scotty Granger Brian Judah Leon Thomas Roahn HyltonFuture Cut3 0316 Inbred City Perry Babalola D LewisFuture Cut3 4117 Shame Perry Babalola D LewisFuture Cut3 0318 Whatta Man Cheryl James Hurby Azor David CrawfordAzor4 2819 Here Comes the Hotstepper Chris Kenner Dennis Lambert Brian Potter Salaam Remi Ini KamozeRemi3 3720 Out takes Future CutFuture Cut2 39Charts editChart 2013 PeakpositionIrish Albums IRMA 25 30Scottish Albums OCC 26 9UK Albums OCC 27 8Release history editRegion Date Format LabelUnited Kingdom 27 May 2013 CD digital download Warner UKReferences edit London with the Lights On Deluxe Stooshe iTunes Store 23 December 2012 Retrieved 14 November 2014 Review Stooshe London with the Lights On 4music com 26 May 2013 Archived from the original on 14 December 2013 Retrieved 14 August 2014 London With the Lights On iTunes Store 23 December 2012 Retrieved 14 November 2014 a b c Copsey Robert 15 November 2012 Stooshe delay debut album until May 2013 Digital Spy Retrieved 15 November 2012 Copsey Robert 18 March 2013 Stooshe confirm new single Slip album release dates Digital Spy Retrieved 18 March 2013 a b Armitage Hugh 3 April 2013 Stooshe disown Waterfalls We re pretending it didn t happen Digital Spy Retrieved 5 April 2013 Stooshe have renamed their debut album London with the Lights On Popjustice 5 April 2013 Retrieved 6 April 2013 London with the Lights On Metacritic Retrieved 10 January 2014 Banin Nicol 26 May 2013 News Stooshe London with the Lights on album review 4music Archived from the original on 14 December 2013 Retrieved 10 January 2014 Keilholz Jonathan 29 May 2013 Album Review London With the Lights On Deluxe Edition BG Music Retrieved 10 January 2014 a b Unwin Stephen 24 May 2013 CD Review Stooshe London with the Lights On Daily Express Northern amp Shell Retrieved 25 May 2013 Copsey Robert 24 May 2013 Stooshe London with the Lights On Album review Digital Spy Retrieved 10 January 2014 a b Sullivan Caroline 23 May 2013 Stooshe London with the Lights On review The Guardian Retrieved 25 May 2013 a b Price Simon 25 May 2013 Album Stooshe London with the Lights On Warner The Independent Independent Print Limited Retrieved 25 May 2013 a b Gill Andy 24 May 2013 Album review Stooshe London with the Lights On Warner Brothers The Independent Independent Print Limited Retrieved 25 May 2013 Meagher John 24 May 2013 Album Review Stooshe London with the Lights On The Independent Retrieved 10 January 2014 Chown Jack 28 May 2013 Stooshe London with the Lights On musicOMH Retrieved 10 January 2014 Rivers Joe 28 May 2013 Stooshe London with the Lights On No Ripcord Retrieved 10 January 2014 Duggins Alexi 24 May 2013 Stooshe London with the Lights On album review Time Out London Retrieved 10 January 2014 Radio 1 Chart The Official UK Top 40 Singles Chart BBC 24 June 2012 Retrieved 29 June 2012 Miller Adam 7 May 2013 She Made Us Wait in the Cold Stooshe Slam Nicki Minaj s Diva Rules On Tour Entertainmentwise Giant Digital Archived from the original on 8 May 2013 Retrieved 7 May 2013 Rigby Sam 4 June 2013 Stooshe confirm new single My Man Music Digital Spy Retrieved 4 June 2013 London With the Lights On iTunes Store 23 November 2012 Retrieved 26 April 2013 London With the Lights On Deluxe iTunes Store United Kingdom Apple Inc 23 November 2012 Retrieved 26 April 2013 GFK Chart Track Albums Week 22 2013 Chart Track IRMA Retrieved 31 May 2013 Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100 Official Charts Company Retrieved 9 June 2013 Stooshe Artist Official Charts UK Albums Chart Retrieved 2 June 2013 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title London with the Lights On amp oldid 1168877568, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
