Artist Teddy Thompson Producer David Kahne Label Decca Records | Release date 7 February 2011 Genre Rock | |
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Released 7 February 2011 (2011-02-07) Recorded New York City, New York Similar A Piece of What You Need, Separate Ways, Upfront & Down Low, Little Windows, Teddy Thompson | ||
Bella is the fifth studio album by singer-songwriter Teddy Thompson, released through the record labels Decca and Verve Forecast in February 2011. Produced by David Kahne, the album features members of Thompson's touring band Ethan Eubanks on drums, Jeff Hill on bass and Daniel Mintseris on keyboards.
Contents
Songs
The album's opening track, "Looking for a Girl", has a twelve-bar blues structure and has been complimented for its "strong beat and catchy melodies".
Tour
During January and February 2011, Thompson toured throughout the United Kingdom.
Critical reception
Hannah Spencer's review for Contactmusic.com was positive, complimenting Thompson's "great vocal flexibility" and ability to put together a "solid and inoffensive collection of honest-lyriced tunes". On the review site Metacritic, as of 21 February 2011, the album had a score of 71 which indicates Generally Favorable reviews. Allmusic rated the album four out of five stars.
Track listing
- "Looking for a Girl" – 3:23
- "Delilah" – 3:28
- "I Feel" – 3:25
- "Over and Over" – 4:10
- "Take Me Back Again" – 4:14
- "Tell Me What You Want" – 3:26
- "Home" – 4:06
- "The Next One" – 3:48
- "Take Care of Yourself" – 3:17
- "The One I Can't Have" – 2:47
- "Gotta Have Someone" – 3:21
Songs
1Looking for a Girl3:25
2Delilah3:30
3I Feel3:27