Lee Ryan (album)

Lee Ryan
Studio album by Lee Ryan
Released 1 August 2005
Recorded 2004-2005 (Los Angeles, United States)
Genre Pop, pop rock
Length 43:40
Label Brightside, Sony BMG
Producer Ash Howes, Martin Harrington, Cutfather & Joe, Remee, Steve Mac, Lee Ryan, Hugh Goldsmith (exec.)
Italian cover
Singles from Lee Ryan
  1. "Army of Lovers"
    Released: 18 July 2005
  2. "Turn Your Car Around"
    Released: 10 October 2005
  3. "When I Think of You"
    Released: 30 January 2006
  4. "Real Love"
    Released: 7 April 2006
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Lee Ryan is the debut and only solo studio album to be released by Blue band-member and singer, Lee Ryan.

Background

Ryan revealed on ITV2 documentary The Big Reunion that soon after the break-up of Blue, he was approached by record executives to pursue a solo career.[1] Shortly after, Ryan hooked up with producer Hugh Goldsmith to help him produce and write his debut album. Ryan released his debut single, "Army of Lovers", on July 18, 2005. It debuted at #3 on the UK Singles Chart, and also peaked at #1 in Italy. The album itself was released on August 1, 2005, to mixed reviews from critics and fans alike. The album peaked at #6 on the UK Albums Chart, and also managed to reach #3 in Italy. Shortly after, Ryan released his second single, "Turn Your Car Around", which was also moderately successful. January 2006 saw the release of the album's third single, "When I Think of You", which peaked at #15 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Ryan's last release from the album in the United Kingdom.

The album's fourth single, "Real Love", was not released in the United Kingdom due to poor sales of the album and its former singles, however, the song was released across Europe, and used as the theme to the film Ice Age: The Meltdown, leading to Ryan securing a vocal role in the British version of the film.[2] The song was heavily remixed for its release as a single. Dolce & Gabbana later signed Ryan up to be the face of their new line of clothing in the United Kingdom, leading to a slight resurgence in sales of the album.

Singles

Track listing

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Army of Lovers"  Nigel HoyleAsh Howes, Martin Harrington 2:58
2. "Turn Your Car Around"  Ben NovakHowes, Harrington 3:32
3. "When I Think of You"  Alan Gowdy, Bill Biddle, Lynn Sylvers, Mike HamiltonHowes, Harrington 3:14
4. "Real Love"  John Reid, Joe Belmatti, Mich Hansen, RemeeCutfather & Joe, Howes, Harrington, Remee[a] 3:15
5. "Parking"  Steve Mac, Wayne HectorMac 3:37
6. "Wish the Whole World Knew"  Howes, Lee Ryan, Harrington, HectorHowes, Harrington 4:09
7. "Close to You"  Ryan, HoyleHowes, Harrington 3:26
8. "Miss My Everything"  Ryan, Robert Taylor, Shaffer SmithHowes, Harrington 2:48
9. "Daydreamer"  Ryan, HoyleHowes, Harrington 3:17
10. "Jump"  Howes, Ryan, Harrington, HectorHowes, Harrington 3:40
11. "How Do I?"  Howes, Ryan, Harrington, HectorHowes, Harrington 4:15
12. "In the Morning"  Ryan, SmithHowes, Harrington, Ryan[a] 3:21
Notes[6]

Charts

Chart (2005) Peak
position
Sales Certification
Belgian Albums Chart (Flanders) 68
French Albums Chart 115
German Albums Chart 79
Irish Albums Chart 42
Italian Albums Chart 3 60,000 Gold
Japanese Albums Chart[7] 40
Swiss Albums Chart 61
UK Albums Chart 6 60,000 Silver[8]

References

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